On the banks of the Hudson, a buzzing crowd of ladies and gentlemen gathered
By Alison Rooney
On the banks of the Hudson, a buzzing crowd of ladies and gentlemen gathered, most attired in white, to sip, stroll, gaze close-up at the river, and partake of good company. A piece of history? Not exactly, but connected to our history even though this timeless, pastoral scene unfolded just this past Sunday. The Putnam County Historical Society (PCHS) held its Annual Lawn Party this year at Dock House, the historic (circa 1793) Garrison’s Landing home of William Burback and Dr. Peter Hofmann.

Doris Shaw presents a chromo-lithograph to Bill Burback
- (L-R) Seamus Carroll, Claudio Marzollo, Richard Shea
- PCHS Exec. Director Mindy Krazmien and Outreach Coordinator Kendall Ingenito
- Councilwoman Betty Budney
White Belcher, who was responsible for transporting Lincoln across the Hudson River for a strategic meeting with General Winfield Scott. The game table Sloan and Belcher (and, perhaps, Lincoln) played cards on was given to the PCHS by the Belcher family.” Funds raised from the occasion will go towards the Historical Society’s many activities, which include exhibitions, lecture programs and the maintenance of archives of documents from this region so rich in history.The PCHS is located at 63 Chestnut Street, in Cold Spring, and their current exhibit, “Seasons and Light: Photographs of the Hudson Highlands by Richard Saunders,” runs through July 25. Call 265-4010 or visit pchs-fsm.com for exhibition hours and more information. Photos by A.Rooney
- Hosts Bill Burback and Peter Hoffmann at the “Storied Game Table”

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Best picture ever of Bill Burback and Doris Shaw. Lovely day, lovely setting, all in a good cause.