Jacob Leisler Institute
The Jacob Leisler Institute welcomes Gary Laube of Westhampton, New York, to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Laube is a direct descendant of Col. John Young, who was one of the chief justices on Jacob Leisler's 1691 trial. …
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In conjunction with the opening artist's reception on Saturday, December 2, at 46 Green Street, and Hudson's famed Winter Walk, the Jacob Leisler Institute, at the rear of the 46 Green Street Studios, will be open to the public from 4:00 to 6:00. Stop by Studio 9, say hello, and visit the Institute's new adjoining archival space. …
It is with tremendous pride we note that on November 16, the New York history community honored Leisler Institute Trustee and Treasurer Ruth Piwonka for her contributions to New York historical research with a festschrift at the "Researching New York 2017" Conference at the University at Albany, SUNY. …
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At the 2017 Annual Jacob Leisler Institute Trustees’ Board Meeting, held at the Institute office in Hudson, New York, on August 26, the Trustees elected Charles Zabriskie Jr. as the Institute’s first Trustee Emeritus. The Board is recognizing Mr. Zabriskie, who recently stepped down as a Trustee, for his outstanding contributions to the Institute. He will continue to participate in Institute activities when possible. The Minutes of the Institute's Third Annual Meeting are available upon request …
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We are updating the Jacob Leisler Institute mailing address database. If you would like to be included in our database for mailings and notifications, please contact Annette van Rooy at <info@jacobleislerinstitute.org>. …
The Jacob Leisler Institute welcomes Tina Lesem to our team. Tina, who has a background in architectural and historic preservation, is volunteering as time permits to help organize, catalog, and aid in the conservation of the Institute’s growing collections. Her first undertaking is cataloging and organizing of the Institute’s map collection. We are so very fortunate to have Tina working with us. …