Events
Annual Strawberry Festival (2021)
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesREGISTRATION CLOSED (CAPACITY REACHED) The East Fishkill Historical Society Annual Strawberry Festival will be held in a safe manner this year with socially distant living history demonstrations and, of course, […]
3rd Annual Rombout Colonial Days Weekend and Encampment
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesThis 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 […]
Rendezvous with Rachel Revere™ IN-PERSON
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesHistory 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 […]
Workshop: Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesLearn 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. […]
Barn Sale
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United States-- 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 […]
Workshop: Corn Husk Dolls
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Workshop: Besom Making
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Workshop: Colonial Broom Making
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Annual East Fishkill Historical Society Membership Meeting
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesAn 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 […]
Annual Holiday Open House
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesOur annual open house is back! The Brinckerhoff Farmhouse will be decorated in fine greenery for the start of the holiday season. Santa and Randolph the Reingoat will be back […]
Old Time Maple Sugaring
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United States(NOTE: New Date Change from Original Due to Inclement Weather Prediction)Learn about our early settlers and what they learned from their Native American neighbors and how this spring tradition has […]
Banjo Concert w/ Max “Lumpy” Rowland
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesJoin us in our one room schoolhouse as we present a pre Civil War Weekend intimate concert with musician Max " Lumpy" Rowland as he performs an assortment of Civil […]