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The Little Black Jacket: 150 years of The Tuxedo an exhibit at the Tuxedo Historical Society
An exhibition by London College of Fashion hosted by the Tuxedo Historical Society in its only showing in the United States
Opens to the public on Saturday, October 15th from 1pm to 5pm Through Wednesday November 2nd
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 1-5 pm Friday 4-8 pm
Appointments available for groups.
Admission $5 for THS members
$10 non-members.
Tuxedo Historical Society
7 Hospital Road Tuxedo Park NY
(845)351-2926 tuxedoanniversary@gmail.com
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Antique Appraisals with Bonhams Returns to Tuxedo June 11
After last year’s very successful Antique Appraisal Day, the Tuxedo Historical Society (THS) is again pleased to welcome experts from the New York offices of Bonhams international auctions on Saturday, June 11th. Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques.
Experts will be on hand to provide auction estimates in the following categories: Jewelry and Watches, Paintings, Decorative Arts (including silver, glass, ceramics, etc), Furniture, Stamps, Books, Manuscripts and Maps. This year’s event will also feature Paul Carella, an expert seen often on PBS’s “Antique’s Roadshow”, to appraise firearms and militaria. Mr. Carella is the Director of Bonhams U.S. Arms Department. He was formerly with the Arms and Armor department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Specialist in charge of the Arms department at Christies auctions.
Specialists will appraise your items for a donation to the Tuxedo Historical Society: $20 for every three items. Guests may bring as many items as they like.
According to THS Executive Director, Deborah Harmon, “Last year’s Appraisal Day brought over 300 people to our rather small headquarters, making for some crowded conditions. We are so happy to offer a more spacious venue this year. The Duck Cedar Plaza offers adquate parking and easy access for larger items”. Harmon also related that the event is both, “a wonderful fundraiser for THS, as well as raising funds for guests who find they have a treasure in their house!”
Antique Appraisal Day will be held from 11am to 3 pm on Saturday, June 11th. The Duck Cedar Plaza is located on Route 17, 1.5 miles north of Tuxedo Train Station (watch for signs) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Food and drink is available at the site.
All appraisal fees provide direct support to THS’s mission and projects. For further information please contact THS at (845)351-2926 or tuxedohistory@gmail.com.
Paul Carella, Bonhams and "Antiques Roadshow" expert will appraise firearms and militaria at THS event.
Scene from 2010 Antique Appraisal Day at Tuxedo Historical Society.
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Bayne to Present 'Forgotten History; of the Sterling Forest Region May 26
Popular and dynamic historian, educator and photographer, Donald “Doc” Bayne, will present the first in a series of five programs at the Tuxedo Historical Society on Thursday, May 26th th at 7:00 p.m.
The program, “Who Are We?”, will discuss immigration and settlement of the area through the experience of two brothers from Ireland. The brothers were forced into slavery by the English in 1663 and migrated to the Colonies in 1730. Bayne tells of their story and legacy while guiding the audience to travel back in time and learn how our ancestors lived, worked and adapted to a new world.
Future talks in the monthly series will encompass the development of the Sterling Forest region from prehistoric times through today as follows:
June 23rd FURNACES OF STERLING FOREST: A talk of the bloomeries, furnaces, and forges that were built in our local area and how they were used.
July 21st 1600 - 1000 MILLION YEARS AGO TO TODAY, Part 1: a talk of the beginning of time in our area to the present day. You will see the history of Sterling Forest through its development.
August 25th 1600 - 1000 MILLION YEARS AGO TO TODAY, Part 2: a talk of the beginning of time in our area to present day. You will see the history of Sterling Forest through its development.
September 22nd THE STERLING FOREST GARDENS: A talk about the famous Sterling Forest Gardens, its concept, what created the thought of building it and what bcame of it.
All talks will be held at the Tuxedo Historical Society headquarters at 7 Hospital Road. Registration is required. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For further information contact THS at (845)351-2926 or tuxedohistory@gmail.com.
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Click here to visit the Tuxedo Historical Society website
Founded in 1982, The Tuxedo Historical Society owns and occupies the former Methodist Church on Meyers Road. It is home to artifacts, pictures, and written material concerning the various area of the Town of Tuxedo, including the Village of Tuxedo Park.
Donations of old historic papers, pictures, albums, or other artifacts are gratefully accepted. Long-time residents are urged to remember the Historical Society and its efforts to preserve local history when undertaking major home cleanings: attics, garages, basements, etc. This especially applies to Tuxedo residents and those with items relating to the history of the Town and Village of Tuxedo.
Programs of interest, such as interviews on audiotape with senior residents and lectures on architecture, are held from time to time.
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