Historian Shannon Butler is hosting an Open House in the Local History Room at Adriance Memorial Library in Poughkeepsie on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 pm.
Butler will guide visitors through the archives and objects, providing background and direction on using the Local History Room’s public collections.
The Local History Room houses materials documenting the history of Poughkeepsie, as well as Dutchess County and the surrounding Mid-Hudson Valley. The collection contains both published secondary sources, as well as unique primary source materials, dating from the late 1700s to the present.
The resources that can be found in the Local History Room include maps, correspondence, and records of local civic, social, and fraternal organizations, as well as town and village histories, local government information, and information on local public and private school, including currently operating schools, as well as schools that are now closed.
The items in the local history collection do not circulate or leave the Local History Room. Because many items are unique and fragile, access to this collection is restricted, and the Local History Room does not share hours with the library, so this is a great opportunity to see the collection without an appointment.
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District (PPLD) has been serving the community since 1874, striving to provide resources and opportunities that enrich, inform, and empower individuals of all ages.
Through programs, collections, and a commitment to fostering a love for learning, PPLD aims to positively impact the lives of the people it serves.
For more information about this event, follow the Poughkeepsie Public Library District on Facebook and Instagram, visit the website at https://poklib.org, or call (845) 485-3445 x3707.
Photo of a previous Local History Room Open House provided.
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