Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook Vol 046 1961

ber 8-10, at the State University College of Education, Potsdam, New York. The latter included a visit to the Upper Canada Village, Ontario's new outdoor museum on the shores of the St. Lawrence, near Morrisburg, and a tour of the Seaway Development, Eisenhower Lock and Moses Power Plant. All of the programs scheduled by the New York State Historical Association have grown in popularity over the years and we recommend membership in the organization and frequent visits to Fenimore House and the Farmers' Museum. There's always something new and always a hearty welcome.

Through the generosity of Mrs. Raymond M. Gunnison, there is now housed at the Akin Memorial Library, Quaker Hill, a marvellous collection of items relating to natural history. The members of our society were invited to the opening of the Quaker Hill Natural History Museum on July 27 and a large assemblage visited the museum on that day and were much impressed with the displays. The collection will prove most helpful to students, especially. We are fortunate to have this museum in Dutchess County.

A delightful late summer day, on September 24, was granted for the occasion of the open house day at the Glebe House, held in conjunction with the Junior League and the Poughkeepsie Garden Club. Much admired was the transformation of the garden, the work of the Garden Club, and lamented was the loss of the large willow tree which had shadowed the yard for many, many years. The Glebe House Committee promises still greater accomplishments in 1962. * We are pleased to know that "The Grove" has been presented

by Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm E. Smith and Mrs. William W. Hoffman to Bard College. It was a matter of great regret that the lack of financial resources of our society prohibited the acceptance of the estate with its responsibilities. We are happy that it will become a part of the Bard campus and that its preservation is thus assured.

A day of real enjoyment was afforded the large group which took advantage of the arrangements made by the East Fishkill Historical Society for the annual pilgrimage of our society, on September 30. The plans were well made and carried out to the last detail, ensuring an excellent opportunity for those present to get a comprehen21