East Fishkill Historical Society

EFHS Annual Members Meeting and Pot Luck
2022-11-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Brinckerhoff House Historic Site, 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, United States
An 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.

4th Annual Rombout Colonial Days Weekend
2022-10-01 10:00 - 2022-10-02 16:00
Join us for our 4th annual Rombout Colonial Days weekend. For the 4th year in a row we are presenting what has become one of our favorite events. Come see what life was like for the civilian and military population here in the Hudson Valley. Cooking and Baking demonstrations, Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Broom making, Gunsmithing, Military drills, Games, House tours, and much more. A $5.00 suggested donation is requested. This event will once again be a part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble.

Hours:

Saturday, October 1, 2022 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 2, 2022 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Annual Strawberry Festival - 2022
2022-06-05 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for one of our favorite signature events. There will be demonstrations, tours of buildings and site, animals, hayrides, crafts, music and of course our famous strawberry shortcake, while supplies last.

Come meet your neighbors and celebrate the start of summer.

Civil War Weekend - 2022
2022-04-30 10:00 - 2022-05-03 16:00
In partnership with the Dutchess County Historians office and the New York 150th Historical Association, the East Fishkill Historical Society is proud to present a Civil War Weekend. Join us as we interpret and celebrate the all volunteer Dutchess County NY 150th Infantry Regiment that formed in the city of Poughkeepsie, which local farmer Richard T. Van Wyck of Johnsville/Wiccopee joined at the age of 24. There will be demonstrations, presentations, tours of our buildings, and viewings of period artifacts not so often seen by the public.

Banjo Concert w/ Max "Lumpy" Rowland
2022-04-29 19:00 - 20:00
Join 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 War era songs.

Old Time Maple Sugaring
2022-03-19 11:00 - 15:00
(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 evolved into the industry of today. Sample maple sap, local syrups, and treats made from maple syrup. Video presentation in our schoolhouse

Annual Holiday Open House
2021-12-05 13:00 - 16:00
Our 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 for you and your family to take pictures with. A $5 donation for photos and a donation of canned goods that will go to the Fishkill Food Pantry would be greatly appreciated.

We will have children’s crafts in our one room schoolhouse. Mulled Cider and nibbles will be served in the farmhouse as well as Hot Chocolate and smores out doors.

Come join the EFHS and your neighbors as we kickoff the holiday season.

Annual East Fishkill Historical Society Membership Meeting
2021-11-13 15:00 - 17:00
An 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.

Workshop: Colonial Broom Making
2021-11-06 13:00 - 14:30
Learn 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

Workshop: Besom Making
2021-10-23 13:00 - 15:00
Learn 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: Corn Husk Dolls
2021-10-16 13:00 - 15:00
Learn 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.

Barn Sale
2021-10-16 09:00 - 15:00
— 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 treasure! For everyone’s safety, we encourage proper face masks to be worn at all times while on the grounds and practice safe social distancing. We hope you consider joining us.

We also welcome the community a space to sell your own unwanted items for a $20 donation. You’ll need to bring your own table and pop-up, we provide the space. Please sign up for your booth below:

Workshop: Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider
2021-10-02 13:00 - 16:00
Learn 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 room schoolhouse

Rendezvous with Rachel Revere™ IN-PERSON
2021-09-25 14:00 - 2021-09-26 14:00
History 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 $5 donation is requested.

This program is part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble. This immersive solo performance escorts viewers back to May 2, 1775. Rachel Revere has only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride on the 18th of April. Still isolated from one another due to the Siege of Boston, Rachel desperately creates a plan which shall safely take her children: six step-children from Paul’s first marriage and a newborn baby of their own, from the reach of the British Regular Army in Boston. In this program, the audience is invited to assist Rachel, as she carefully considers the dangers and demands of their escape plan. Find out if Rachel is successful in her perilous mission to unite her family, amidst the wake of an American Revolution.

Running Time: Approx. 30 minutes, followed by educational lecture and real-time Q&A.Researched, written, produced and performed by Judith Kalaora. Copyright History At Play™, LLC 2018. Originally commissioned by the The Paul Revere House / Paul Revere Memorial Association.No recording, reproduction, distribution, nor download of this program is permitted.

History At Play™, LLC (HAP, LLC) was founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Judith Kalaora to chronicle the lives of influential and often forgotten women. Offering solo and ensemble immersive living history productions, HAP, LLC is woman-owned and operated, with a commitment to employ artists worldwide. Kalaora is a professional educator, award-winning playwright, and living historian. She graduated Syracuse University Magna cum Laude and attended the Globe Education Program of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London, England. www.HistoryAtPlay.com

Presented in part by M&T Bank.

Photo: Claudia Gustafson Fine Art See Less

3rd Annual Rombout Colonial Days Weekend and Encampment
2021-09-25 10:00 - 2021-09-26 16:00
This 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, LLC each day.

Join crafts people, artisans, members of the 2nd New York, 5th New York, 1st Ulster Militia, the 23rd Regiment of Foot Royal Welch Fusiliers, and other living historians as they present lively demonstrations each day.

Activities: Tours of our Dutch Colonial Farmhouse, one room schoolhouse and other buildings. September 25th Rendezvous with Rachel Revere, by History At Play. September 26th A Revolution of Her Own: Deborah Sampson, by History At Play. Performances each day at 2pm.

Additional Equipment Required: If you desire, bring a lawn chair.

Viviana Podhaiski Photography

Annual Strawberry Festival (2021)
2021-06-06 13:00 - 16:00
REGISTRATION 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, Strawberry Shortcake!

This event is free and open to the community, however, due to town, county and state COVID-19 regulations, we are asking only those who pre-registered using the RSVP system may attend. Masks must be worn at all times while on the grounds and practice safe social distancing.

REGISTRATION CLOSED (THANK YOU!)

Drive through photos with Santa and Randolph the Reingoat
2020-12-06 00:00 - 15:00
Bring your family and your camera for this special event that you won’t find anywhere else. Santa and Randolph the Reingoat will be visiting the Brinckerhoff House Historic Site for one day only. Take your family or children’s socially distanced Christmas photos with Santa and Randolph. We will also be collecting canned goods to be donated to a local food pantry for those less fortunate during the holidays. We are asking for a $5 dollar donation to help support the East Fishkill Historical Society. Due to COVID-19 restrictions we will not be presenting our annual Christmas Open House this year.

Besom Class
2020-10-25 13:00 - 15:00
Join us to hand tie your very own besom- just in time for Halloween!Class includes a brief history of the besom, folklore, and haunting stories.Cost is $40.00. Proceeds go to Brinckerhoff House.Class size is limited, so RSVP now. Text Jenn at (914) 275-7086 to reserve your spot.We will be practicing social distancing, and please wear your masks.

Elderberry Syrup & Fire Cider Class
2020-10-18 13:00
Learn to make Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider!These two great items are a must for cold and Flu season – anti viral, anti bacterial, anti fungal, and they taste great!
In this class, we will make both remedies, taste goodies made from both, and go home with a jar of both Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup along with delicious recipes.
Cost is $40. per person. Includes all materials, a jar each of Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider, and recipes.
Classes are limited in size due to COVID, so reserve you spot today-and make sure to wear your mask.To reserve your spot, RSVP here, or text Jenn at (914) 275-7086.
Please note that the Elderberry Syrup usually contains brandy. If you prefer yours to be alcohol-free, that is not a problem – just let me know.
