# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pinkster Azalea: A story of a unique plant, local history, the Dutch community, and slavery
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Our native Pinkster azaleas and the word Pinkster hold a unique place in local and New York State history. During the 1700s and 1800s, the word "Pinkster" was associated with a weeklong Dutch celebration of Pentecost that eventually evolved into a significant holiday for enslaved people. Once a major East Coast festival, it is now nearly forgotten. 

The term "Pinkster azalea" refers to two distinct species of Rhododendron that are native to New York. This class explores how to identify these plants and where to find them in the wild. Additionally, the course offers a glimpse into our regional history, covering the intersection of Dutch traditions, early festivals, and the experience of slavery.

Presenter: Chris Cash, SUNY Cobleskill, retired 

Location: The Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House
Registration: Arboretum members: individual $5, family $15; nonmembers individual $5, family $15
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/esperance/pinkster-azalea-a-story-of-a-unique-plant-local-history-the-dutch-community-and-slavery/200029801022715
- **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, meetups, nonprofit, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Esperance
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 174 Lape Rd, Esperance, NY
- **lat**: 42.78296
- **long**: -74.27083
- **full address**: 174 Lape Rd, Esperance, NY, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pinkster Azalea: A story of a unique plant, local history, the Dutch community, and slavery being held?
  - **A:** Pinkster Azalea: A story of a unique plant, local history, the Dutch community, and slavery takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 174 Lape Rd, Esperance, NY, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pinkster Azalea: A story of a unique plant, local history, the Dutch community, and slavery?
  - **A:** Pinkster Azalea: A story of a unique plant, local history, the Dutch community, and slavery is organized by Landis Arboretum.

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