NEWS - 2009

Tentative 2009 Calendar

For further information contact Neil Caplan (845) 234-3204

DATE

EVENT

   
May 29, 2009

Fund Raising Dinner Cruise aboard

the Mystic Whaler
   
June 7, 2009 Quadricentennial Open Boat Day
   on the island
   
July 10, 2009 Artists on the Rock
     8:30 AM (See above)
   
July 18, 2009

Photo Workshop

     8:30 AM 3 hour on island workshop
  Thom Johnson & Robert Rodriguez Jr.
   
August 9, 2009 Dedication of the Bannerman House
   and Garden Picnic
   
September 12, 2009 Artists on the Rock
    8:30 AM 3 hour on island art workshop
   
October 18, 2009

Photo Workshop

     3:00 PM 3 hour on island workshop
   

BANNERMAN BOAT INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT

On February 27, 2009 the BCT service boat was involved in a rear end collision on  Route 9.  The boat was being transported for its annual maintenance check-up.  We are currently searching for a replacement.  Donations would be helpful as our insurance will not cover the full replacement costs.  Donations may be sent to: 

Bannerman Castle Trust Inc.

P.O. Box 843

Glenham, NY 12527

Specify "Bannerman Work Boat Replacement"


 

The Bannerman’s Castle Trust, Inc,

Proudly Presents

The Quadricentennial Facsimile Edition,

Benefiting Bannerman’s Castle Trust, Inc.

of

Great River of the Mountains: The Hudson

Photographs and Prose by Croswell Bowen

Introduction by Carl Carmer

With a new Foreword by the Author’s Daughter 

Proceeds from the Sale of the Book benefit the preservation of Bannerman’s Island

Bannerman Castle On-Line Store


The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. has received a

 $350,000 Grant

 This grant is part of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 2006        Environmental Protection Fund Grant Awards. The program provides matching funds to preserve, expand or improve state parks.

The grant will fund Phase 1 of stabilization of the structures on Bannerman Island. It will provide funds for:  masonry work, floor joists, sub-flooring and a new roof system for the Bannerman residence.


Bannerman Castle

by Thom Johnson & Barbara H. Gottlock

 Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. - Online Store


BANNERMAN ISLAND TOUR INFORMATION

THE BANNERMAN CASTLE TRUST, INC. in cooperation with The New York State Office of

 Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Presents tours of Bannerman Island:

 

1.  Sightseeing tours (Off Island)

2.  On Island Walking Tours

3.  Kayak & On Island Walking Tours:  from Cold Spring, Beacon,

 or Cornwall


HUDSON RIVER ADVENTURES:

1.   A two Hour Bannerman Island Lecture Tours on Hudson River Adventure’s   

139 passenger vessel...     

THE PRIDE OF THE HUDSON

An island historian is on board to talk about the island.

(This cruise does not land on Bannerman Island!)

Departs from The Torches Dock in Newburgh at 1:00 p.m.

RESERVATIONS: 845 220-2120


2.  A  two and a half hour Bannerman Island excursion and hard hat Walking Tour of Bannerman

Island on the Hudson River Adventure’s 49 passenger  vessel...                                       

Pollepel

$30.00 for adults and $25.00 for children 11 and under.

 Departs from The Torches Restaurant Dock in Newburgh each Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 PM

Departs from The Ferry Dock in Beacon each Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 PM

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS:  845 220-2120

 

 

           BANNERMAN ISLAND KAYAK TOURS FROM COLD SPRING

 WITH ONE OF THE HUDSON VALLEY'S FINEST OUTFITTERS HUDSON VALLEY OUTFITTERS of COLD SPRING

Trip includes kayak equipment, kayak instruction, kayak guide, lunch and a walking tour of Bannerman Island by a

 Bannerman Castle Trust historian. 

May 25, 2009 11:30 AM
June 7, 2009 10:30 AM
July 5, 2009 10:00 AM
August 8, 2009 12:30PM
August 23, 2009 1:00 PM
September 6. 2009 11:30 AM
October 10. 2009 10:0 AM

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS AND TICKET PRICES: Hudson Valley Outfitters 845-265-0221

Teri Barr at  Hudson Valley Outfitters  63 Main Street     Cold Spring, NY  10516

shop: 845-265-0221    fax: 845-265-0222  cell: 646-739-0221

www.HudsonValleyOutfitters.com


BANNERMAN ISLAND KAYAK TOURS FROM CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON

STORM KING ADVENTURE TOURS

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 845-534-7800

June 20, 2009 2:00 PM
June 28, 2009 2:00 PM
July 11, 2009 10:00 AM
August 2, 2009 2:00 PM
August 22, 2009 10:00 AM
September 13, 2009 1:00 PM

Mountain Top Outfitters

144 Main Street

Beacon, NY

845 831-1997

 May 25, 2009 10:30 AM (from Cold Springs)
 MAY 30, 2009 10:00 AM
 JUNE 20, 2009 2:30 PM
 JULY 3, 2009 2:00 PM
 JULY 18, 2009 2:00 PM
 AUGUST 1, 2009 1:30 PM
 AUGUST 15, 2009 1:00 PM
 SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 11:00 AM

BANNERMAN ISLAND GALLERY

All Art shows are at the Bannerman Island Gallery 
150 Main Street Beacon, New York
New shows open on the "Second Saturday" of each month
Opening Receptions are from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Gallery Hours
Friday, Saturdays and Sundays
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., "Second Saturdays" 12:0000 noon to 9:00 p.m.
Weekdays By Appointment
Call Neil Caplan for further information  - 845 234-3204

 


 

 

JOHN GOULD GICLEE PRINTS of “Bannerman Island” and The Beacon Ferry, “The Dutchess”, are available for sale at The Bannerman Island Gallery, located at CASTLE KEEP REALTY, 150 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508.

The Bannerman Island Gallery at Castle Keep Realty

150 Main Street

Beacon, NY 12508

CALL: 845-831-1001

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