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"A Christmas Celebration
of the Hudson's Gifts"
The Rensselaer County Historical Society presents
the 53rd Annual Greens Show this December 3rd through the 6th.
This longstanding holiday tradition transforms twelve rooms of
the 1827 Federal-style Hart-Cluett House into “A Christmas
Celebration of the Hudson’s Gifts.” Members of the
Van Rensselaer Garden Club incorporate fresh trees, greens and
flowers to create beautiful history-inspired displays. This year’s
inspiration draws from the Hudson River, and will involve such
themes as Rip Van Winkle, Brewing Beer, River Transportation,
Hudson River School of Painting, Area Foods, and even Dutch Heritage.
The Greens Show is open to the public from Thursday,
December 3 – Sunday, December 6, 2008, from Noon-5:00 pm
daily. Admission to the Greens Show is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors
and children over five. Admission is free for children under five.
Highlights of the 53rd Annual Greens Show include:
Troy’s Treasures, Tour & Lunch,
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons.
RCHS and Daisy
Baker's Restaurant offer this fantasic combination package
for groups of 4 or more. Enjoy admission to the Greens Show and
a delicious three-course luncheon at Daisy Baker's -
just a block away on Second Street - for only $25/person. Click
here for flier and
register online or by phone.
Holiday Arrangement Demonstration & Sale, Thursday
2-4 pm, Friday – Sunday 1-4 pm.
Learn how the Van Rensselaer Garden Club members create their
unique holiday arrangements.
Wreath Display and Silent Auction,
12-5 pm daily. View and place bids on one of 50 wreaths decorated
by Van Rensselaer Garden Club members.
Free Family Night, Thursday, 5-8
pm. Make family memories together during the Greens Show Family
Night. The Show will be open until 8:00 pm and admission is free
beginning at 5:00 pm. Family night activities include self-guided
tours of the Hart-Cluett House, craft activities for kids, and
holiday stories under the big tree in the Front Parlor. Photos
with Santa will be available in the Toy Room for $12.
Mr. Cole's Mythical River: Hudson River
School paintings viewed from the bottom of the Poestenkill Falls
- a talk by RPI emeritus professor Michael Halloran
Esteemed historian Michael Halloran will be presenting
a lecture and slide show to educate and entertain us. His talk
will discuss the two years before the Hart-Cluett house was completed.
It was during this time that Thomas Cole came up the Hudson to
Albany and overland to Catskill (without stopping in Troy). His
paintings helped Americans learn to see the landscape in a new
way. The talk will be presented Friday and Saturday at
2 pm.
Candlelight House Tour, Friday
5:30-8 pm. See the Hart-Cluett House as you’ve never seen
it before! RCHS staff members will lead guided tours of the house
on the evening of Friday, December 4th, from 5:30-8 pm. The admission
fee for this special tour is $10.00 per person.
Music and Merriment during the Victorian
Stroll , Sunday, 2-4 pm. On Sunday, December 6th during
the Victorian Stroll, harpist Lydia Zotto will perform seasonal
music in the Front Parlor from 2 to 4 pm. This is the fifth year
that this talented young musician has been part of the Greens
Show.
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