Events
EFHS Annual Members Meeting and Pot Luck
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 2023 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.
The Brinkerhoff House Ghost Hunt with Celebrity Guest John Zaffis
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesEast Fishkill Historical Society and Full Moon Paranormal presents the Brinkerhoff House paranormal investigation featuring SYFY's Haunted Collector John Zaffis Want to explore an 1785 dutch farmhouse & carriage barn, ice house, and an 1820 one room school with a SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUEST? Our featured guest speaker, John Zaffis, will be joining us on this […]
EFHS Annual Christmas Open House and Holiday Food Drive
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesThe 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 of canned goods that will go to a local food pantry would be greatly […]
EFHS Holiday Tea
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesEnjoy some afternoon tea in our wonderful historic setting. Two seatings: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This event is now Sold Out!
Civil War Weekend
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesTactics and Weapons Demonstrations, Blacksmithing, Wood Working, Camp Cooking, Musical Performances, Artifact Displays and more... Sponsored by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
East Fishkill Historical Society Annual Strawberry Festival
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesSUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023 | 1 PM – 4 PM We 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 by Americana singer/songwriter Don Lowe, tours of our farmhouse and out buildings, demonstrations, animals, children’s games, food by The […]
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”.