East Fishkill Historical Society

Civil War Weekend - 2026
2026-05-02 10:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 (America/New_York) | Brinckerhoff House Historic Site, 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, United States
Join us the weekend of May 2nd & May 3rd as we present our 5th annual East Fishkill Civil War Weekend. On Saturday at 1pm, you won’t want to miss the premier presentation of “unCivil Spies” presented by History At Play LLC. The story of Elizabeth Van Lew who was a spy for the Union Army.

Our Annual Strawberry Festival - 2026
2026-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Brinckerhoff House Historic Site, 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, United States
The East Fishkill Historical Society presents our annual strawberry festival on Sunday, June 2, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.Featuring live music by Americana Singer/Songwriter Don LoweLiving history demonstrations, hayrides, baby goats, games, foodways, crafts and tours of our buildings.

Strawberry shortcake and light refreshments served (at 1:30 p.m. while the last)

2026 Strawberry Festival

Town of East Fishkill America 250 Celebration
2026-07-11 12:00 - 18:00 | East Fishkill Recreation Park, 392 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, New York, 12533, United States
There will be a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence by Mr. Thomas Jefferson of Virginia on the 250th anniversary of the first reading here in the Hudson Valley at the East Fishkill Recration Park. Living History Colonial Village, Cannon Demonstrations, Continental Soldiers, You Colonials Fife & Drum Corps, Patriotic Music, Fireworks & More

East Fishkill Heritage Crafts Day
2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Brinckerhoff House Historic Site, 68 North Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, United States
Come visit with artisans and craftspeople and experience the days when iron workers, blacksmiths, wood workers, milleners, broom makers, gunsmiths, and foodways trades were the backbone of our early communities. Experience firsthand the creation of a Bloom Furnace that will turn raw materials into iron.

Made possible by generous support from Dutchess County Government – Rev250
