The Hudson Area Library History Room, as part of its Local History Speaker Series, is pleased to present The Blue & the Gray: Early Potteries in and Around Hudson by Jon Meredith on Thursday, February 16 at 6:00 pm. Jon Meredith will be speaking on the stoneware industry that flourished in Hudson in the 1800’s. Mr. Meredith has researched and collected Columbia County, NY stoneware over the last thirty six years, including pieces produced at the potteries in Hudson, NY. Jon has authored articles on stoneware made in Hudson for various periodicals, including the Columbia County History & Heritage Magazine and has spoken on Hudson and Columbia County stoneware at the Bennington Museum. He has an extensive knowledge of and collects items related to Columbia County; many pieces from the Meredith collection have been featured in books written about the history of Columbia County. This presentation will be in the community room on the first floor of the Hudson Area Library, which has wheelchair access. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST
February 16, 2017/6pm
Location
Hudson Area Library 51 North 5th Street
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public.
Contact Information
Brenda Shufelt
Program Director
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