historical
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.
rick@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
Learn to make your own authentic Colonial era broom. The history of brooms will be discussed. All materials will be provided. Limited to 12 participants.
All workshops benefit the East Fishkill Historical Society, and will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, they will be held in our one room schoolhouse
Learn to make and decorate your own Besom or Witches broom. The History of Besoms will be discussed. All materials will be provided. Limited to 12 participants.
All workshops benefit the East Fishkill Historical Society, and will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, they will be held in our one room schoolhouse.
Learn to make and decorate your own corn husk dolls. Fun for the whole family. The history of corn husk dolls will be discussed. All materials provided.
All workshops benefit the East Fishkill Historical Society, and will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, they will be held in our one room schoolhouse.
Learn to make your own immunity boosting elixirs and take them home. The History of Elderberry Syrup and Fire Cider will be discussed. Limited to 6 participants. All materials provided.
All workshops benefit the East Fishkill Historical Society, and will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather, they will be held in our one room schoolhouse
This program is part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble. There will be living history demonstrations that will show what life was like for soldiers, camp followers and civilians during the American Revolution. Musket drills, cooking, baking, colonial games, wood working, gunsmithing and blacksmith demonstrations. There will also be live presentations by History At Play, LLC each day.
Join crafts people, artisans, members of the 2nd New York, 5th New York, 1st Ulster Militia, the 23rd Regiment of Foot Royal Welch Fusiliers, and other living historians as they present lively demonstrations each day.
Activities: Tours of our Dutch Colonial Farmhouse, one room schoolhouse and other buildings. September 25th Rendezvous with Rachel Revere, by History At Play. September 26th A Revolution of Her Own: Deborah Sampson, by History At Play. Performances each day at 2pm.
Additional Equipment Required: If you desire, bring a lawn chair.
rick@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
Join us to hand tie your very own besom- just in time for Halloween!
Class includes a brief history of the besom, folklore, and haunting stories.
Cost is $40.00. Proceeds go to Brinckerhoff House.
Class size is limited, so RSVP now. Text Jenn at (914) 275-7086 to reserve your spot.
We will be practicing social distancing, and please wear your masks.
Join East Fishkill Historical Society Board member Jennifer Keeler-McMillan as she teaches you to construct your own usable Colonial broom. We will only be able to accommodate 6 people outdoors for this socially distanced workshop. Masks are required. $40 for instruction and materials. This is an in person, outdoor class. Proceeds to benefit the Brinckerhoff House Historic Site. Please pre-register.
Contact Jennifer at (914) 275-7086, or email moonstonehealingart1@gmail.com
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