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 This is a free community event but donations are always appreciated.
Join 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
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.
Cait is coming to Brinckerhoff House Historic Site as the first in our Author Series on Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 – 3:00ish.
As a Wise Woman herself, she will discuss the traditions of Wise Women, Healers, and Midwives of the Revolutionary Era in the Brinckerhoff House Schoolhouse.
Her fascinating lecture will be followed by an informal “Meet the Author” hour in the 1700’s kitchen of Brinckerhoff House where tea will be served alongside delicious treats from Cait’s cookbooks. $15 per person includes lecture and meet the author hour.
Reserve your space by purchasing tickets below:
$15.00 per person includes lecture and meet the author hour
Join 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 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 s’mores outdoors.
An overview of the past year and a sneak peak at what is ahead for 2024 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.
September 23, 2023
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10:00 am
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September 24, 2023
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4:00 pm EDT
Step 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.
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 Dog House food truck for purchase and our famous Strawberry Shortcake while supplies last. This is a free community event but donations are always appreciated.
October 1, 2022
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10:00 am
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October 2, 2022
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4:00 pm EDT
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.
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.
Free Please RSVP below
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site/Home of East Fishkill Historical Society
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.
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