Pay tribute to Martha Washington

| 30 Sep 2011 | 09:29

    Newburgh — The Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site will host an event to honor Martha Washington on Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. The program will feature a presentation entitled “From Petticoats to Breeches: Unveiling 18th Century Clothing.” Following the lecture and a “First Ladies” Trivia game, the eighth annual Woman of History Award will be presented to Mara Farrell, owner of Mara Farrell Communications and co-founder of the historic preservation advocacy group, Friends of the Fishkill Supply Depot. This program is free. Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site is located at the corner of Liberty and Washington Streets, within the city of Newburgh’s East End Historical District. For event information or directions, call 562-1195.