Katherine Manthorne, Professor of Modern Art of Americas (1750-1950) at City University of New York, reveals highlights from her upcoming biography on one of the most fascinating, least-known Hudson River School painters: Eliza Pratt Greatorex. Focusing on her extraordinary life - the first female to be admitted to the National Academy of Design and one of the first artists to capture images of New York City's historic sites before they were destroyed. Starts at 2pm. Admission: $8/person, $6/members.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Main Street, Catskill, NY