BHA Speaker Series: Barns of the Hudson Valley

Ted Hilscher presents “Barns of the Hudson Valley.” This evening’s talk will give us an introduction to identifying and understanding the barns and associated outbuildings of the Hudson Valley. The presentation will also include information on local barns still found in the Town of Bethlehem.

Please note

• Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating.
• Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7pm.
   

Speaker Bio: Ted Hilscher is Professor Emeritus of Columbia-Greene Community College where he served as professor of History for 28 years and as the College’s legal counsel for 13 years prior to that. He assisted in creating the college library’s first digital collection; curating it in “Barns of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains.” Ted is New Baltimore’s town historian and has been active in the Columbia-Greene Historical Society as well.
 

About This Series: The Town of Bethlehem Historical Association (BHA) has been incorporated as a not-for-profit membership organization since 1965. Along with upkeep of collections and exhibits at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum at 1003 River Rd. Selkirk, the BHA is pleased to continue it's long tradition of presenting fall and spring series of talks by distinguished local speakers on a variety of topics designed to stimulate an appreciation of our historic heritage. We're delighted to have the opportunity to partner with the Bethlehem Public Library in our complementary roles of providing information and enhancing learning and enriching the cultural life of our community.