Events
5th Annual Rombout Colonial Days
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesStep back in time and witness what life was like in the Hudson Valley during the 1770’s, featuring 2nd NY Provincials, 2nd Regiment of the Dutchess County Militia, Hathorn’s Regiment, the 23rd regiment of foot Royal Welch Fusiliers, woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking and baking demonstrations, and much more. Children 13 and under are free.
Author Series: Featuring Cait Johnson
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesCait Johnson is the author of six popular books of spiritual non-fiction, including Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging, Witch in the Kitchen, and Celebrating the Great Mother. She is a freelance editor, ghost-writer, and developmental editor, as well as a counselor and creative midwife, helping people to live their most authentic and joyful lives. Cait […]
Author Series: Featuring John Lipman
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesEast Fishkill Historical Society Author Series: Featuring John Lipman Come and hear author John Lipman talk about his book, "Alfred B. DelBello: His Life and Times." Published in 2022 by Atmosphere Press, the biography chronicles the riveting career of an extraordinary political leader during his rise from the trailblazing mayor of Yonkers, N.Y., to the […]
Annual Members Meeting & Volunteer Thank You Potluck
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesAn overview of the past year and a sneak peak at what is ahead for 2024 and the future of the East Fishkill Historical Society. Opportunity to meet fellow members and find out how to get involved. Please plan to bring and share a dish in true pot luck fashion.
Annual Christmas Open House
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesJoin us as we welcome our neighbors to help ring in the holiday season. The Brinckerhoff Farmhouse will be decorated in fine greenery for the start of the holiday season. Santa and Randolph the Reingoat will be back for you and your family to take pictures with. A $5 donation for photos and a donation […]
Meet The Author: Elizabeth Cunningham
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesWidely known for The Maeve Chronicles, Elizabeth is the author of five other novels and four collections of poems. My Life as a Prayer, her debut work of nonfiction. Elizabeth lives right here in the Hudson Valley. There is a reception following Elizabeth’s presentation to “Meet the Author”.
Meet the Author: Cait Johnson
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesFor our April Meet the Author Series you are invited to a special spring event featuring the return of local author Cait Johnson with a receptive to follow... Cait Johnson is the author of six popular books of spiritual non-fiction, including Witch Wisdom for Magical Aging, Witch in the Kitchen, and Celebrating the Great Mother. […]
Civil War Weekend 2024
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesJoin us for living history demonstrations all weekend long. There will be tours of our beautiful grounds, farmhouse, ice house, school house, barn, blacksmith and equipment. Tactics and weapons demonstrations - muskets & cannon. Historic trades - camp cooking, period music & artifacts Refreshments on-site Noon - 2 pm.
Meet the Author: Mark Perlman
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesAs part of our Meet the Author series, please join us as Mark Perlman reads from and discusses his book “The Reluctant Soldier.” The Reluctant Soldier: A Novel by Connecticut Author Mark Perlman Revives the Fascinating Story of the Harlem Hellfighters and Much More The Reluctant Soldier follows the adventures and misadventures of Virgil Carpenter, a […]
Annual Strawberry Festival – June 2, 2024
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesWe have been presenting this annual community event for over 50 years. Come and join your neighbors as we celebrate the return of summer. Live music, tours of our farmhouse and out buildings, demonstrations, animals, children’s games, food for purchase and our famous Strawberry Shortcake while supplies last.
House Tours
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesCome and explore the grounds or Farmhouse.
6th Annual Rombout Colonial Days Weekend
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesStep back in time to 1777 and visit with the men and women of the Rombout Precinct and learn what life was like for the soldiers and civilians who lived here during the Revolutionary War. What was life was like in the Hudson Valley during the 1770’s? Come experience woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking and baking demonstrations, […]