2008 Event Calendar
September 23rd

Peekskill's African American History: A Hudson Valley Community's Untold Story
Meet the author, John Curran, Peekskill City Historian.
On display
through
September

Home Sweet Home
This exhibit displays framed photographs of Yorktown as it was.
October 28th
"Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Here!"
James Rhodes, an Architect, working in Historic Preservation, presents photos from his travels around the world.
Ongoing

Estate/Tag Sale
New items are being added as items are being sold. Something for Everybody! Prices vary.



Taconic Postcard Club Event
"Peekskill's African American History: A Hudson Valley Community's Untold Story"
Tuesday, September 23rd at 7:30 pm

Yorktown Community & Cultural Center
Nutrition Room - 1st Floor
1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights


John Curran, Peekskill City Historian, will talk about the African American story
in this area based upon his research for his new publication
"Peekskill's African American History: A Hudson Valley Community's Untold Story".

All TPC programs are free and open to the public.
For information call the Yorktown Museum (914) 962-2970.

Current Exhibit titled "Home Sweet Home"
will be on display through September


This exhibit displays framed photographs of Yorktown as it was. View snapshots in time from all over town and see the actual mixer used at the Rexall Pharmacy soda fountain!

Taconic Postcard Club Event
"Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Here!"
Tuesday, October 28th at 7:30 pm

Yorktown Community & Cultural Center
Nutrition Room - 1st Floor
1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights

Architect, working in Historic Preservation, James Rhodes will present "Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Here!" Jim's photographic images of his travels around the world are the images of today's postcards, but for Jim, they are a comprehensive document of his architectural and preservation work, restoring some of the most treasured buildings around the world. This Croton resident has also worked on buildings closer to home, Grand Central Terminal and the Guggenheim Museum to name a few. Just what does he do? Join us to find out as he spans the world with architectural wonders.

All TPC programs are free and open to the public.
For information call the Yorktown Museum (914) 962-2970.

Estate/Tag Sale
The Yorktown Museum is having a special Estate/Tag Sale now at the Museum in the Memory Lane Exhibit Area for smaller items. There will be furniture and other items for sale - ONE DAY ONLY on a Saturday (date to be announced) at the Parking Lot in back of Town Hall from 8 am to 5 pm. The items were given to the Yorktown Museum specifically to sell as a fund raiser. There will be many special items to grace that special area, hallway or corner of your home.

For photos of some of the items.



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