Rhinebeck Historical Society: Path to the American Dream
The Big Role of a Small Street in Rhinebeck:
Rhinebeck’s Oak Street is a one-thousand-foot stretch of side-street that became a home and springboard to the hopes and dreams of Americans, both aspiring and native-born, in the run-up to the Civil War. Some were recently freed enslaved persons of color, others were Irish Catholic immigrants, others were working class White Protestants looking to advance socially and economically. Brief intersections with the aspirations of Indigenous Peoples and women seeking equal treatment, remind us of their stories. With a brief introduction to the ongoing work of the Rhinebeck 7th Grade Civics Class of Henry Frischknecht. With support from the Village and Town of Rhinebeck.
Since this program is being co-presented by the Dutchess County Historical Society, anyone planning on participating via Zoom needs to register for the program by first opening the following link, dchsny.org/path/ . You would then need to provide the requested information, and DCHS will then email you the link you will need to view the program. We would encourage you to register at your earliest convenience and not wait until a few minutes before the start of the program.
This event is both live and on zoom.
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