Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum

A listing of upcoming events and information for this Cold Spring, New York non-profit organization.

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Civil War Encampment & Demonstration

Saturday, August 13, 5 to 7 pm

Join the Putnam County Historical Society for a look into the life of a Civil War Soldier. Company A of the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, the “Duryee Zouaves”, one of the oldest and most respected Civil War living history organizations, will be on hand to discuss Civil War encampments, the history of the 5th New York, and demonstrate some of the weaponry used during the war.Also, the first 50 people will recieve a free GO-GO Ice Pop.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 845-265-4010 or email. The Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museumis located at 63 Chestnut Street in Cold Spring.