Courtesy photo: Section of Farm Map of the Town of Warwick, Orange County NY, by Michael Hughes, 1863. Warwick. Wayfinding Warwick’s Past: Digital historical maps The Albert Wisner Public Library recently expanded its local history digitized maps collection and invites everyone to “find... Local News 18 Aug 2021 | 11:00
The Hathorn gravesite at Warwick Cemetery. Courtesy photo. Warwick. Founding Veterans Remembrance events set for July 22-24 The Friends of Hathorn remind the community that the third week of July is a solemn time of remembrance for the Warwick men... Local News 13 Jul 2021 | 08:46
The designs on our areas oldest headstones have much to tell us of the honored dead beyond their names. This one, from the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Cemetery in Fishkill, reads: "Here lyes the body of Silas Lockwood borne September 3rd day 1743 and departed this life September 10th day 1768 aged 25 years and 7 days. Behold and see as you pass by as you are now so once was I. As I am now you soon will be prepare for death and follow me." Courtesy photo. Warwick. Library to host Zoom program on Hudson Valley headstone design Albert Wisner Library will host researcher Marisa Hayes on Wednesday, June 3, from 7-8 p.m., sharing her studies of headstone... Entertainment 23 May 2020 | 04:24
The Friends of Hathorn House are planning a virtual yet truly interactive format for the annual Founders’ Day celebration of life in 18th century Warwick on Saturday, May 30. ( Provided photo) Warwick. Founders’ Day May 30 (virtual) living history event The Friends of Hathorn House have pivoted to a virtual yet truly interactive format for the annual Founders’ Day celebration... Entertainment 12 May 2020 | 11:44
Hikers have enjoyed the vistas of Warwick for generations. Photo donated to the Archive of the Warwick Historical Society by Alice Foley Martin. ( Photo donated to the Archive of the Warwick Historical Society by Alice Foley Martin.) Warwick. New web exhibit explores history of local environmental activism Earth Day is fifty years old on April 22nd. Appreciation for nature has deep roots in Warwick, and the local history department... Local News 20 Apr 2020 | 12:30
