Hyde Park History

08/20/2024

Garden Greeters meet people from all over and share the history of the Formal Gardens at F. W. Vanderbilt National Historic Site

08/20/2024

“I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.” -Franklin Roosevelt, Acceptance Speech, Democratic National Convention, July 2, 1932

"At the Democratic Convention in Chicago, FDR faced formidable rivals, including the party’s 1928 nominee Al Smith and House Speaker John Nance Garner. In those days, Presidential nominees did not appear at party conventions. FDR defied that tradition, flew to Chicago to accept his nomination, and electrified the delegates with his call for a “New Deal.” - FDR Library

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08/18/2024

08/18/2024

Do you have a business? Meet/greet/assist visitors?
A great (and free) opportunity - - only a few days left!
Links in comments.

Guest Service Gold® Tourism Program

08/17/2024

Congratulations to The New Deal Creative Arts Center and Beatrix Farrand Garden!

The New Deal Creative Arts Center is over the moon to be receiving the Dutchess County Executive’s Art Award for Arts Organization of the Year!
Thank you, Arts Mid-Hudson - what an absolute honor!!

08/16/2024

08/16/2024

Quiz time:
Who was he? Where did he live, work, and is buried?
What is he famous for?
Anyone have anything about him or his fabulous business?
Info and answers after the weekend.

08/15/2024

Veterans Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Coming to Bowdoin Park Sept. 18-22 Dutchess County NY sent this bulletin at 08/15/2024 09:30 AM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Veterans Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Coming to Bowdoin Park Sept. 18-22Volunteers needed througho...

08/14/2024

Hyde Park has two organizations that welcome residents and businesses to beautify their land and buildings by gardening, hanging baskets, adding planters, and installing window boxes. Please consider volunteering and joining:
https://www.hydeparkvec.org/
and
https://hpgardenhabitat.weebly.com/about.html

The Hyde Park Visual Environment Committee is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to improving our community.

08/13/2024

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08/12/2024

This building was located on Albany Post Road across from Albertson St. It sat on the property which is now the Roosevelt Inn. It was used as a school until 1876 when it was given to the Fire Department. Eagle Engine Company and Active Hose Company shared the building. In 1885 an addition was built to house the newly formed Rescue Hook and Ladder Company. On May 29th 1893 the building was destroyed by a fire. The engine and hose companies where able to save their equipment, but unfortunately the ladder truck was lost.

08/12/2024

Happy Birthday, Ruth!

Happy Birthday Ruth Livingston Mills!

Ruth Mills was born into the influential Livingston family in 1855 in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1882, she married Ogden Mills and soon after inherited her childhood home, Staatsburgh. Ruth Mills applied herself energetically to the social scene and entertained frequently at her houses in Newport, New York City, and Staatsburgh. The Mills family resided in their Staatsburgh home primarily in the fall as a setting for numerous house parties and dinners hosted by Mrs. Mills. An active sportswoman, she enjoyed golf, tennis, horseback riding, and especially ice skating.

Book a tour of Staatsburgh at Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS and come wish Mrs. Mills a happy 169th birthday!

08/12/2024

A message from the Town of Hyde Park Historian, Carney Rhinevault:

Dear friends and neighbors, I will be leading a walk around downtown Hyde Park this coming Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 10am to maybe 11am or 11:30am. We will start at the Hyde Park Library, go west on Main Street, turn north on Park Place, turn east on Market Street, and then south on Albany Post Road to finish at the Historical Society Museum in the old fire station.
I will fill my narration with little known facts and maybe some gossip (only about people who are dead). The Museum was remodeled two years ago and is wonderful. The walk will be slow-paced so wheelchairs are welcome.

08/11/2024

Do you enjoy gardening, watching hummingbirds, or just want a chemical-free lawn and garden that is also lower maintenance?

08/10/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Allen McKinney, Lorraine Peet-Schultz, Deborah Davidson, Doug Depew, Mary Lou Mills, Dan Leach

08/09/2024

Formal Gardens at F. W. Vanderbilt National Historic Site garden tours and Staatsburgh State Historic Site also part of the Ramble this year.

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08/08/2024

Condolences to the family and friends of Donna. She cared so much for the Town of Hyde Park and would tolerate my questions and concerns about preserving our historic places. She was a great Town Clerk and friend.

Donna McGrogan October 19, 1955 – August 6, 2024   Donna McGrogan, 68, a lifelong Hyde Park resident, died peacefully on August 6, 2024, at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Born October 19, 1955, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of Donald and Be...

08/07/2024

“For those of you thinking of honoring a Hyde Park Hometown Hero with a banner, the round 5 banner applications with the appropriate paperwork needs to be into the Town's supervisor's office by August 10th. Any applications received after that date will be part of round 6. Depending on the fall weather round 6 may not be put up until spring of next year.
If anyone just wants to make a donation to help support the older Civil War Veterans banners can make a check out to the Town of Hyde Park Veterans Banner Program.

On behalf of the Veterans Committee thank you for your support.”

08/06/2024

https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/4408-Albany-Post-Rd-Hyde-Park-NY/32686987/

A 200-year-old Hudson Valley church is on the market and comes with some great extras like a pipe organ, antique pews and a yard filled with dead bodies.

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

Carole’s HotDogs is going on vacation. Rain or shine, will be OPEN Tuesday, August 6th, 11:30-3:30
CLOSED Wednesday
OPEN Thursday, the 8th
OPEN Friday, the 9th
Last day OPEN will be Saturday, August 10th from 11:30-3:30.
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Carole's HotDogs will be back from vacation the first Tuesday in September.
I will be looking forward to returning to my daily hot dog location (at St. Andrew's Road) and seeing all my wonderful people... with upcoming events too.

Hope to see you this week or in September. 🌭😊❤️

08/06/2024

Nice!

08/05/2024

Congratulations on growing such a diverse sunflower garden for pollinators! North Park Elementary is a certified National Wildlife Federation site and member of Hyde Park Garden Habitat

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08/05/2024

We certainly have a lot of National Historic Sites!

08/05/2024

Great article!
https://mustdothings.com/things-to-do/vanderbilt-mansion-national-historic-site-vanderbilt-riverfront-trail/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEeFLBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaqtz3qu4FSJMMVkfkMD4-7MO0r-qPCDUQX5UX1yfT6fZwJM7f8F3jI0UA_aem_PX1SFW8TPFNNEUEcg1UDrw

08/05/2024

PSA:
FREE Brazilian Bossa Nova Concert: BOREAL
Sunday, August 11 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at the Beatrix Farrand Garden.
Beatrix Farrand Garden Association

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08/05/2024

Did you know?
There is a Hackett Hill Disc Golf Course - 80 E Market St, Hyde Park

Hyde Park’s Hackett Hill is a favorite among Dutchess County disc golfers. Eighteen speedy holes provide engaging and dynamic play, and repeat visits yield new experiences. Five separate hiking trails wind their way through the course for scenic strolls. Concrete tee boxes elevate the journey from start to finish.

Two sets of tees to play as 18 Front nine par 28 Back nine par 28