History, hors d’oeuvres and a cause worth preserving

COXSACKIE―The Greene County Historical Society will host an afternoon of food, music and local history on Sunday, November 15, to raise funds for the continued restoration of the Bronck Museum.

The fundraising event, “Echoes of the Past, History & Hors d'oeuvres,” will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Wire Event Center in Coxsackie, with proceeds supporting the completion of the Meadow Ridge Heritage Barn.

The Historical Society recently received an $887,000 matching grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to complete the barn's interior. Once finished, the building will serve as a multipurpose venue for educational programs, community events and special gatherings.

Because the grant requires matching funds, the organization must raise additional money to secure the full award.

The November 15 event will feature a light lunch buffet catered by Che Figata and live music by Luke Barnhart & the Atomics.

Coxsackie Town Historian Michael Rausch will also present a program exploring the history of the James Newbury Hotel, the historic building that now houses The Wire Event Center.

A live auction featuring a variety of prizes will round out the afternoon's activities.

Tickets are available online at gchistory.org/fundraiser-party.