Privies, Earth Closets and Close Stools

Name: Privies, Earth Closets and Close Stools
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-11
Location: Bronck Museum, 90 Co Hwy 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051

Sep 11, 2026
Bronck Museum, 90 Co Hwy 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051

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Join Shelby Mattice for the curator’s tour, “Privies, Earth Closets and Close Stools,” exploring how people managed human waste before the advent of modern flush toilets. The tour begins at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 11.

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Date: September 11, 2026

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Bronck Museum, 90 Co Hwy 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051
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90 Co Hwy 42
Coxsackie, NY 12051
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518-731-6490

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Vedder Research Library

Owned & operated by the Greene County Historical Society, the Vedder Research Library houses the most comprehensive genealogical, historical, and archival collection in Greene County. Our collections are made available to the public by appointment year-round. Visit our website or give us a call to book your research appointment. Additionally, check out the new Mid-Hudson Libraries mobile app to help plan your visits, track your reading, and stay connected on the go.

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A National Historic Landmark and the Hudson Valley’s oldest home. The tour begins with the approach taken by the first European settlers to the development of the American wilderness, and proceeds through the evolution of the Bronck farmstead as the environment, family life, and agricultural practice changed. The content of this year’s walking tours has been drawn together from various museum specialty programs and has never been offered in a single tour. Tour admission is $8 per person. Reservations and payment must be made online. Only those with reservations will be included in tours. Tours are offered at 11 AM and 2 PM on Thursdays and Fridays only. Each tour will be offered to a maximum of 6 participants. This is an outside walking tour, suitable clothing and shoes are recommended and visitors must be able to walk or stand for at least 30 minutes. For additional tour information and to make the required tour reservations please visit our website at www.gchistory.org. The site was operated as a working farm by 8 generations of the Bronck Family. The 1663 and 1738 dwellings are furnished with 18th and 19th century art and furniture. The Victorian horse barn has a varied collection of Greene County and Catskill Mountain House memorabilia. The unique 13-sided barn houses a collection of horse drawn vehicles. MAY, 17, 2026 On Sunday, May 17, all are invited to gather on the grounds of the Bronck House in Coxsackie for our annual Association Day. Arts and Culture Holiday Events Programs and Workshops Literary Events Historical

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