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Anti-Rent War Events in 2018

​Helderberg Hilltowns Association is helping local historical societies and libraries coordinate events commemorating the Anti-Rent War era.  Check back as we continue to schedule more events.

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See coverage of our Anti-Rent War events in the Altamont Enterprise at this link: https://altamontenterprise.com/05242018/anti-rent-wars-remembered-art-literature-and-drama

Monday, May 21  6:30pm
Berne Public Library Community Room
​Sponsored by Friends of the Berne Library

Children's author Candace Christiansen will talk about her book, Calico and Tin Horns, beautifully illustrated with paintings by her late husband, artist Thomas Locker, which tells the story of an episode in the rebellion through the eyes of a young farm girl.
No longer in print, Helderberg Hilltowns Association will offer for sale several gently used copies of Calico and Tin Horns, and another of Candace's books, The Ice Horse, for signing by the author.
Saturday, June 16  noon - 2:00pm
As part of the Path Through History weekend the Knox Historical Society will have the Saddlemire Homestead open from noon to 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 16 with their tin horn and Calico Indian costumes on display.  The Saddlemire Homestead is located at 2190 Berne-Altamont Road (Route 156) in Knox.
Date TBA
Jill Witbek Knapp will speak about her book, A Time for Redemption, where she relates the tale of her great-great grandfather William Witbeck's arrest, trial and eventual acquittal for the murder of Rensselaer County Deputy Sheriff Willard Griggs in July of 1869.
Date TBA
Dr. Bruce Dearstyne, former program director of the New York State Archives and professor of New York State history, and author of The Spirit of New York - Defining Events in the Empire State's History, which contains a chapter on the Anti-Rent era.
Helderberg Hilltowns Association  
PO Box 59
​Knox, NY 12107
             
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