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Kevin & Victoria
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The Spy House

Jack Ruddick & Kathy McMahon

Stacey & Maureen Bowers

Orlando Reece & Cedric Moreau

Barb Zell & Family

Pat Findholt & Family

Diane Blakely

 

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS SERVING THE HURLEY COMMUNITY

Three BIG Events in 2024!

For 50 years, the all-volunteer Hurley Heritage Society has preserved, protected, educated and celebrated the uniqueness of the Town of Hurley. In that time we acquired the Colonel Jonathan Elmendorf House, located at 52 Main Street, and made it into a museum dedicated to Hurley, always free and open to the public. We commemorate all of our town’s heritage, including the contributions of indigenous peoples, early Dutch and British settlers, and the many other peoples who have  made our community special.

To celebrate our 50th, we bring back two community favorites - the Hurley Rooster Auction and Hurley Heritage Day, and introduce one new one - a Gala of Dinner and Theater.  All are invited to join us for these fun events, with details below. We also wish to thank our sponsors, supporters, members and volunteers - without their support our all-volunteer organization would not be possible. THANK YOU! Learn how to become a HHS 50th Anniversary sponsor.

Gala Evening of Dinner Theater

December 6, 2024

We are excited to kickoff the evening by recognizing the contributions that Bruce and Gail Whistance have made to the HHS and the community.The theatre portion will consist of three historical vignettes performed by professional actors and singers between courses of a gourmet meal at The Chateau, bringing to life scenes from Hurley between the 17th and 20th centuries. Delight in the festive choral music, and join in the holiday sing-along at the end of the evening.

Details and online ticket sales.

Hurley Heritage Day

Saturday September 21, 2024, 10AM-4PM

After a five-year hiatus, Hurley Heritage Day is back and better than ever to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hurley Heritage Society! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 21st, at the Hurley Heritage Museum and Hurley Library. Along with our historic exhibits we'll have SO much more:

Fabulous Food:

    • Mad Flava
    • Vinnie's Fine Foods
    • Hurley Heritage Society Snack Shack

Entertainment:

    • Folk music from Al Havrilla -10:15 Main Stage
    • Native American Dance with Rev. Nick Miles -11:00 Front Lawn
    • 20th century rock from The Creepy Uncles - 12:00 Main Stage
    • Colonial Re-enactor Hank Yoast - 1:30 Front Lawn
    • Grammy Award winners Jay Ungar and Molly Mason - 2:15 Main Stage

Exhibitors:

    • Gina Martin spinning demonstration
    • Wally Cook pen turning
    • Each will have items for sale

Vendors:

    • Amber Kelly Art – fine art prints
    • Cinnamon Stick – cinnamon buns
    • Denise Schmidt – Suzy Q Dolls and homemade jams
    • DM Designs – handcrafted jewelry
    • Erin von Holdt (Margaret Wade Lewis Center) – historic maps
    • Georgia’s Granola – delicious and nutritious homemade granola
    • Hurley Design Co. – vintage inspired decor and gifts
    • Ladybug Crafts – hand sewn items for all ages
    • LGM Designs – mixed media fluid art
    • Myer Elementary School – homemade baked goods
    • MLM DesignNY – hand painted clothing
    • NeoPrimitivo - handcrafted jewelry
    • Nugent Creations - unique onesies, t-shirts, handcrafted cards, and mugs
    • Peg’s Pebble Art – one-of-a-kind artwork handcrafted from pebbles
    • Phoenicia Soap Company – sustainable skincare products
    • R3 Artisan – vintage décor and antiques
    • Ros and Adam Geuss - charcuterie boards and honey
    • The Blissful Dragonfly – macrame art and more
    • Town of Hurley Library – books for all ages and tastes
    • Urban Apis - raw honey and beeswax products
    • Wayne Waligurski – handmade metal silhouettes
    • Wild Mountain Flower Farm - seasonal blooms and greens grown on site
    • Woodstock Percussion – Woodstock windchimes

FYI:

    • Climate Smart Hurley - addressing climate change concerns in the Town of Hurley
    • Greenway Environmental Services - zero waste solutions
    • Hurley Library - access and information through multimedia
    • Hurley Nursery School - access and information through multimedia
    • Kingston Rotary - community before self
    • Ulster County Master Gardeners - free soil tests and garden info
    • Ulster County SPCA - furnish a forever home to a furry friend

We'll have face painting, glitter tattoos and other children’s activities, including story time and a stone house craft from the Hurley Library! We’ve arranged for the opening of two historic stone houses along Main Street for the first time in years, and there will be guided walking tours of Hurley's historic Main Street at 10:30, 12:30, 2:00, and 3:00.

Raffle:

We have a very special raffle this year! Some lucky person will win a blank rooster like those from our recent Rooster Auction. But it won't remain blank. World renowned artist and Hurley Heritage supporter Judy Howard will then depict the winners home on the rooster. This unique prize is sure to become a family heirloom to be treasured for generations! Tickets will be available all day in various locations for $1 each, 6 for $5, or a bakers dozen for $10.

Parking:

Schoolhouse Lane will be closed from Main Street to the Museum driveway. Parking will be available at:

    • Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main Street (plentiful)
    • Myer Elementary School, 230 Millbrook Ave
    • Behind Myer Elementary School on Schoolhouse Lane (limited)
    • Rail Trail at Russell Road and Route 209
    • Handicap parking is available with tags at the old library at 44 Main Street

This event is free and open to the public to attend!

Hurley Rooster Auction

Friday, June 7th, 6pm

Local artists beautifully painted 23 hand-crafted metal roosters, the iconic symbol of Hurley. These metal roosters, made by Hurley resident Wayne Waligurski of Patentee  Manor, were on display and available for bid at a live auction that included food and refreshments compliments of Santa Fe Uptown, Stone Soup, and Sam's Club. Our event was well attended and warmly received. We thank Cross Point Fellowship and the community that showed such tremendous support.

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