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East Fishkill Heritage Crafts Day

August 8 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm EDT

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

Free

East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
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Town of East Fishkill America 250 Celebration

July 11 from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm EDT

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

Free

Town of East Fishkill

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
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Our Annual Strawberry Festival – 2026

June 7 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm EDT

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 Lowe
Living 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)

Free This is a free community event, donations welcomed!

East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
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+1 (845) 227-4136
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2026 Strawberry Festival
2026 Strawberry Festival

Civil War Weekend – 2026

May 2 from 10:00 am until May 3 from 5:00 pm EDT

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.

East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
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+1 (845) 227-4136
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Spring Clean Up Day

April 11 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm EDT

Come out and help get the farm ready for our 2026 season. Bring your work gloves and rakes. Bring the kids and grandkids. 

Rain date Sunday, April 12.

Brinckerhoff House Historic Site/Home of East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
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+1 (845) 227-4136
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7th Annual East Fishkill Rombout Colonial Days Weekend

September 27, 2025 from 11:00 am until September 28, 2025 from 4:00 pm EDT

This year we are proud to present our 7th annual East Fishkill Rombout Colonial Days Weekend on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th. We are fortunate to have been the recipient of a grant from the Dutchess County government to present this event as a part of Dutchess County Rev 250, which is a partnership between the Dutchess County Government, the Dutchess County Historians office, and our local town historical societies here in Dutchess County. This immersive event will encourage visitor participation, with many hands-on activities being available. This year we will be joined by our history colleagues from Beacon, Fishkill, Lagrange, the Town of Wappinger, Mount Gullian and the Melzingah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who will be sharing information about their own organizations.

$5 suggested donation

East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
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+1 (845) 227-4136
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Annual Strawberry Festival 2025

June 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm EDT

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, tours of our farmhouse and out buildings, demonstrations, animals, children’s games, food for purchase and our famous Strawberry Shortcake while supplies last.

Free donations always appreciated

East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
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+1 (845) 227-4136
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Maple Sugaring on the Farm

Maple Sugaring on the Farm

March 8, 2025 @ 12:00 pm 3:00 pm EST

Our 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.

Free

Brinckerhoff House Historic Site/Home of East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
+ Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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6th Annual Rombout Colonial Days Weekend

September 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am September 22, 2024 @ 4:00 pm EDT

Step 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, and visit the Brinckerhoff House historic site, one room school house, store, ice house and grounds.

$5 suggested donation per adult. 13 years and under free.

East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
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+1 (845) 227-4136
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Meet the Author: Cait Johnson

Meet the Author: Cait Johnson

April 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm EDT

For 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. She is a freelance editor, ghost-writer, and developmental editor, as well as a counselor and creative midwife, helping people to live their most authentic and joyful lives. 

Free – $15.00 Per registrant. (This event is free for members of the East Fishkill Historical Society)

East Fishkill Historical Society

+1 (845) 227-4136

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Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States
+ Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
View Venue Website

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