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More History Revealed at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House
Entombed under wallboard was the impressive ceiling plaster work, over-mantle, and the intact ceiling medallion.
Peter Bush
2 days ago2 min read


OBITUARY OF HARRISON O. BUSH, JR.
Harrison Oney Bush, Jr., died peacefully at home on June 28, 2025. He was the son of Harrison O. Bush, Sr., and Mary Allen Bush, a direct descendant of Jacob Sloat, founder of Sloatsburg. he and his son Peter were instrumental in founding the nonprofit Friends of Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House preservation/restoration to save his Great, Great Grandfather's 1848 homestead which was was in imminent threat of being torn down.

Friends of Harmony Hall
Jun 303 min read


Preserving the Past, Restoring the Future: Porch Project Receives Major Support!
The Friends of Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House are thrilled to share exciting news that marks a significant step forward in our ongoing...

Friends of Harmony Hall
Apr 81 min read


Reviving a Forgotten Legacy: Eve M. Kahn's Tribute to Photographer Anna Francis Levins at Harmony Hall
This is a recap of New York Times' Contributing writer Eve M. Kahn's talk about forgotten legacy Anna Francis Levins at Harmony Hall.
Peter Bush
Apr 12 min read


Tea Time with Victorian Charm at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House!
An event to enjoy a Victorian Tea Time at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House in Sloatsburg.

Friends of Harmony Hall
Apr 11 min read


Jacob Sloat Descendant Turns 99!
Harrison O. Bush, Jr., great-great-grandson of Jacob Sloat, turned 99 on January 13, 2025.

Friends of Harmony Hall
Jan 132 min read


A Family's Journey to Sloatsburg: Finding Magic and Community at Harmony Hall
This personal story was written by Kat Diamond, a long time member and supportive volunteer. In the summer of 2009, my family and I moved...

Friends of Harmony Hall
Nov 22, 20243 min read


With Deep Sorrow, We Bid Farewell to Geoff Welch
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, a prince among us passed away on a quiet Saturday.

Friends of Harmony Hall
Jun 18, 20244 min read


Local Business Owner Steers Proceeds to Harmony Hall
The Ticking Tent, founded by Christina Juarez and Benjamin Reynart, held its inaugural one-day shopping extravaganza at Valley Rock Inn &...

Friends of Harmony Hall
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Harmony Hall Window Restoration Commences!
Three historic preservation advocacy attributes, Persistence, Passion, and Planning, are essential characteristics and critical...
Peter Bush
Feb 8, 20244 min read


Highlights of Our 2023 Grateful Dead Music Festival!
Jerry Garcia himself must have sent us, “Here Comes Sunshine,” for the second annual Grateful Dead Tribute & Craft Festival held on...

Friends of Harmony Hall
Aug 16, 20231 min read
RESCHEDULING to Tues, Feb 28th, 7pm - Salon Series: Mr. Marshall Comes to Hillburn
Travis W. Jackson will present an illustrated recount of a historic decision in New York's civil rights and education history that took...

Friends of Harmony Hall
Jan 20, 20231 min read


Recap: Victorian Holiday 2022!
The Friends of Harmony Hall’s Victorian Holiday event is the perfect signature venue to celebrate the numerous accomplishments of a most...
Peter Bush
Dec 7, 20223 min read


THE MUSCIANSHIP OF THE SLOAT FAMILY!
I attended the 13th Annual EpiscoBuild concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity of greater Newburg on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Grace...
Peter Bush
Feb 27, 20202 min read


Sloatsburg Chamber New Year Party!
The Friends of Harmony Hall joined business members from Sloatsburg, Suffern & Tuxedo for the Sloatsburg Chamber's annual New Year's...

Friends of Harmony Hall L
Feb 6, 20201 min read


A Memorable Victorian Holiday Event!
The best of Christmas past and present prevailed at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House, Sunday, December 1st, making spirits merry and bright...
Peter Bush
Dec 2, 20191 min read


Cropsey Barn Ribbon Cutting
The Friends of Harmony Hall's Kathy Goldman and Geoff Welch, in support of historic preservation and the Rockland Farm Alliance, attended...

Friends of Harmony Hall L
Nov 15, 20191 min read


A Celebratory Dessert Reception!!
Please join the Friends of Harmony Hall and Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht for a Celebratory Dessert Reception on Sunday,...

Friends of Harmony Hall L
Nov 1, 20191 min read


Autumn Equinox Weekend Highlights!
On Saturday September 21 a history presentation, Shore to Shore, The Hudson River as the Springboard for the Yorktown Campaign in the...
Peter Bush
Sep 24, 20191 min read