Sat, Oct 10 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Revolutionary Columbia County w/ Chancellor Livingston

Vanderpoel House, Kinderhook

Special Guest Chancellor Livingston will be coming up from his Clermont home to share his recollections of British General John Burgoyne’s trials as a prisoner of war, Henry Van Schaack’s revolutionary war exile, due to his Loyalist (Tory) sympathies to the British Crown (King George III), American General Benedict Arnold’s stay in Kinderhook to recover from his injuries sustained at the Battle of Bemis Heights, and grueling details about the Henry Knox Trail.

Chancellor Livingston will be ‘played by’ Jonathan Kruk ~~ known for transforming history into lively, theatrical storytelling. He will be bringing Columbia County’s Revolutionary people, places and turning points to life!!!

Musician Linda Russell adds live music to this wide-ranging look at Revolutionary Columbia County.

Light snacks will be served.

Columbia County Revolutionary Commemorative memorabilia will be on site and available for purchase.