Germantown NY celebrates 300 years In October
In 1710 settlers from the Palatine region of Germany settled in Columbia County NY in an area then called East Camp and then later renamed Germantown. Fast forward 300 years; Over the next two weekends Germanton NY will be celebrating this milestone.
The first weekend starting Saturday, October 2nd will feature seminars exploring the history of the Palatines, an artifacts exhibition at the Germantown Library, a play about the Palatines performed by students, featuring two re-published books written about the Palatines as well as oral history presented by descendants of the Palatines. The seminar will include famed historians, geneologists and DNA experts. The cost of the seminar is $25, or $35 dollar with lunch.
The second weekend starting October 8th will be the Oktoberfest, a fun family weekend, with lots of music, food booths (wine and special Palatine beer), crafts and exhibits. On Saturday there will be dancing for teenagers and fireworks.
There well be a lot to do as can be seen in this schedule of events of the Germantown 300th year Celebration
Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com
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Jen~
OH!! I so liked that shot of the Hudson River. I have not seen the River for almost 20 years!!! and it is still beautiful...some things do stay that way =)
First, a BEAUTIFUL photo, as always. Germanfest? I so miss that. We only have a handful of German restaurants here scattered throughout the valley - I guess that type of heavy food doesn't go with 100 plus temps. Skoal.
Jennifer,
With the pictures that you took you don't have to say anything more ! Very infomative, I have not seen the river by the way, hope that one day I'll see it, take care :)
Jennifer, that sounds like an interesting event! I love history, and were it possible, I would love to attend that earlier event! Great photos also!
Jennifer 300 years is a long time to be around and a great historic milestone to celebrate.
JaneAnne I can never see enough of the Hudson River it is an awesome body of water.
Juli looks like it will be quite a party.
Ray you would not be disappointed.
Tony I too love learning about the people who were early settlers, how they lived and how things have since changed.
George it sure is.
Jennifer --- a lovely photo... I love the history of the east coast... it is great to live on the east coast!