by Janet Terhune, Director

Goshen, NY — Goshen, the county seat of Orange County, NY, is situated in the Hudson Valley 60 miles northwest of New York City. Settled in 1714, Goshenboasts of a rich farming heritage as well as a vibrant history of harness racing. Goshen Revisited follows the development of the village and the town with more than 200 photographs highlighting the village’s Victorian homes, the downtown business district, schools and organizations, and prominent residents. Photographs show some of the many farms that made Goshen a thriving dairy center, and they trace the history of harness racing that gave Goshenthe title “Cradle of the Trotter.”

Now available from The Harness Racing Museum (www.harnessmuseum.com) in Goshen, New York, Goshen Revisited is the second volume on Goshenin Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series. Order your book today by calling the Winner’s Circle Gift Shop at The Harness Racing Museum, 845-294-6330.

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is located at 240 Main Street in Goshen, N.Y., and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last tour 4 p.m.) Thanks to US Trotting Association support, the Museum is currently offering free admission for walk-in visitors and $4.00/person for group docent-guided tours. For information on the Museum, special events, gift shop services and educational programs the Museum offers, please call 845.294.6330 or visit www.harnessmuseum.com.