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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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annual Strawberry Festival 2025
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.
2025 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. Santa will be stopping by perhaps with one of his reingoats for a holiday photo. A $5 donation would be greatly appreciated. […]