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THE VAN CORTLANDTVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY


Historic Little Red Schoolhouse Events

 The Little Red Schoolhouse is located at the north end of Locust Avenue next to Old Saint Peter’s Church and cemetery, just south of Oregon Road in the Town of Cortlandt. For more information (914) 736-7868. 

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      Upcoming Speakers and Programs​​

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Join us for a special July 5th Presentation
July 5, 2026, Noon

Some Conversation Questions

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1. If you were alive in years 1776 to 1783, what would you do? How would you react to everything going on, at that time, and place?
 

2. What one Revo. War person would you like to meet, if alive today?
 

3. If you were to witness one Revo. War battle action, what would it be?

 

4. What did children do for fun back then, in later 1700s?
 

5. Name an outstanding woman of that time?
 

6. What one book would you like to read about a Revo. War person, place or activity?
 

7. What would be your preferred food of that era?

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8. If you were to be in one military battle of the 8-year war, what one?

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9. Do you think the long, hard, violent 8-year war was worth it?


10. How would react to those events if you were black, Indian or recent immigrant person in those years?


11. How would American history be different if the British had won?


12 - Did farmers benefit or suffer from that war?









All programs are subject to change or cancellation by the Board​​​​

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  • July 5: Discuss the Legacy of July 4

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  • July 18: Barbeque in Celebration of the 250th Birthday of the United States

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  • August 15: Annual trip. This year's excursion includes a tour of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and lunch at the Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn in Rhinbeck, NY. (Registration form can be found on the homepage of the website.)

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  • September 19: Memorial to the French Soldiers followed by a light supper. Supported by the Old St. Peter's Committee and VCHS.

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  • October 17: David Rocco with Old July 4th 250th anniversary. Celebration in NY Harbor and 25th anniversary of 9/11.

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  • ​November 13: Annual Dinner. "That Man's A Musical Rendition."

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  • December 19: Holiday Party

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Thank you, Leah Olsen

      2026 Previous Speakers and Programs​​

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February: The Peekskill Riots with John Scott Bennet

January: Cancelled due to snow.

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