NEWBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Staff | April 24, 2014 | CommentTHE 2014 CARLA DECKER SCHOLARSHIP IS OFFERED AT TIME WHEN COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS ARE LOOKING FOR ALL AVENUES OF FINANCIAL HELP
NEWBURGH, NY – The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands is pleased to announce that a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an eligible student who shows an interest in historical archeology, anthropology, curatorial studies, architecture/historic preservation, information science, or history.
Applicants must be deserving college bound high school seniors or college students from the Hudson Highlands region who have shown an interest in the history of the area and have demonstrated this interest through participation in activities that relate to the history of the area.
Applicants should visit the website of the Historical Society at www.newburghhistoricalsociety.com to obtain an application for the scholarship. Applications are due by June 15, 2014. Further information may be obtained by contacting Warren Cahill at (845) 562-5639.
The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands was launched unofficially when the Hasbrouck House (Washington’s Headquarters) was in danger of demolition after the Revolutionary War. The current Society, incorporated in the 1880s, has always thrived as an advocate for Newburgh’s history. The 1830 Captain David Crawford House, purchased by the Society in 1954, symbolizes our dedication to preserving and protecting Newburgh’s assets.
The Captain David Crawford House is opened for tours on Sundays between 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. during the 2014 season. Admission is $5.00 per person.
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