• We Are Open


    August 1st and 2nd, 2020, was opening weekend at Old Austerlitz and it was a great success!Since we have a lot of photos, we are going to let the photos do the speaking (although, full…

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  • $20,000


    That is our goal – to raise $20,000 this summer for the operating expenses of Old Austerlitz. As many of you know, the Blueberry Festival has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. The festival…

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  • SUMMER EVENTS UPDATE


    As you might well have imagined, the Austerlitz Historical Society will be cancelling some of our scheduled summer events due to the pandemic. This is a time when we have been forced to look at…

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  • History Goes On


    Even during these difficult times, work at Old Austerlitz goes on. Tim Hawley is creating a base to display a beautiful weathervane. Clarke Olsen is working on rustic wood stanchions for the barn exhibit, and…

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  • OH WHAT PROGRAMS WE HAVE IN STORE !


    As we settle in for the remainder of the long winter and welcome spring we are actively exploring new possibilities.Listed below are some of the projects planned for this year. We will send out further…

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  • Flea Market -June 13th, 9-3.


    The Austerlitz Historical Society will host a Flea Market and Tag Sale on the site of Old Austerlitz. Though vendors will take the majority of spaces, we will once again we offer members a table…

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  • HOLIDAY GATHERING


    On December 7th from 1-3 pm the Austerlitz Historical Society will open it’s doors and celebrate the season . The Morey- Devereaux House will be decorated for the holidays with fires lit and refreshments served.…

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  • 2019 Autumn in Austerlitz


    Saturday September 28th 11-4 pm Adults-$7.00 Children under 12- Free No pets please   This year’s Autumn in Austerlitz Festival is held on Saturday, September 28th, 11-4 pm. Rain or Shine. Admission is $7 for…

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  • A Great Loss for the Austerlitz Historical Society


    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Herron, one of the original founders of the Austerlitz Historical Society. Bob continued to be an active member and strong presence in all…

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  • July 7-Celebrating the Installation of Historic Markers


      Town Historian- Tom Moreland The Town and Historical Society are hosting events this Sunday in connection with the installation of markers in Austerlitz and Spencertown celebrating their designations as Historic Districts on the National…

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