Fall 2026 Archive Workshops

Learn more about the history of Newburgh and work directly with historical records from our Archive. Also, learn historic crafts and techniques from professionals. Register here to participate:

• Sunday, September 20, 11am-1pm: The Life of a Newburgh Farmer: The Diary of Solomon Watts (Rescheduled), with HSNBH Trustee Kris Sammarco and historian Jeff Doolittle; learn about the Newburgh’s agricultural heritage and seasonal rhythms through an investigation of farmer’s diary covering 1841-42. This workshop has a $20 materials fee, payable in person by cash or check on the day of the workshop.

• Sunday, October 25, 11am-1pm: Researching the History of Your House, with architectural historian James Kelly; learn how to find out more about your house or building here in Newburgh, with an eye toward preservation. Part of Archtober Newburgh. THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE.

All workshops take place at the Crawford House, located at 189 Montgomery Street, Newburgh, NY 12550.