Did you know that Crailo State Historic Site would not exist today, without the determined efforts of Susan de Lancey van Rensselaer Strong? In 1899, Susan, descendant of Hendrick van Rensselaer (who built Crailo in 1707), purchased the badly deteriorated building and spent the next twenty years repairing and stabilizing the structure. Through her determination, Susan prevented the demolition of Crailo and greatly contributed to research on the history of Dutch New York, Crailo, and the van Rensselaer family. For that reason, Crailo State Historic Site is today considered an important architectural landmark and historic resource regarding the Dutch Colonial experience. Join Fiona Lyons, Crailo Historic Site Assistant, and learn about the history of Crailo, and the woman who saved it. 

Thank you to the Crailo Historic Site for presenting this program. Registration is required as space is limited.