East Fishkill Community Day
September 26 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm EDT
Stop by our table at the East Fishkill Community Day and say hello!

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September 26 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm EDT
Stop by our table at the East Fishkill Community Day and say hello!

September 27 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm EDT
Join us for our 8th Annual East Fishkill Rombout Colonial Days celebration on Sunday, September 27th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Young Colonials Fife and Drum Corps, Storyteller Jonathan Kruck, Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Balladeer Linda Russel and more…

+1 (845) 227-4136
info@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
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
+1 (845) 227-4136
info@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
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

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)
+1 (845) 227-4136
info@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org

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.
+1 (845) 227-4136
info@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
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.Â
Rain date Sunday, April 12.
+1 (845) 227-4136
rick@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
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
845-242-5794

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.
+1 (845) 227-4136
info@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org

November 15, 2025 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm EST
East Fishkill Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting (Light refreshments will be served)
+1 (845) 227-4136
info@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
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