Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a woman from the local Hudson Valley area you feel deserves to be the 2014 recipient of the Martha Washington Woman of History Award. This award, given by Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site each spring, acknowledges the accomplishments of a local female who has contributed in her own special way toward bringing a greater awareness, appreciation and acceptance of Hudson Valley history into the forefront.

The closing date for submission of applications is Jan. 6, 2014. For more information or to obtain a form, visit palisadesparksconservancy.org or call 845-562-1195. The award will be given during a ceremony in spring 2014.

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