March 2009 The Friends of Beattie Powers invite you to take advantage of the programs and events we offer at Beattie-Powers Place in the beautiful village of Catskill, New York! Coming soon at Beattie-Powers Place: Your are cordially invited...to our Annual Fundraiser! Sunday, April 19 at 2PM -- Bard College Conservatory of Music "Duos" Free to the public. Saturday, May 9 -- Fortnightly Club of Catskill: Wine and Cheese Festival Saturday, June 6 -- Friends of Beattie-Powers Fundraiser Dinner $150 Admission Sunday, June 7 -- Quadricentennial Exibition: 'Catskill as a Port' Opening Free Admission ABOUT the Friends of Beattie-Powers The Friends of Beattie-Powers is a group of Catskill area citizens who are dedicated to restoring this historic Catskill Village property. We also develop programs and events at Beattie-Powers Place for the entire community to enjoy. HISTORY of Beattie-Powers Place James Powers was a prominent businessman and State Assemblyman who built the house at Beattie-Powers Place in 1839. The house with sweeping views of the Hudson River and the state historic site of Olana, remained in his family for more than one hundred years. In the early 1990s, Mary Dean Beattie bequeathed the residence to the Village of Catskill and its residents. She must have felt a great love for her small Village to leave such a generous gift. We are grateful for her remembrance. The Beattie-Powers House is architecturally and historically significant. The Friends of Beattie-Powers is working on securing grants and donations to restore both the park and the house. We hope that when the public sees this beautiful gift left them, they will support our efforts. Beattie-Powers Place is here for everyone to enjoy. EVENTS at Beattie-Powers Place WINTER/SPRING EVENTS Sunday, April 19 at 2PM -- Bard College Conservatory of Music "Duos" Free to the public. Saturday, May 9 -- Fortnightly Club of Catskill: Wine and Cheese Festival Saturday, June 6 -- Friends of Beattie-Powers Fundraiser Dinner $150 Admission Sunday, June 7 -- Quadricentennial Exibition: 'Catskill as a Port' Opening Free Admission Quadricentennial Exhibition: 'Catskill as a Port' An exhibit of paintings, drawings and vintage photographs documenting the role Catskill played as a port over 200 years. Open Hours: Weekends in June 1PM to 5PM and July 4 and 5. This is Free and Open to the Public. WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS with legendary Hudson River views You can have your "once in a lifetime event" at Beattie-Powers Place! Just email beattiepowersplace@gmail.com for questions and scheduling Click here to download our fee schedule in Word. STAY INFORMED of our programs and events Send an email to beattiepowersplace@gmail.com and get added to our e-newsletter list. To save time and money we send out monthly alerts that include details on all of our events.. DONATE and help support our restoration project Upkeep for our historic house is expensive and maintaining nearly 7 acres of Hudson River parkland is a challenge! You can make a tax-deductible gift to help support our restoration of both the Beattie-Powers Place park and the James Powers House by making our a check to Greene County Council on the Arts, with "Friends of Beattie-Powers" written on the memo line. Then mail your contribution to: The Friends of Beattie-Powers Box 453 Catskill, NY 12414 We are committed to keeping you informed as to our progress with this project. Look for campaign results on this site. AREA RESOURCES in Catskill, New York Village of Catskill Heart of Catskill Association Greene County Council on the Arts Greene County Tourism Thomas Cole Museum Olana State Historic Site