Newspaper April 9, 1980 Independent Republican Hamptonburgh turns 150

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Newspaper April 9, 1980 "Independent Republican" Hamptonburgh turns 150

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This is a transcription of the newspaper clipping from the April 9, 1980 edition of the Independent Republican. Hamptonburgh Celebrates Its 150th Birthday 12 • Wednesday, April 9, 1980 | INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN The Firehouse rocked on Saturday night, April 5, 1980, with hundreds of voices singing "Happy Birthday Hamptonburgh" as over 250 friends of the Town of Hamptonburgh gathered together in the Social Hall of the Otterkill Engine Company to observe the 150th Anniversary of the "birth" of the town. Grand Dame of Hamptonburgh, Amy Bull Crist, served as Mistress of Ceremonies, and lustily led the singing. Following a prayer led by Michael Brown, and the traditional salute to the flag, a hearty home-style dinner of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, and all the trimmin's, Amy Bull Crist introduced the head table: Eugene Wright, of the Independent Republican; Reverend Robert Blade, of the Hamptonburgh Presbyterian Church; Donald Clark, Orange County Historian; Ralph Russo, representing Congressman Benjamin Gilman; William Larkin, State Legislator; Martin Saunders, State Legislator; Louis Heimbach, Orange County Executive and Graham Skea, Orange County Parks and Recreation Director. Mistress of Ceremonies, Amy Bull Crist, noted that the Hamptonburgh Historical Society and the Hamptonburgh Presbyterian Church had been working toward the town's "birthday" for three years. Eugene S. P. Martin, president of the Historical Society, also paid tribute to the work of the late Vertrees Ackerly and his dream to collect and preserve the history of the town. Mr. Martin stated that there were several publications now available as a result of the new, and thanked the various organizations which had funded the projects. Eugene S. P. Martin, president of the Hamptonburgh Historical Society, stated that "Hamptonburgh Historic Tours are planned for May 17 and 18." The tours will be made of six homes and three churches. Several proclamations regarding the Sesquicentennial Celebration and events were read, they were beautifully worded and printed. Orange County Historian Donald Clark mentioned that the Town of Hamptonburgh was unique in the fact that it was formed from parts of six different towns and two counties. He commended the townspeople for the preservation of the Bull Stone House. It was also noted that in 1846-47... [Text Cuts Off] Captured Moments Top Right: A wide shot of the crowded Social Hall during the celebration. Middle Right: A close-up of the large, tiered anniversary cake. Various Insets: Candid photos of attendees, including local officials and families sharing the meal.

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