Chronicling the Treasures of our Centuried Community

Fourth Dutchess County Courthouse, decorated for the centennial of New York’s ratification of the US Constitution, 1888 (Dutchess County Clerk’s Collection)

Dutchess History Blog

Our ongoing series of posts exploring Dutchess County’s past from numerous angles. Topics include original scholarship, how-to instruction, and guest commentators.

History Community

The past is a shared experience that connects us within Dutchess County and to the wider world. Our links page features the websites of our partners and useful online resources.

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