Little Chapel on the River

While researching Little Chapel on the River, I spent hours at the Putnam County Historical Society museum researching Philipstown. Many towns leave their history stored in residents’ memories, and when these locals pass away, sadly, so do those tales. PCHS helps prevent that from happening. Here are a couple of interesting events on the organization's plate this month: This Saturday, Nov. 15th at 5 p.m., the group’s Young Associates will host an event called A Night of Historical Drama dedicated to the local villain (or misguided, misunderstood patriot depending on whom you ask) -- Benedict Arnold . According to an email from the group, Julie Heckert will lead a cast from the Philipstown Depot Theater in a dramatic reading of the play, "The General from America," which tells the notorious tale from the perspective of Arnold and his young British wife. The evening's bartender, Jim Young , will serve up the very same last drink that Arnold had before he fled West ...

From: Neil Bloch, Fleet Captain Garrison Yacht Club Dear GYC Members and Friends, ‘Twas the month before Christmas and down by the river The docks are now stacked, so it’s time to deliver This missive to you, be you friend or a member; Please join us this year for our fête in December. As change is in the air, we are going to do this a bit differently this year. Although many of you have already bookmarked this date (thank you), here are the particulars: Saturday, December 6, 2008 - 13:30 to 16:30 Highlands Country Club, 955 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524 $55 per person – checks should be made payable to Garrison Yacht Club Hors d’oeuvres, beverages and music Awards presentation Each attendee should bring a wrapped gift for our annual holiday gift exchange. As we’ll again be participating in the U. S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program , please bring an unwrapped gift as well for donation to this worthy cause. We need to get an accurate headcount (for which we will be billed) to Highlan...