In recognition of Juneteenth, we were inspired to revisit the ending of slavery in New York. Slavery was officially abolished in 1827, making New York the first state to pass a law completely abolishing slavery, but the ending is far more complicated than just a single date.
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From Built to Grown: Justice in Agriculture
From public parks to roof tops, to those grassy areas within housing complexes, we explore spots withing built spaces that can be converted to places that sustain organic food farms, making urban areas a little greener and healthier for future generations.
Buffalo Soldiers: New Monument at West Point Honors African American Military History
To help bring the stories told through our Relearning Highlands History series “to life,” we have begun to lay the groundwork to create a heritage trail that will highlight sites relevant to the history of Black and Native Americans in the Hudson Highlands.
Creating a Black and Native American Heritage Trail in the Hudson Highlands
To help bring the stories told through our Relearning Highlands History series “to life,” we have begun to lay the groundwork to create a heritage trail that will highlight sites relevant to the history of Black and Native Americans in the Hudson Highlands.
HHLT to Permanently Protect 74+ Acres in Garrison
HHLT will permanently protect 74+ acres of the Garrison Golf Club property and intends to oversee habitat restoration, while simultaneously working with the community to develop a thoughtful plan for public access.
Philipstown NRI Webinar Resources
Philipstown Natural Resources Inventory 2020 Philipstown Comprehensive Plan 2020 (draft) Philipstown Open Space Index 2016 Philipstown Habitat Summary 2021 Philipstown Carbon Inventory Report 2020 Philipstown State of the Tributaries Report…
Land Ownership and Social Justice: How Our Cities and Towns Became Segregated
This issue of Relearning Highlands History considers the complex history of the relationship between land ownership and social justice, as told by Richard Rothstein in his book The Color of Law.
Black History and Culture in Putnam County
The Putnam History Museum recently launched a new “Black History & Culture in the Hudson Valley” webpage, which includes 40+ resources, including profiles on Black historical figures like Bishop Robert Lawson and Sumner Lark.
Who Built the Stone Walls of New York?
“Stone walls are built by hands. How else would you bring them to life, other than to learn about and recognize all the people who were part of the stone wall building process?” -Susan Allport, author of Sermons in Stone
HHLT Announces Leadership Transition and Promotion of Land Team
HHLT’s Board of Directors has announced that Michelle Smith, Executive Director since 2016, will step down as of May 31, 2021. Katrina Shindledecker, longtime Director of Conservation, has been named to succeed her.