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Grateful Dead Tribute Music & Crafts Festival On the Great Lawn at Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House Sloatsburg, NY July 30th

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Sloatsburg, NY – Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House was added to the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2006. Born in 1792, Jacob Sloat married Sarah Bigelow Hollenbeck in December 1826 and, together, they had nine children; five of whom died before the age of four. Jacob Sloat was only 23 years old when he built his first local mill in 1815-1816.

 Sloat had gained a reputation as an inventor, industrialist and entrepreneur, producing as much as 8,000 pounds per week of the cotton twine that dominated the New York market, supported a thriving village and made Jacob Sloat a wealthy man. He began construction of a magnificent new home in 1846 ~ an avant-guard Greek Revival gem that he may have designed himself with the help his friend Jasper Cropsey, who was both an accomplished artist and student of architecture.

In the summer of 1848, Jacob Sloat and his family moved into the newly-constructed Harmony Hall. When he died less than a decade later in 1857, the house passed into the hands of his wife Sarah and, in 1861, it was purchased from the widow by the couple’s 23-year-old son, Henry. 

Today, the magnificent home built in the heart of New York State’s historic Ramapo Pass is raising nearly the same level of excitement in the tiny village that it prompted more than 160 years ago when the Jacob Sloat family crossed the newly-painted threshold for the first time. 

This stately home once again welcomes visitors on a limited basis, offering a wide range of arts and educational programming. Harmony Hall is expected to serve as the cultural center of western Rockland County – welcoming visitors to a region renown for its natural beauty, magnificent parks and significant contribution to American history.

There are limited hourly tours of the Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House for a $5.00 donation, not included in your ticket price.

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GoFundMe Created for Clarkstown 2-Year-Old Courageously Battling Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)

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GoFundMe Created for Clarkstown 2-Year-Old Courageously Battling Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) – a Rare Pediatric Brain Cancer

GoFundMe reads – In the face of unimaginable odds, we come to you with heavy hearts and a plea for support. Our dear friends Tori & Rob are navigating a heartbreaking journey as their beautiful 2-year-old daughter, Lily, courageously battles Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). The gravity of this rare and aggressive pediatric brain cancer was compounded by the devastating news that Lily has been given just 6-9 months to live.

Yet, in the midst of this painful reality, Lily continues to defy expectations with a spirit that shines brighter than the darkest prognosis. Her laughter, resilience, and boundless love have become a beacon of hope for everyone touched by her story.

We are reaching out to you today to ask for your support in the most challenging fight of Lily’s young life. The financial burden of medical treatments, experimental therapies, and end-of-life care is overwhelming for Tori & Rob. We have created a GoFundMe campaign to alleviate this burden and ensure that Lily receives the best possible care during her remaining time with us.
Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on Lily’s quality of life, enabling Tori & Rob to focus on creating lasting memories and providing comfort for their precious daughter. Additionally, we ask that you share this campaign with your network, helping us reach compassionate hearts who may be willing to join us in this fight.
Let us rally together to show Lily, Tori, Rob & Danny, and all those affected by DIPG that they are not alone. Your generosity and kindness will make a meaningful difference during this incredibly challenging time.
Thank you for opening your hearts to Lily’s story and for standing with us as we fight against DIPG, refusing to accept its grim prognosis.
With heartfelt gratitude,

Brittany Massaro Farkas

Please consider donating in the link below to help support Lily’s fight! Let’s come together as a community and help support this family while they navigate this difficult time.

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Photo: Male Deer in Rockland County

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Photo by Rockland County Photographer Owey Cramsie Jr.

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