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 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
September 25, 2021
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10:00 am
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September 26, 2021
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4:00 pm EDT
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.
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.
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.
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