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Duanesburg History Center celebrates five years — Around the County

September 17, 2023 by l

  “Longtime Duanesburg resident Art Willis told me back in 2009 that if the town could ever manage to create its own history center, “it would be a vigorous and lively place.” He was right. A former town of Duanesburg historian and Voorheesville history teacher, Willis didn’t live to see the dream fulfilled, passing away … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 450 Quaker Lane, Art Willis, Chris Leonard, Delaware and Hudson Railroad, Duanesburg Historical Society, George William Featherstonhaugh, Howard Ohlhous, James Duane, John Graper Looman, Leonard Van Buren, Minna Graper Looman, Pat Van Buren, Vale Cemetery, Walter August Looman, Wiley Raymond Looman, William North

Duanesburg Historical Society picnic

July 17, 2023 by l

  “Date: Monday, July 17, 2023 – 17:00 Location: Bishop Scully Hall, Delanson The Duanesburg Historical Society will hold its Annual Picnic at 5 p.m. at Shafer Park, Chadwick Road Delanson. Bring your own place setting, a beverage and a dish to pass. RSVP to 895-2632 by Friday July 14 th . In case of … [Read more…]

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Meeting of the Duanesburg Historical Society – Bart MacDougall

April 17, 2023 by l

  “Meeting of the Duanesburg Historical Society. Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 – 19:00 Location: Bishop Scully Hall, 1735 Alexander Road,.in Delanson. Meeting of the Duanesburg Historical Society. Bart MacDougall will present “Diners, Restaurants, and Motels in Duanesburg.” All are welcome and refreshments will be served. 7 p.m. at Bishop Scully Hall, 1735 Alexander Road,.in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Bart McDougall, Duanesburg Historical Society

Duanesburg to honor its history

August 16, 2018 by l

  “If James Duane had his way, Duanesburg would have become the capital of New York; not Kingston, not New York City and certainly not Albany. It didn’t work out that way, but while the western-most town in Schenectady County didn’t develop into the thriving metropolis Duane was hoping for, it has retained its rural … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Duanesburg Historical Society, history, Schenectady Gazette

History center under construction in Quaker Street

October 12, 2017 by l

  “The Duanesburg Research and Archive Center is nearing completion in Quaker Street in Schenectady County. “This building marks an important step in our goal of preserving local history” said Leonard Van Buren, president of the Duanesburg Historical Society in a release from the society. “When the building is finished residents, will have access to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Altamont, Duanesburg Historical Society, Duanesburg Research and Archive Center, Marty Hebert, Quaker Street

CAPITAL REGION SCRAPBOOK

August 22, 2005 by l

  “The names and faces are gone now. Some people — students of old Duanesburg and Princetown Nstill remember. They know that Amos “Amy” Clayton was the tall peddler from Burtonsville who walked through the town of Duanesburg. They can tell you Elmer Fake ran Delanson’s drug store around 1912. They can still see Nadine … [Read more…]

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