Friends of Belden House

 

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Art Exhibit at Mahopac Public Library April 15 to June 1, 2008

Art Exhibt Info


Historic Belden House subject of Paint-Fest 2006

Putnam County Courier August 17, 2006

Paint-Fest Pix


Lady Belden


The Family of Linda Birrell-Meunier inhabited Belden House from 1973 to 1990.  Her Father was employed by the DEP and she has fond memories of her stay there. 

1973 to 1990

 

 

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Our Mission

In our effort to memorialize and celebrate Putnam County's historical heritage, we, the Friends of Belden House, are committed to preserving and restoring the 245-year old Belden House to its former grandeur, so that present and future generations can know and appreciate this unique contribution to the County's Pre-Revolutionary history and the mid-19th Century revival of Gothic Architecture.

We realize that partnerships are essential and therefore, we seek and welcome the cooperation and support of public officials and private organizations as well as individuals who will assist us in the realization of our mission. 


Our Vision

The history and fate of Belden House is inextricably linked with that of the development of  New York City's Watershed System.   Therefore, it is proposed that Belden House become a museum - a fitting repository of photographs, documents and artifacts, representing the century-long, continuing association between Belden House and New York City's presence in Putnam County. 

 

 

 

Get Involved !

We, the residents of Putnam County, support and encourage all efforts, including those of New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Putnam County officials, community organizations and interested individuals, to preserve and restore the 1760 Gothic Revival Belden House as a unique reminder for present and future generations of Putnam's historical, cultural and architectural past.


Links

www.putopenspaces.com

www.newyorkwater.org

www.westchesterlandtrust.org

www.townofcarmel.org

www.putnamcountyny.com


 

 

DEP ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2.9 MILLION REHABILITATION OF BELDEN HOUSE IN PUTNAM COUNTY