A Giant Awakes: Understanding US/China Relations in the Age of Covid
Leader: Jim Levey, formerly a partner at American China Mercantile and a senior manager at IBM. Jim holds an advanced degree in China Studies and is now working to introduce […]
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Golf: How Westchester County Provided A Launching Pad For The Sport
Zoom RyeGolf first gained popularity in the United States during the Gilded Age, with Westchester County becoming home to one of the nation’s first golf clubs. The popularity of golf skyrocketed with the advent of live television and the charisma of golf’s first superstar, Arnold Palmer. Palmer’s charm and talent helped him become a worldwide celebrity […]
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People Not Property: Stories of Slavery in the Colonial North
OtherHistoric Hudson Valley brings this program to the Library diving into the history of slavery in the North, with special emphasis on Westchester County and the city of Rye. Program is designed for Middle School-Adults. Contact: Catherine Riedel : (914)231-3166 : criedel@ryelibrary.org
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People Not Property: Stories of Slavery in the Colonial North
Zoom RyePeople Not Property: Stories of Slavery in the Colonial North Join Elizabeth Bradley, VP of Programs at Historic Hudson Valley, for an investigation into the history of slavery in our region, with a particular emphasis on the story of the enslaved community at Philipsburg Manor, in Sleepy Hollow, NY, and the facts and figures behind Northern […]