Rendezvous with Rachel Revere™ IN-PERSON
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell JunctionHistory At Play™, LLC is proud to present "Rendezvous with Rachel Revere" sponsored by the Brinckerhoff House Historic Site/Home of East Fishkill Historical Society as part of the 3rd Annual Rombout Colonial Days Weekend and Encampment on Saturday Sept. 25th, 2021. Sunday's performance will be "A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson." @ 2pm. A […]
3rd Annual Rombout Colonial Days Weekend and Encampment
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell JunctionThis program is part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble. There will be living history demonstrations that will show what life was like for soldiers, camp followers and civilians during the American Revolution. Musket drills, cooking, baking, colonial games, wood working, gunsmithing and blacksmith demonstrations. There will also be live presentations by History At Play, […]
Workshop: Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell JunctionLearn to make your own immunity boosting elixirs and take them home. The History of Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider will be discussed. Limited to 6 participants. All materials provided. All workshops benefit the East Fishkill Historical Society, and will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, they will be held in our one […]
Barn Sale
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction-- Rain Date is Sunday, October 17, 2021 -- The East Fishkill Historical Society will be holding a Barn Sale, selling surplus items that are currently overwhelming our facility including art work, books, furniture, historical literature and other items.. Please RSVP and stop by to browse the grounds, explore the items and hopefully find a […]
Workshop: Corn Husk Dolls
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell JunctionLearn to make and decorate your own corn husk dolls. Fun for the whole family. The history of corn husk dolls will be discussed. All materials provided. All workshops benefit the East Fishkill Historical Society, and will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, they will be held in our one room schoolhouse.
Workshop: Besom Making
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell JunctionLearn to make and decorate your own Besom or Witches broom. The History of Besoms will be discussed. All materials will be provided. Limited to 12 participants. All workshops benefit the East Fishkill Historical Society, and will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, they will be held in our one room schoolhouse.
Workshop: Colonial Broom Making
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell JunctionLearn to make your own authentic Colonial era broom. The history of brooms will be discussed. All materials will be provided. Limited to 12 participants. All workshops benefit the East Fishkill Historical Society, and will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, they will be held in our one room schoolhouse
Annual East Fishkill Historical Society Membership Meeting
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell JunctionAn overview of the past year. Election of board members. Meet fellow members. Get involved. Sneak peak at 2022, and the future of the East Fishkill Historical Society. Refreshments will be served.