Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) has numerous historical programs for those interested this fall. The programs are not for credit and for further information please contact the Office of Community and Professional Education. The data below is culled from information found on the HVCC website and the semester program booklet.
A Morning With Two Local Town Historians
Sharon Zankel, the Town of Brunswick historian, will present "Pictorial Tour of Three Brunswick Historic Sites." Using photographs and historic information compiled over many years, she will explain why three of her town's historic sites – the Forest Park Cemetery, a 19th-century schoolhouse, and an 18th-century farmstead – are significant historic resources and she will describe how they serve the community today.
Next, Bobbie Reno, the East Greenbush town historian, will relate her fascinating research about a local artist: "Edmonia Lewis, An Artist of Determination and Courage." Bobbie's presentation will feature Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor of African American and Native American descent who was born in 1844 in Greenbush. She overcame race and gender discrimination to become an internationally acclaimed artist only to be "forgotten" for over 100 years since her death in 1907.
50913
$10
1 Session, WIL 113
Monday, 10/2, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Sharon Zankel and Bobbie Reno, Instructors
Understanding Your Ancestry DNA Test
If you have done a DNA test through Ancestry.com or are even thinking of doing one, you probably have many questions. Join professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty for an informative session that will guide you through the fundamentals of DNA tests. Topics covered will include DNA basics, interpreting ethnicity estimates, dealing with all those cousin matches, and incorporating the results into your genealogy research. Learn how to make the most of your test by utilizing it as another tool to discover your family history!
50822
$13
1 Session, WIL 113
Tues., 10/17, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
50823
$13
1 Session, WIL 113
Tues., 11/14, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Lisa Dougherty, Instructor
The Fight for Women's Suffrage in New York State
November 6 marks the centennial of the Constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote in New York State. This historic vote occurred three years before the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and helped pave the way to its success.
Albany was the epicenter of the suffrage battle in New York State. Suffragists and anti-suffragists lobbied the legislature in support of their positions every year from 1854 to 1917. This program will explore this historic struggle through images from both suffrage and anti-suffrage sources.
50886
$10
1 Session, WIL 113
Thurs., 11/2, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Stuart Lehman, Instructor
The Erie Canal - America's First Great Public Work
Jack Casey will discuss his historical novel, "A Land Beyond the River," which portrays New York State's rise to national preeminence as "The Empire State." Hudson Valley heiress Eleanora Van Rensselaer falls in love with a "real man" from the west, ship captain Daniel Hedges, a smuggler on Lake Erie. Soon the War of 1812 erupts and ends their affair. Only after each suffers great loss can they reconnect and join forces to assist DeWitt Clinton in realizing his vision, a 363-mile canal across New York State. Yet even as they collaborate, canal opponent Martin Van Buren employs a dark secret to blackmail Eleanora, and she must choose between her vast wealth and the man she loves. "A Land Beyond the River" was published in paperback by Bantam Books (1988), and in hardcover by Jack's imprint, Diamond Rock Publishing, Inc. (2005). He will enhance his discussion with a few canal songs.
50821
$20
1 Session, WIL 113
Mon., 10/23, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Jack Casey, Instructor
Exploring Troy's History
In this session discover the history of Troy's Oakwood Cemetery and bell manufacturing in Troy and West Troy. In the first part of his lecture, Michael Barrett will discuss Oakwood Cemetery. While it did not officially open until 1850, a number of cemetery consolidations and reburials push the historical record of deaths back to the very earliest years of the city. He will share stories of founding families, the prominent educators, industrialists and business people, military heroes and other colorful characters who helped make Troy the great city that it is.
Did you know from 1808 - 1952 over 100,000 bells were manufactured in Troy and West Troy? Listen as Michael shares information on this enduring industrial legacy that created many of our most famous American-made bells and chimes.
50912
$20
1 Session, WIL 113
Fri., 11/3, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Michael Barrett, Instructor
Ten Broeck Mansion Tour with a German Lunch
The elegant Ten Broeck Mansion was the home of two of Albany's most prominent families. It was originally built in 1798 as a Federal-style country home for merchant and Mayor Abraham Ten Broeck, who had served as a major general of the Albany militia during the Revolutionary War and distinguished himself at the Second Battle of Saratoga in 1777. Architectural details from this period include a delicate roof balustrade on the outside and a superb spiral staircase within. In 1848, the home became the residence of banker and philanthropist Thomas Worth Olcott and underwent modifications that included the addition of Greek Revival porticos to the doorways and marble mantels in the main first-floor rooms. Today the home reflects Olcott's era of occupancy and contains a collection of furnishings from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as well as some fine portraits on loan from the Albany Institute of History and Art. Also of note are the house's intact wine cellar (which was only discovered in the 1970s) and its attractive gardens. After parking at the rear of the mansion gardens, stroll the garden path to enter the mansion and have a tour followed by a hearty German lunch. Vegetarian meal options are available upon request. Course fee includes $30 materials fee.
50845
$40
1 Session, Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany, NY
Tues., 9/26, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Jean Chenette, Coordinator
Walking Tour of Troy's Historic Washington Park and Surrounding Homes, with Tea
Enjoy taking a step back in time to see and experience the genteel living of the nouveau rich of Troy's Washington Park. You will be able to see firsthand, the loving care taken to rehabilitate and update many of these one-of-a-kind homes of the emerging upper middle class of the 19th century and visit their own private park. A tea reception will be held in our last home visit on the tour.
There will be lots of walking on mostly uneven surfaces: sidewalks, grass, roads, and some home interiors with multiple flights of stairs, climbing up and down. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you will be on your feet for all of the tour. Meet in Washington Park across from the front of 195 2nd Street. Parking is along the bordering streets of Washington Park - Washington Place, Second Street, Third Street and Washington Street. Course fee includes $15 materials fee.
50322
$25
1 Session, Meet in Washington Park across from the front of 195 2nd Street
Tues., 9/26, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lea Darling, Coordinator
Historic Grant's Cottage Tour
Guide Steven Trimm will provide a tour of the historic cottage and share little-known stories about U.S. Grant. Grant Cottage is full of marvelous, unexpected and sometimes improbable - but true tales. Steve will share all of them with you. Following his program, we will depart for a tour of the college and we'll have the chance to marvel at the fall season views of the Berkshires, Catskills and Green Mountains from Promenade Point. We may even have a secret family member of Grant's with us to share more stories of the illustrious President U.S. Grant. This may be up to a 2.5-hour program and requires standing during the cottage segment of the tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress warmly. We will meet at the Grant Cottage Visitor's Center to begin our tour. Course fee includes $5 materials fee.
50326
$15
1 Session, meeting at the Grant Cottage Visitor's Center
Tues., 10/3, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lea Darling, Coordinator
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