The Society of New Concord

The Society of New Concord We recognize, continue and promote the community of the Hamlet of New Concord.

The Society of New Concord was founded by local families in the Winter of 1982-83 as a way to recognize, continue and promote the community of the Hamlet of New Concord. It was conceived by its initiators as a symbolic bridge to join the New Concord of yesteryear with the New Concord of today. From its earliest days, the Society has had a historical perspective; and those historical underpinnings

have continued to inform its activities and projects. The Society strives to be a promoter of local historical preservation; it was also meant to promote or preserve a sense of community in the small locality, and to foster social interaction and enjoyment.

09/07/2025

After four long years of dedication to the task by Red Rock volunteers and local contractors, the One Room schoolhouse is almost completely restored! The doors will be open on October 11th--come see the gorgeous and historical interior!

08/31/2025

⏳ Just 2 weeks away!
Join us Sunday, September 14 at 2:00 pm at the Church at Old Austerlitz for General Knox & the Winter Trek to Boston — a free program presented by historian and author Gary Léveillé.

Learn about the rich history of our border towns along the southern Berkshires and eastern Columbia County, NY, and the incredible winter journey that shaped America’s fight for independence.

📍 Church at Old Austerlitz
💲 Free admission

07/25/2025

The weekend approaches…and I smell pancakes on the horizon!

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BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 2025 IS THIS SUNDAY!
9 AM — 3 PM
Rain or shine!
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ADMISSION:
🫐Adults $10; FREE for ages 12 & Under
🥞 There is an additional charge for the Pancake Breakfast:
Adults $10; Children under 12 $5

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE UPON ARRIVAL! We accept cash, check, and credit card!

🫐 The 24th Blueberry Festival offers an exciting day of family fun with our famous blueberry pancake breakfast, early 19th century craft demonstrations, antiques, artists, children’s activities, live music, and food vendors. Every’s coming up Blueberries at this not-to-miss festival!

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07/07/2025

https://letsgococo.org/

GoCoCo and explore trails while making new friends. Events sell out quickly, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. This May, the Columbia…

06/12/2025

Red Rock Historical Society Presents:
Saving the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse: A Conversation with the Restoration Chair
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4 pm at the RRHS building
459 County Route 24, East Chatham NY
Please join us to hear about The Preservation of the Hudson - Athens Lighthouse as told by our guest speaker, Van Calhoun, the chair of the Preservation Committee.
Built in 1874, the lighthouse was manned until the 1950’s and was placed on the National Register a few decades later. Now owned by the non-profit Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society, the lighthouse is being carefully restored to assure it will last formany more years. The Preservation Society has a website ( https://halps.org ) with more information about the history of this great Lighthouse.
Van Calhoun, chair of the Preservation committee, comes from a family with a long history in our area as his ancestors settled in Colonial America in the 1600’s. His fourth Great-Grandfather was Hosea Birge, a Revolutionary War Soldier. A Chatham High
School graduate, Van was raised on the family farm and after college, he has had a varied career including ownership of the Calhoun Contracting company that built reproductions
of historic homes. He and his wife of 25 years, Dr. Sue Senecah, a retired SUNY ESF professor, are Co-Captains of the tugboat, Betty June.
All are welcome, admission is free and refreshments will be served after the presentation!

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Address

2689 County Route 9, P O Box 3
East Chatham, NY
12060

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