Celebrating 125 Years
By Lindsey Clark | info@mainstreetmag.com
Before the thought of a fire department in Millerton, NY, even came to mind, a bucket brigade and the aid of the townspeople were the two main assets to […]
Dutchess County’s Historic Tavern Trail
The tavern has been a part of everyday life in America since the country’s very outset.
Ironically, those supposed teetotallers, the Puritans, are reported to have established the first tavern, then called an “ordinary” […]
The Artist with a Knife
By CB Wismar | info@mainstreetmag.com
Some artists use elegant sable brushes to apply their paints. Some artists use high carbon chisels to carefully form stone into sculpture. “Leon” Li uses a razor-sharp, forged two steel, […]
Women’s Day Off
Once upon a time, on the tiny island country of Iceland, women across the land took a day off. From farms to factories, schools to shops, and homes to hospitals and hotels, women […]
Men, Mounts, & Mountains
By Allison Guertin Marchese | info@mainstreetmag.com
The true origins of polo appear to be as hotly contested as some modern day polo matches … but it’s always wise to start somewhere. Most agree that […]
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
By John Torsiello | info@mainstreetmag.com
The history of brave men and women in their magical flying machines are lovingly preserved at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum. But this is not your static, hands-off museum. […]
A Cuba father and son trip
By Peter Greenough | info@mainstreetmag.com
Having visited every Spanish and Portuguese-speaking country in Latin America over the years, except for Cuba and Honduras, I was eager to see the jewel of the Caribbean under […]
Great Barrington’s largest employer: Jane Iredale, Cosmetic Entrepreneur
By Christine Bates | info@mainstreetmag.com
It was a surprise to me that the creator of my favorite brand of mineral makeup was Great Barrington’s largest private employer and also a driving force in the town’s […]
Making Hay While the Sun Shines
By Christine Bates | info@mainstreetmag.com
For our Animal themed issue, Main Street interviewed Scot Galliher, the founder and owner of Silver Mountain Hay, in his 1835 house overlooking snow covered hay fields. We discovered the origin […]
Columbia County Habitat for Humanity
By Mary B. O’Neill, Ph.D. | info@mainstreetmag.com
It’s no mystery that people are attracted to this area for its simplicity and beauty. The desire to live here on a full or part-time basis is driven […]