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2025 Annual Holiday Tea

December 13 from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm EST

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. All proceeds to benefit the David M. Bushey EFHS scholarship fund. For all reservations, please contact Jan Bushey at 845-242-5794

$20 ($10 for children under 13)

Jan Bushney

845-242-5794

Brinckerhoff House Historic Site

68 North Kensington Drive
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 United States + Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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2025 Annual Christmas Open House

December 7 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm EST

Please 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. We will once again be collecting canned goods to be donated to one of our local food pantries. The Brinckerhoff General Store will be open for your holiday shopping needs. Children’s crafts will be available in our one-room schoolhouse.

$5.00 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 + Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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Annual Membership Meeting

November 15 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm EST

East Fishkill Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting (Light refreshments will be served)

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 + Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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Paranormal Investigation

October 18 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm EDT

Join Full Moon Paranormal for a Night of Haunted History and Investigation!

Paranormal Investigation with Full Moon Paranormal. Join us for a night of haunted history and investigation. This event is a fundraiser with special guests Ron Yacovetti & Lourdes Gonzalez of (The Digital Seance Experience).

🕯️ Paranormal Investigation at the Brinckerhoff House 🕯️
📅 October 18, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
đź“Ť Brinckerhoff House, East Fishkill Historical Society

Step back in time and explore the spirits of the past with Full Moon Paranormal at one of Dutchess County’s most historic and haunted locations — the Brinckerhoff House.

This exclusive paranormal investigation includes investigating a variety of the historic buildings on the property including:

🏚️ The original farmhouse dating back to the mid-1700s
🏫 A one-room schoolhouse
🚪 The carriage barn
❄️ And the ice house

We’re thrilled to welcome special guests Ron Yacovetti and Lourdes Gonzalez, creators of TDSE: The Digital Séance Experience — a modern twist on classic séance techniques using cutting-edge ITC (instrumental trans-communication) methods.

Whether you’re a seasoned investigator or a curious first-timer, this is your chance to experience the unexplained in a truly atmospheric setting.

Tickets are limited. Available only online via EventBrite.

$55.20 per person

Full Moon Paranormal

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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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Volunteer Meet & Greet

October 9 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm EDT

Bring your interest and your talents and learn about our volunteer opportunities. We’d love for you to join our volunteer family. (Light refreshments will be served)

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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7th Annual East Fishkill Rombout Colonial Days Weekend

September 27 from 11:00 am until September 28 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 + Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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Annual Strawberry Festival 2025

June 1 @ 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 + Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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4th Annual East Fishkill Civil War Weekend

May 3 @ 11:00 am – May 4 @ 4:00 pm EDT

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.

Free donation suggested

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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Maple Sugaring on the Farm

Maple Sugaring on the Farm

March 8 @ 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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65th Anniversary Spring Fundraiser

On April 5, 2025, we will celebrate our 65th anniversary with a Spring fundraiser at the Barn at Hopeland in Hopewell Junction, NY. The event includes dinner by Tomas’s BBQ Crew, drinks, and silent auction items. Special guest Dr. Benjamin Franklin will share his experiences from his nine years in Paris during the American Revolution. Proceeds will support site preservation and educational programs. Tickets must be purchased by March 31, available at https://donorbox.org/events/729085

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