Lecture and Book signing on Nov. 13

Nov. 13, 5 pm
"A Family Place", lecture with Leila Philip

Please join PCHS for a lecture and book signing with distinguished author Leila Philip. Philip will read from her award-winning memoir A Family Place: A Hudson Valley Farm, Three Centuries, Five Wars, One Family, talk about how she conducted research for this book which covers almost three centuries of one family’s continuous tenure on a farm in Columbia County and show a selection of archival photographs which illustrate some of the colorful Hudson Valley past she uncovered, complete with renegade aunts, Civil War heroes, manor lords and tenant farmers.

After the event, Leila Philip will be on hand to sign copies of her book. All proceeds of books sold at the event will be donated to the historical society's eduaction and outreach programs.

This event is free for members and donors, and $5 for the general public. Space is limited; reservations are strongly suggested. Please call 845-265-4010 or office@pchs-fsm.org.