Putnam History Museum

06/16/2026

We can't wait to be a part of this great event!

We’re excited to announce a very special event in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday!

On Thursday, June 18th we’ll be hosting world class country-folk duo Christian & Cole, preceded by a presentation from the Putnam History Museum on the significance of the Hudson Valley in the Revolutionary War 🥁

Christian & Cole are the NYC-based country folk “super-group” consisting of Christian Apuzzo - stalwart of the NYC bluegrass scene and his partner in rhyme, Cole Quest - leader of Cole Quest and the City Pickers and grandson to folk legend Woody Guthrie.

This concert is not to miss!

The event begins at 6 PM and is free to all. We encourage families to bring a picnic with their favorite food and drinks.

(*Note that public schools have off for Juneteenth the next day, so no need to worry about getting the kids to bed early that night. :) 😄

Enjoy history, harmonies, and a Hudson River sunset with us!

Special thanks to the Revolutionary Putnam County 250 Fund for their support to make this historic concert happen!

06/09/2026

Some postcard highlights of Bannerman's Island through the years! Please join us in-person at the Putnam History Museum this Thursday, June 11, at 7pm for a talk by Thom Johnson all about this striking island and the man behind it.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdzct8b3

Postcards from the Mark Forlow Postcard Collection at the Putnam History Museum.

06/04/2026

Join us next Thursday for a deep dive into Bannerman's Island Arsenal at the PHM!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdzct8b3

06/03/2026

THIS FRIDAY! PHM is teaming up with our friends for an incredible dramatic reading of the play "Dirt" at the Southeast Museum! You won't want to miss this, make sure to get your tickets!

More info and tickets: https://southeastmuseum.org/events

06/03/2026

Can't wait!

05/29/2026

The Museum is OPEN!

The PHM is now open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 12 to 4PM. Come see our newest exhibitions and learn all about the American Revolution in New York!

05/27/2026

John Ferguson Weir’s “The Gun Foundry” recently received a much-needed conservation treatment! Come see the refreshed painting in person at our opening reception this Friday, from 5-7PM!

A big thanks goes to the Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) whose generous grant funded this project, and to the Highlands Current for covering it!

Read all about it here:

1866 painting depicts forging of Parrott rifle

05/26/2026

Discover the rich history of Putnam County with a powerful staged reading of 'DIRT,' part of the Putnam REV250 project. Join us for an evening of storytelling, history, and community at the Southeast Museum in Brewster on June 5th at 7:30 pm. Reserve your spot now! Please visit our website .org to reserve your seat OR scan the QR code provided.
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05/20/2026

The PHM will officially open for the season on Friday, May 29!

Join us that night from 5-7 to see two new revolutionary exhibitions, and see the newly conserved "The Gun Foundry" by John Ferguson Weir.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yfmr4hzp

05/20/2026

Discover the rich history of Putnam County with a powerful staged reading of 'DIRT,' part of the Putnam REV250 project. Join us for an evening of storytelling, history, and community at the Southeast Museum in Brewster on June 5th at 7:30 pm. Reserve your spot now! Please visit our website .org to reserve your seat.
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