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in the Town of Coeymans

The next monthly meeting of the Ravena-Coeymans Historical Society will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Village Hall, 15 Mountain Road in Ravena.  The program will feature 3 presenters speaking on Native American History & Culture in the Town of Coeymans.

Ralph Biance, Trustee and President of the Ravena-Coeymans Historical Society, will show and talk about the collection of arrowheads and stone implements that he donated to the Museum.  These Native American tools were found at Joraleman Park and other locations through out the Town of Coeymans.  The second presenter will be Lucy Margiasso who will give a brief introduction to her book “The Demise of Indian Fields”.   Our third presenter is David Cornelius, a colonial historian/genealogist.  Being almost half Indian himself (Mohawk & Mohican), he began by studying genealogy and has specialized in Native American genealogy both privately and at the Iroquois Indian Museum.  In 2006, David received a BA in Colonial and Native American Studies from Empire State College.  He is currently associated with the Schenectady County Historical Society at the Mabee Farm Historic Site.

This program is open to the community.  At the end of the program, refreshments will be served and copies of Lucy Margiasso’s book “The Demise of Indian Fields” may be purchased.
 

Historical Society held it's Open House -

The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society held their Holiday Open House on Sunday December 6, 2009 The highlight was the opening of their new exhibit “Schools in Our Community” highlighting the history of education in our area. Special displays on one room schools, the Ravena Teacher Training Center, Saint Patrick’s Catholic School, Acton Civill Polytechnic Institute and the Coeymans High School Band will be included. The exhibit was a trip down memory lane for everyone. Thank you to all that attended and supported the society.

Coeymans School District # 1, ca. 1878

When the Coeymans school district purchased the Acton Civill Academy in 1899 for use as a school, the former school located on Church Street was sold to the Whitbeck Family. The building was later used as a community hall. On New Years Day, January 1, 1933, the historic landmark was destroyed by fire. This is just one of many items on display in the new exhibit on schools.

 
 
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Upcoming Events & Speakers

All Regular Meetings are held at Ravena Village Hall, 15 Mountain Rd, Ravena NY unless otherwise stated

Sunday, February 21 2010 – 2:00 PM

Ralph Biance - "Arrowheads & Stone Implements"

Lucy Margiasso -  to introduce her book "The Demise of Indian Fields, N.Y."

David Cornelius - "History & Culture of the Mahicans in the Coeymans Area"

Sunday, March 14 2010 – 2:00 PM

Mark Stanton - "Stanton Farms 1872 to 2010

Thursday April 8 2010 - 7:00 PM –

Anthony Gambino – “By the Shores of New Baltimore: Its Shipyards and Nautical History”

Thursday May 13 2010 - 7:00 PM

Jean Bush & Kenneth Mabey - "Historic Places in Greene County"

Sunday, June 13 2010 - 1-4 PM – Annual Picnic ( location Tba )

Thursday September 8 2010 - 7:00 PM – Program – Election of Trustees

Thursday October 14 2010 - 7:00 PM – Program – To be Announced

Thursday November 11 2010 - 7:00 PM – Program – To be Announced
 
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