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Sunday, August 24 (1p-4p)
BOOK SIGNING
Former Newburgh Preservationist returns for a Book Signing Event.
Tom Porfidio, a New York native credited with restoring two hoes in the city's historic east end to the National Register designation will be presenting his book, Breakfast with Tom - The Stories, at the Historical Society of Newburgh's Captain David Crawford House, 189 Montgomery Street in Newburgh from 1p-4p. Mr. Porfidio's book chronicles his efforts in the restoration process and documents early efforts of preservationist Libby Lyons, who was an advocate for preservation during a time when whole neighborhoods were being razed under the guise of ruban renewal. Tom's book also offers would be B&B owners a practical guide to starting and running a Bed and Breakfast while he recounts his time as host of the Stockbridge Ramsdell, a Bed and Breakfast wwhere he entertained visitors from all over the world. In addition to the book signing event, the Captain David Crawford House will be open for tours. Members free, non-members $5.
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