ABOUT
ABOUT
OUR MISSION
HISTORIC STUYVESANT is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich natural and cultural heritage of Stuyvesant, New York. Through stewardship, education, and community engagement, we safeguard historic landmarks, protect natural landscapes, and share stories that define our town’s unique character. Our mission is to inspire appreciation for our shared past, foster sustainable practices, and ensure that future generations can experience and learn from Stuyvesant's history and environment.
BOARD OF MANAGERS
KEEGAN ONEAL
PRESIDENT
Bio to come
GREG PETTYJOHN
TREASURER
bio to come
is a professional ornithologist and Master Gardener. Her career has included teaching college biology courses, managing a biodiversity inventory program, consulting for government agencies, and writing a book on the birds of the Hudson Valley. A committed conservationist, she is past President of the New York State Ornithological Association, a former member of the Columbia County Environmental Management Council, and a Columbia Land Conservancy volunteer.
KATHRYN SCHNEIDER
brings over ten years of Board experience to Historic Stuyvesant. Since the early days of the community effort to recognize and save the historic Stuyvesant Falls bridge, she has provided the Board with important local contacts and assisted in assembling the team of professional advisers. "Our Bridge is a symbol of our identity, bringing the community together, and creating not only a spectacular landscape, but also a chance for residents and visitors to experience an important part of what makes the Falls a special place to live, where we slow down and yield to neighbors every day."
DR. KARYN DORNEMANN
is an Emmy award winning television director who drove across the single lane Stuyvesant Falls bridge many years ago, and found himself gobsmacked that such a picturesque corner of history remains intact. He’s now a resident who sees a bright future for the hamlet and helps with the media and the website.