Public Outreach Programs about the Colden Family |
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Public Presentations: Sunday, February 21, 2010 - Public presentation about the family of Alice and Cadwallader Colden and their contributions to early American life and science. Attendance Approx: 40 - Wallkill River School, Montgomery, NY Friday, March 19, 2010 - Presentation to Walden Elementary School 4th Grade students about Jane Colden and her life in early America and her contributions to the scientific field of botany. Attendance: Approx 45 students - Walden Elementary School, Walden, NY Monday, April 5, 2010 - Presentation to the regular meeting of the Walden Rotary about the family of Alice and Cadwallader Colden and their contributions to early American life and science. Attendance Approx: 60 - Colden Manor at Spruce Lodge, Coldenham, NY Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - Presentation to the Montgomery Summer Playground about Jane Colden and her life in early America and her contributions to the scientific field of botany. Attendance Approx 200 playground children in four separate sessions. Montgomery Village Museum, Montgomery, NY Sunday, July 18, 2010 - Presentation to the Newburgh Historical Society about the family of Alice and Cadwallader Colden and their contributions to early American life and science. Attendance Approx 25 - Newburgh Old City Courthouse, Newburgh, NY Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - Presentation to the Nature Museum of the Hudson Highlands about the family of Alice and Cadwallader Colden and their contributions to early American life and science. Attendance Approx 100 - Cornwall Presbyterian Church Hall, Cornwall, NY |