Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum

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

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Lecture with author, Tony Czarnecki

Saturday, May 12, 5 pm
Bicentennial Lecture Series: Mr. Lincoln’s Secret Visit to West Point and the West Point Foundry

The renowned early industrial site the West Point Foundry was pivotal in the 19th century development of commerce and industry in western Putnam County. Tony Czarnecki, author of the article Mr. Lincoln’s Secret Visit to West Point, will present an illustrated lecture focusing on Lincoln’s visit to the foundry. This year is the 150th anniversary of his visit in 1862. Admission is $5 for the general public, free for members and donors.