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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 + Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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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 + Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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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 + Google Map
+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 + Google Map
+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 + Google Map
+1 (845) 227-4136
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2025 Annual Holiday Tea

December 13, 2025 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, 2025 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
View Venue Website

Annual Membership Meeting

November 15, 2025 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, 2025 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
📍 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, 2025 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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