Serving the residents of Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery, and as a courtesy, residents of West Point, New York

The Town of Highlands Historical Society was delighted to present a talk by noted author and Buffalo Soldier expert Brian Shellum at the Highland Falls Library this past Saturday, March 1, 2025.
There were at least 50 people in the audience enjoying the lecture.

If you missed the lecture, the Buffalo Soldiers Exhibit is still on display for viewing at the library.

The Highland Falls Library was recently filled with a special exhibit of bespoke clothing designed by artist Cynthia Ivey Abitz. There were silk dresses with floral embellishments on a red carpet, layered ensembles with perfectly aligned hemlines, and original paintings reminiscent of Toulouse-Lautrec with carpe diem slogans.

The exhibit was a 20 year retrospective of clothing brand Ivey Abitz, a company founded by Hudson Valley dwellers Cynthia and Joshua Ivey Abitz. For two decades, Ivey Abitz has been offering designs that can best be described as regalia for everyday wear.

Enjoy the photos below from the exhibition. Apologies to those who were unable to experience it in person, but please enjoy the photos below to give you a glimpse of the unique exhibition.

To VIEW MORE photos and to watch an interview with the artist, click on the image below to be directed to her website.