Sat, Aug 27, 2022 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Department: 
Archives

Nina Postupack, Ulster County Clerk Announces Revolutionary War Medical Reenactor at the Matthewis Persen House Museum

Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to announce that on Saturday, August 27, 2022, Revolutionary War medical reenactor Don Terpening will host the Matthewis Persen House located at 74 John Street in uptown Kingston, at the corner of John and Crown Streets.

On Saturday, August 27 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Professor Emeritus of Biology, Don Terpening will present various medicines, implements, and techniques that were used by physicians during the Revolutionary War, as well as discuss the role that doctors played and their social standing during this period.  Admission is free and all are welcome. 

“Don is a true local treasure,” states County Clerk Postupack.  “His vast knowledge and interactive delivery creates a fun experience for the whole family.”

For further information about the Matthewis Persen House Museum and other outreach programs of the Ulster County Clerk’s Office, please contact County Clerk Nina Postupack at (845) 340-3040 or countyclerk[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us or visit us on Facebook.

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Location: 
Matthewis Persen House Museum
74 John Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 
(845) 340-3415
Event Contact: 
archives@co.ulster.ny.us
Contact Address: 
Matthewis Persen House Museum
74 John Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Contact Phone: 
(845) 340-3415
Fee/admission: 
Free
Venue Name: 
Matthewis Persen House Museum