Upcoming Events
HMVA events are usually held on the third Saturday of the month.
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Barns of Guilderland and New ScotlandAlbany County, New York
Saturday, September 16, 2023, 10:00 AM
The tour begins at a barn at 138 Martin Rd, Voorheesville, NY, at 10:00 AM, and will include at least three New World Dutch Barns.
Directions:
From points west or south of Albany, take Thruway (I87 or I90) to Exit 24. Follow sign to US Route 20 (Western Ave). Turn right on US Route 20 (Western Ave). Go 1/10th mile, turn left at first light onto Church Rd. Go 1.5 miles to the end. Turn left on Johnston Rd. Go 3 miles to the traffic light (NY-155). Turn left on NY-155 (State Farm Rd). Go 7/10th miles to the traffic circle. At the traffic circle, take first exit onto NY-85A (Maple Ave). Go 2.3 miles on NY-85A. Turn right on Martin Rd. Go 7/10th miles to the intersection. Cross over onto a dead end (Martin Rd). Barn is about 100 feet in on the right.
Tour leader: Chris Albright
Other Events of Interest to HMVAers
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Winnakee Land Trust's 15th Annual Historic Barns Tour
11 am - 4 pm: Self-Guided Barn Tour 4 pm - 6 pm: Reception at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, featuring live music, light farm fresh foods, local beer, wine, and hard cider.
TICKETS: $60 per person (children under 10 are free) Includes light refreshments before the tour, a self-guided tour booklet, and admission to the reception.
For more details and to reserve tickets: www.winnakee.org
Next HMVA event is October 21, 2023, a Dutchess County Tour with Meeting.
2023 Event Schedule (Some events tentative)
| Saturday | Location | Host |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2023 | Annual Meeting, Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook NY | |
| February 18, 2023 | No meeting | |
| March 18, 2023 | Maggie MacDowell Memorial Lecture, Woodland Pond, New Paltz Bill Jeffway, Executive Director, Dutchess County Historical Society | Rob Sweeney |
| April 22, 2023 | Schenectady Stockade Tour and Board Meeting | Wally Wheeler |
| May 20, 2023 | Tour of Oak Hill, Greene County NY | Mary Lou Nahas |
| June 17, 2023 | Tour of Stone Arabia NY, Hosted by Judy St Leger of Stone Arabia Preservation | Judy St Leger |
| July 15, 2023 | Annual Picnic at the Bronck House, with Board Meeting and Tour of Coxsackie NY | Keith Cramer and Ted Hilscher |
| August 19, 2023 | Northern New Jersey Tour | Carla Cielo |
| September 16, 2023 | Tour of Barns in Albany County NY | Chris Albright |
| October 21, 2023 | Dutchess County Tour with Meeting | Emily Majer |
| November 18, 2023 | To be announced | John Ham |
| December 16, 2023 | Holiday Luncheon and Board Meeting at the Hoffman House, and a Walking Tour of Kingston, Ulster County NY | Rob Sweeney |
| January 2024 | Annual Meeting, Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook NY |