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, […]
Annual Christmas Open House
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesPlease join us as we welcome our neighbors, and help us celebrate the start of the holiday season. Hot mulled cider, eggnog and treats will be served in our traditionally decorated Dutch farmhouse. Colonial songstress Linda Russell will be entertaining us with holiday offerings. Santa will be stopping by with one of his reingoats for […]
Annual Holiday Tea
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesSOLD OUT - There is a waitlist - please contact Jan Bushey at 845-242-5794 Join us as we present 3 seatings of our popular holiday tea. Noon, 2pm, and 4pm. A beautiful selection of teas, finger sandwiches and desserts will be served at festively decorated tables. $20 adults, $10 children under 13. Seating is limited. […]
Maple Sugaring on the Farm
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, United StatesOur Site-Director Rick Soedler will be tapping our maple trees to make maple syrup. Feel free to stop by this day to learn how this late winter activity was first taught to us by our early indigenous neighbors.
65th Anniversary Spring Fundraiser
The Barn at Hopeland 641 Hortontown Road, Hopewell Junction, New YorkOn April 5, 2025, we will celebrate our 65th anniversary with a Spring fundraiser at the Barn at Hopeland in Hopewell Junction, NY. The event includes dinner by Tomas’s BBQ Crew, drinks, and silent auction items. Special guest Dr. Benjamin Franklin will share his experiences from his nine years in Paris during the American Revolution. Proceeds will support site preservation and educational programs. Tickets must be purchased by March 31, available at https://donorbox.org/events/729085 
4th Annual East Fishkill Civil War Weekend
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.