Abraham VanNess February 18, 1756 – August 12, 1777 Abraham VanNess was born in Kinderhook, NY the son of John VanNess (1725 – 1802 Lieutenant NY First Line Regiment, ... Continue reading...
From Church to Community Center – A Living Legacy of Gathering, Connection and Shared Purpose Today, the Malden Bridge Community Center stands as a welcoming gathering place for neighbors, ... Continue reading...
One of The Most Significant Moments Tied To The House Occurred in August 1777 Communities across the country are reflecting on how national history connects to hometown places from ... Continue reading...
A Story of Movement, Community and American Making – From Old Chatham to Malden Bridge As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, it’s easy to focus on the ... Continue reading...
Henry Knox was born in Boston, MA on July 25, 1750 to William Knox and Mary (Campbell) Knox, immigrants from Scotland. His Father was a ship builder who left ... Continue reading...
A part of Malden Bridge history, the Thayer Hoes Pump Factory was a local industry. Though small in scale, it was long lived. The pump factory actually preceded in ... Continue reading...
Richard J. Dorsey (1927-2023) was Town Historian for Chatham, New York, and dedicated years to researching, writing, and producing a group of books telling the history of towns ... Continue reading...
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The Malden Bridge Community Center is proud to support our local community programs and organizations such as The North Chatham Free Library, The Northern Neighbors of Columbia County, The Chatham Free Store and The New Lebanon Food Pantry.
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