The Van Wyck Homestead
2018 Tour Season is over
Thank you to All of the Volunteers that Welcomed Visitors to the Museum to Share our History!
Before We Ring in the New Year let's have some Fun at the Museum
Enjoy Refreshments including mulled cider by the Fire in the c.1732 Kitchen
Hear the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and the story of the controversy over who wrote it.
It was likely written here in Dutchess County!
Click here to learn more about the controversy.
Listen to music with Steve Kelman who will play his guitar and mandolin for us and Cara Schuman who will play wooden flutes just like the what was played in the 18th century!
There will be crafts and games for kids too
This is a free event and all of our community is invited
It's an annual event and is always a fun time!
You are Invited to Join Us at the
Holiday Open House
at the Van Wyck Museum
Friday, December 28th @ 6:30pm
at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum
Consider Volunteering at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum!
Please visit our page on VolunteerMatch.org for details about becoming a Tour Guide or Museum Greeter: VolunteerMatch
Visit Us:
The Fishkill Historical Society
History Lives... Here! At the Van Wyck Homestead Museum
Mailing Address:
Fishkill Historical Society
P.O. Box 133
Fishkill, NY 12524
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504 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524
Guided Tours of the
Van Wyck Homestead Museum
are Offered:
Saturdays and Sundays
Anytime Between 1:00 & 4:00
June through October
Self Guided Tours of the Grounds Everyday from Dawn to Dusk