14
June
2026
Sunday Salon Tour: Black History Tour
Sunday, June 14 at 12pm
Explore the historic property with a Museum Educator and uncover the often-overlooked histories of labor at the Site, including differing perspectives on land ownership, anti-Black policies, and the efforts of Black Catskill residents who organized abolitionist circles in the 19th century.
The Thomson family, into whom Thomas Cole married, enslaved people from at least 1790 to 1820. The Federal-style Main House, built in 1815, was likely constructed in part by enslaved laborers. Ongoing research at the Site continues to uncover and share the stories of those whose labor sustained the household and made life at the property possible.
Venue(s)
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is the former home of Hudson River School of Art founder, Thomas Cole. Located in the village of Catskill, the house, called Cedar Grove, and Cole's studio are open for tours, events, and workshops throughout the year.
