Mildred Starin named 2019 Martha Washington Woman of History

Washington's Headquarters Newburgh
Historic advocate and preservationist Mildred Starin is this year's recipient of the Martha Washington Woman of History Award. This award is given by Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site each year to a woman who has made a contribution to the history of the Hudson Valley through education, promotion, or preservation. The honor was inspired by Martha Washington, an outstanding woman in history who resided in the Hudson Valley with her husband, General George Washington, during the last days of the Revolutionary War.

 Mrs. Starin, of Newburgh, is a member of the Newburgh Preservation Association and has dedicated a lifetime to preservation and promotion of historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley.

Mrs. Starin repaired and refurbished the Gomez Mill House, securing New York State registered status for the homestead; eventually the property was placed on the National Register. She has also lobbied for preservation of the Reuben Deyo Farm, the Chadwick Mansion, and the Dutch Reformed Church. One of her local claims to fame is that she saved the Chadwick Mansion's copper finial when it was being demolished.

The award presentation will take place at Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, on March 24, 2019, during the Women's History Month program, The General's Lady. The public is welcome to attend the program, starting at 2:00 PM.

For further details or directions, call 845-562-1195.