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Historic Sword Returns Home toPutnam Valley After 162 Years
From left are Putnam Valley Town Councilwoman Sherry Howard, Supervisor Alison Jolicoeur, and Councilmen C. J. Brooks and Christian Russo, with Lt. George Hyatt’s sword and scabbard. Contributed photo. Contributed Article A special presentation at a recent Putnam Valley Town Board meeting marked the closing of a historic mystery – one left unsolved for the last 162 years. During public comment at the end of an otherwise typical meeting, Putnam Valley resident Michael Bennett
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Historic Whipple-Feeley Chapel Rededicated at Veterans Park
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne addresses the crowd gathered for the rededication the Whipple-Feeley Putnam County Veterans Memorial...
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Happy 213th Birthday, Putnam!
Philanthropist and Exemplary History Award recipient George Whipple III, left, interviews former Gov. George Pataki of Garrison during...
Jun 16, 20251 min read
Get Pinned on Politics! A Look at Campaign Promotion from Years Past
By Teagan Weindel, Putnam County Historian’s Office Intern As we get closer to Tuesday, Nov. 5, it’s likely you will observe an increase...
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Sears Burying Ground to Get Historic Marker
By Jack Alcott The Sears Burying Ground, also known as the Old Southeast Church Cemetery – the site of the oldest marked grave in Putnam...
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Grave Stone Honors Revolutionary War Soldier From Southeast
A grave-marking ceremony at Ellis Cemetery in Southeast, honoring the legacy of Revolutionary War soldier Pvt. Daniel Gay, Dutchess...
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Kent Groups Join Forces to Honor Daniel Nimham
A committee consisting of members of the Kent Conservation Foundation, Kent Public Library, Kent Historical Society and Arts on the Lake...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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