In 1870, civil rights activist Frederick Douglass visited Newburgh, toured Washington’s Headquarters and spoke at the Opera House to urge Black men to exercise their newly won franchise rights. Photo by Library of Congress. Orange County pays tribute to Black History Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is proud to recognize Black History Month, which runs through the month of February.... Local News 06 Feb 2023 | 03:09
Left to right: Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton, Town Historian Richard Hull, awardee Deborah Sweeton Deborah Sweeton receives award for local Revolutionary War research In a ceremony before the Town Board, Warwick’s ‘First Lady’ recently received a plaque from the office of Town Historian.... Home 02 Jan 2023 | 02:08
Nancy Hull Kearing Nancy Hull Kearing passed away on September 29, 2022 following a series of strokes. She was predeceased by her parents Dr.... Obituaries 05 Oct 2022 | 01:04
Dr. Richard Hull (left) presenting plaques of appreciation to Gary Randall for the years of service that he and his wife, Kathy, have given to the society and the Village of Florida. Village of Florida historian with local legacy acknowledged A framed Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Gary Randall at a recent meeting of Florida Historical Society for... Local News 17 Aug 2022 | 01:08
Warwick’s Citizens of the Year awards have a half century history. Two plaques honoring Warwick’s past Citizens of the Year hang in the Warwick Town Hall. Warwick Attorney Lawrence Stage was... Home 22 Jul 2022 | 03:27
(L-R) Dr. Richard Hull, Jo Marvel Hull, and OCLT Board President Lewis Lain. ( Photo by Kyle Sanduski) Conservation efforts bring spotlight to Hulls, Sweeton and Spectors Orange County Land Trust recently honored Richard and Jo Marvel Hull, of Warwick, at the Trust’s 2022 Benefit Reception at... Local News 21 Jun 2022 | 07:46
Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton and Town Historian Professor Richard Hull presented an Historical Landmarks Preservation Award to the owners of the Old Stone House Inn and Restaurant. From left, Deputy Town Historian Sue Gardner, sixth generation Hathorn descendent Kevin Hathorn, owners Arek Kwapinski and Sylwia Kubasiak, Town Historian Richard Hull, Supervisor Michael Sweeton and Mary Ann Knight, president of the Town of Warwick Historical Society. Couple who transformed crumbling historic buildings into Warwick gems receives award WARWICK – A restoration from ruins resulted in a Historical Landmarks Preservation Award for the owners of the Old Stone... Entertainment 23 Feb 2022 | 09:27
Artist Horace Pippin, who lived in Goshen, had his artwork featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City Black History Month spotlights little known contributions of Black Orange County residents of the past “Since the inception of our nation, African Americans have been at the forefront of cultural, business and educational progress,... Local News 05 Feb 2022 | 07:17
Roger Gavan and Vincent Poloniak will receive Warwick Outstanding Community Service honors for 2021-2022 during a Sept. 15 ceremony at the Chateau Hathorn along with this year’s Warwick Citizen of the Year Leo R. Kaytes Jr. Because of COVID cancellation of the 2020-2021 event, last year’s honorees will also be recognized. Shown, left to right, are Gavan, Poloniak, Town Supervisor and Master of Ceremonies Michael Sweeton and Event Co-Chairs Stan Martin and Leo Kaytes. Sr. Photo By Deb Carmody. Roger Gavan, Vince Poloniak chosen for outstanding community service Vincent Poloniak and Roger Gavan, a pair of active Town of Warwick men in their 80s, have been chosen for Warwick Outstanding... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 05:52
Village of Warwick Historian Ivy Tulin and Town of Warwick Historian Richard Hull will continue their examination of the struggle for equality, Civil Rights and reckoning with racism during a virtual program on April 11. Photo provided by the Warwick Historical Society. Warwick. Civil Rights in the 20th Century Attend a virtual program on Sunday, April 11, at 2 p.m., with Town of Warwick Historian Richard Hull and Village of Warwick... Local News 02 Apr 2021 | 01:24
Warwick. Opportunities and obstacles in the struggle for racial equality In honor of Black History Month, join the Town of Warwick Historian Dr. Richard Hull and Village of Warwick Historian Ivy... Local News 15 Feb 2021 | 01:21
The classic autobiography detailing the abuse of young Black women bound in slavery, “Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl,” was written in Cornwall by Harriet Jacobs who escaped from Maryland and made a new life in Orange County. Orange County pays tribute to Black History Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is proud to recognize Black History Month, which runs through the month of February.... Local News 03 Feb 2021 | 03:40
By Otis Historical Archives, National Museum of Health and Medicine The 1918 – 1919 Influenza Epidemic impact on Warwick According to the National archives. World War I claimed an estimated 16 million lives. The influenza epidemic that swept the... Local News 04 Apr 2020 | 03:59
The Warwick Town Board will hold a public hearing next Feb. 13 to consider the purchase of 85 acres of land and the buildings of the former Kutz Camp for $6.5 million under its Community Preservation Plan. ( File photo by Roger Gavan) Kutz Camp purchase has historical interest for Town of Warwick As reported in last week’s Warwick Advertiser, the Town Board will hold a public hearing next Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m.... Local News 05 Feb 2020 | 12:05
“If I had known this was happening, I would have stayed home,” Roger Gavan said with a laugh while accepting the Community Service Award from Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton. ( Photos by Joseph Ebler) 'I write. I don’t speak' It takes a village to keep a secret. For two months, that’s exactly what the Warwick community did while WTBQ station manager... Local News 22 Jan 2020 | 07:21
