Suitable for children and adults
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
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
June 1, 2025 @ 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.
+1 (845) 227-4136
info@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
May 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am – May 4, 2025 @ 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.
+1 (845) 227-4136
rick@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
March 8, 2025 @ 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.
+1 (845) 227-4136
rick@eastfishkillhistoricalsociety.org
December 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
SOLD OUT – There is a waitlist – please contact Jan Bushey at 845-242-5794
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 East Fishkill Historical Society scholarship fund.
845-242-5794
December 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 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. Colonial songstress Linda Russell will be entertaining us with holiday offerings. Santa will be stopping by with one of his reingoats for your holiday photos. 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
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