Putnam County - Eventful Magazine

Bicentennial events
Saturday, March 10, 2012
America the Beautiful - Women and the Flag
5 PM to 7 PM at 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY
10516. The Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry
School Museum is presenting a reprise of the popular exhibition
from the private collection of Richard Saunders,
dating from the Civil War era through World War II, including
newly acquired artworks. RSVP by March 7. (845)
265-4010.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Northern Westchester St. Patrick's Day Parade
Step-off is at 2:00 PM near the intersection of Route 6
and Croton Falls Road. This year's parade is honoring our
Armed Services Veterans and the "wearing of the green"
allows for olivedrab uniforms. There are plans to have a
Bicentennial Float in the lineup.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Kent Historical Society Meeting
The first general meeting of the society will be held at
7:30 PM at the Carmel/Kent VFW Hall in Carmel.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
A Postcard History of Putnam County
Speaker Denis Castelli at the Hudson Valley Trust. Junction
of Routes 311 and 164 in Patterson.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Environmental Walk at Patriots Park
Starts at 9 AM at Patriots Park. The park is located behind
the Hudson Valley Trust building at the intersection of
Route 164 and Route 311. There will also be a Bicentennial
Tag Sale featuring items of historic interest.
Photos courtesy
of Denis Castelli
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Bicentennial Square Dance at Thunder Ridge
6 PM at Thunder Ridge, Route 22, Patterson
Sunday, June 03, 2012 - Patterson Day Celebration
Starts at 10 AM at the Patterson Baptist Church with a
special service, food, games, Cannon and Musket Demonstrations.
The Church is located at 599 Route 311 in Patterson.
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Firefighters' Parade with Bicentennial Tribute
This will be an extra special event to celebrate the 200th
Anniversary of Putnam County. An special award will be
given to the organization judged to have the best piece of
retired fire apparatus.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - THE BICENTENNIAL
This date is the actual 200th anniversary of the legislation
to create Putnam County from a portion of the lands of
Dutchess County, New York. The time capsule that was interred
50 years ago for the County's Sesquicentennial, will
be opened on this date. Mark your calendar and stay tuned
for further details.
Tuesday June 14, 2011 - Flag Day Ceremony
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brewster Elks Club, Route 22 & Milltown
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Saturday, June 16, 2012 - Historic Cemetery Tour
Starts at 9 AM at Patriots Park, located behind the Hudson
Valley Trust building at the intersection of Route 164
and Route 311. The tour ends with lunch at Thunder Ridge
with a cannon demonstration at the site of the Revolutionary
War encampment.