The 5th New York Regiment

06/12/2026

On October 1777, over 2,000 Kingston refugees fled from Kingston to the nearby Town of Hurley as British soldiers burned their city to the ground. Like refugees of today, most were only able to save what they could carry, and had no idea what the future held for them. The British came close to burning Hurley down as well, coming within eyesight of its Main Street, and engaging the Colonial Militia in barrages of cannon and musket fire. Some cannon balls are still being found today around Hurley.

The Capital to Capital 5K Run/Walk pays tribute to those refugees, and all displaced due to conflict. This year's event - open to anyone with registration - is a timed run, but open to those seeking trace the path of history. The Run will be held on Sunday, October 18th with start time at 10am from Uptown Kingston to Hurley's Hurley Heritage Society Museum on Main Street. For more information and to register, visit:
https://www.kingstonnyrotary.org/page/captocap

06/12/2026

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Editor's Note: This series of blog posts recounts the dramatic story of the Esopus Indian Nation’s Revolutionary War exodus. The original inhabitants of Ulster County, the Esopus Indians...

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06/10/2026

in 1781: Thomas Jefferson escaped capture at Monticello by just minutes.

His narrow escape was made possible by Jack Jouett, a 26-year-old Virginian who rode nearly 40 miles overnight to warn Jefferson that British cavalry were on their way. Known today as the “Paul Revere of the South,” Jouett’s daring ride helped save Virginia’s government during one of the most turbulent moments of the Revolutionary War. After delivering his warning before sunrise on June 4, Jefferson was able to flee Monticello through the woods just moments before British troops arrived.

⬆️ To commemorate this moment in history for the nation’s 250th anniversary, this Pomeroy Historic Marker was dedicated by the Albemarle Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (ACNSDAR) near Joplin’s Ford, Virginia, honoring the historic Jefferson Escape Route

Learn more about Jack Jouett's legendary ride: bit.ly/43PzoIg

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Thank you to George Whipple, Governor Pataki and County Executive Kevin Byrne. Additional gratitude to Putnam County Historian Jennifer Cassidy and her entire team. All regiments, vendors, sutlers, performers/presenters, all hands on activities, volunteers, Atlas Security, DPW (Anthony and Joseph) Parks Department (Kerri), Putnam County Government, the Sheriffs Department, Putnam County Tourism, Carmel Choir, Brewster ROTC, Living History Foundation, all food trucks (Hooked Events, Robibero Wines, Homestyle Bakery, The Sip Spot, This Guys Fries, and Novanta Secondi) West Point Band’s Field Music Group, The Hellcats, the BAR, all historical societies/destinations, all people movers (Rod Senior and Rod Jr)- thank you for supporting our vision and goals of bringing together our community to help educate the public on the American Revolution through an immersive experience!

To all the spectators: families, children and adults thank you for coming and experiencing living history!