Olana State Historic Site to Host Chamber Business After Hours

Hudson, NY, August 4, 2010 – Join the Chamber to learn about Columbia County’s rich history as Olana State Historic Site hosts a Business After Hours on Thursday, August 12.  The event will be held at Olana and will run from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Olana is located on Route 9G in Hudson.

Named for a fortress treasure-house in ancient Persia, Olana was the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), one of America's most important artists, a student of Thomas Cole, and a major figure in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Built high on a hill near Hudson, New York between 1870 and 1891, then as now, Olana offers magnificent sweeping vistas of the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River and the Taconic Hills. Today, Olana is a New York State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Hudson Valley and upstate New York. Called by Church "the Center of the World," Olana's Persian style house and 250 acres of picturesque grounds are a masterpiece as grand as any of his paintings.

Business After Hours’ offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people.  All members of the business community are invited to attend this business event.  Tours, hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be offered during the After Hours.   There is no cost to attend but guests are encouraged to contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 if they plan to attend.  For more information about Olana State Historic Site call (518) 828-0135 or visit their website at www.olana.org.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County, providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members.  Those seeking more information concerning the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and membership can contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.

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