Hurley Heritage Society

The Spy and the "Guard" House October 16,1777 through December 18,1777 Among the prisoners held by General Clinton's army was a convicted spy, Lt. Daniel Taylor, of Captain Stewart's Company of the 9th Royal Regiment. This was a unit of New York and Connecticut men who were loyal to the Crown and willing to fight the Americans. He had been captured at Little Brittan in southern Ulster County on October 10th, carrying a message from General Henry Clinton to General John Burgoy...ne. His job was that of "express" which meant that he was a trusted junior officer who traveled in civilian clothes on horseback carrying messages between various units of the British Army. An "express" was supposed to blend in with the civilian population. Continued: http://www.hurleyheritagesociety.org/l/spy-and-guard-house/ #hurleyheritage #townofhurley #hurleyheritagesociety

OLD HURLEY’S MAIN STREET Throughout its history, Hurley has commercially grown and then shrunk. The American Revolution era was the heyday for this area. There were mills, bountiful agriculture, a large demand for goods for the Continental Army, a brewery, and several hotels. It also became a temporary outpost and state capital. Now this mostly residential community enjoys the sanctity of its quiet streets. The original 1662 village was located on Main Street.(excerpt and photo from "Images of America: Hurley" by Deana F. Decker) #hurleyheritage #ulstercountyhistory

TONIGHTS Zoom presentation: The Story of Historic Kingston: A Journey Through the Hudson Valley and its Connections with New York City can be directly accessed here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042241950

Your donations help the Hurley Heritage Society in its mission: the maintenance and upkeep of the Hurley Museum which is free to public, protect and preserve materials, documents and artifacts pertaining to the Hurley area, and raise awareness of the special heritage of the Town of Hurley through special lectures, events and programs, including seasonal walking tours of Old Hurley. Please Donate today!... https://www.hurleyheritagesociety.org/donate/

LAST DAY TO BID IN THE HHS AUTUMN AUCTION! Ends at 6pm tonight, Saturday Nov. 14th. (you can also donate to the HHS and Museum as well!) To view items and place a bid:

BIDDING OPEN NOW only through Saturday, November 14th at 6pm!!! Hurry! For details: https://www.charityauctionstoday.com//autumn-auction-2020-

BIDDING OPEN! Antique early 1800s ironstone tureen and 8 covered soup/chocolate cups A fine and complete set of early ironstone for entertaining or display. Antique French covered tureen with eight matching cups w/ handles and lids. White ironstone with gold decoration. Circa 1800. From a Hurley family. Dimensions:... Tureen measures 16 wide x 13.5 high Cups measure 3 wide x 4 high Condition: Very good. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Glaze and gold accents show wear and rubbing consistent with age. See all photos. For more info and to place a bid visit: