Exhibiting the Pride of Esopus

To Preserve, Interpret and Disseminate
the History of The Town of Esopus

The Klyne Esopus Museum, located in Ulster Park, New York, is housed in a former Dutch country church built in 1827. The museum offers a variety of exhibits about the culture, commerce and history of The Town of Esopus.
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The Museum's 2008 Exhibit, We gather together: Sacred houses of Esopus continues our tradition of "Exhibiting the pride of Esopus." The 16 places of worship and religious communities in Esopus demonstrate the diversity of beliefs which have made Esopus the strong community it is.

 
Upcoming Event


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The Klyne Esopus Museum presents:
Amazing Concert: The Story of Sacred Music in Esopus

October 4, 2pm, Reformed Church, Salem Street, Port Ewen

Join us to hear
• The Association of Native Americans of the Mid Hudson Valley
• Ulster County Outreach Community Choir
• Bruderhof String Ensemble
• Klyne Esopus Concert Chorus
Under the direction of Linda Bresnahan McCarthy.
Guest organist is Rev. Kenneth Walsh of the Old Dutch Church.

The concert is a companion event to this year's Klyne Esopus Museum exhibit 'We Gather Together: Sacred Houses in Esopus. The museum is located on Rt. 9W in Ulster Park between El Paso Winery and Headless Horseman hayrides.

The concert follows the historical progression of sacred music in Esopus starting with a Native American chant, followed by a Dutch Hymn, a Negro Spiritual, and musical selections from Religious groups who established themselves in the town, including hymns by Bach and Mozart.

Threaded throughout the program will be the story of the song 'Amazing Grace', and its evolution from sacred song, to folk song, to most adapted song. The audience will be invited to participate in singing a verse of 'Amazing Grace' as the finale of the concert. For information, call 338-6494. Tickets will =2 0be available from Klyne Esopus Museum Board members, or can be purchased at the door. Seating will be limited.

The concert is a benefit for the museum with a suggested donation of $10 per person. There will be free refreshments following the concert. For more information call the museum at 338-8109 or stop by to see the exhibit Friday - Monday, 1-4pm.

   

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