In the 1800s, Peekskill was a nexus for artistry, innovation, and invention in communication and manufacturing. Its scenic location at the entrance to the Hudson Highlands made it a favorite for painters of the Hudson River School, the best-known local artist being Frank Anderson.

Join local historian and industrial archaeologist Kirk Moldoff for a look at the development and interrelationships of this vibrant community of manufacturers, innovators, inventors, artists, and artisans that existed through the rise and fall of industrial Peekskill.

Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at the Peekskill Yacht Club, 1 Travis Point. Please park in the lot at top of hill behind club. Free and open to the public.