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Local historians thank county for Rev250 support as Dutchess readies 250th programming

Dutchess County Legislature · April 14, 2025

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Town historians and the county historian praised Rev250 funding and digitization efforts that organizers say position Dutchess County for significant programming tied to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

Valerie LaRobeidere, town of Dover historian and chair of a Rev250 work group, thanked the Legislature for establishing and increasing Rev250 grant funding and described a network of town historians, the county historian's digitization work and partnerships that she said will support 250th-anniversary programming.

"We are now poised to deliver programming for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution that can really make Dutchess County shine," LaRobeidere said, noting long-term collaboration among town historians, the Dutchess County Historical Society and county staff who have been digitizing historical records.

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