Dutchess County Historical Society Fundraising Auction Ending 10/24

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This Tasting for two people at Taconic Distillery includes a tasting of three of our products, a logo Glencairn Whiskey glass and a signed bottle of NY’s #1 made bourbon – Dutchess Private Reserve. Taconic Distillery, established in 2013, is a purveyor of fine craft spirits located in the Hudson Valley of New York. We handcraft our award-winning bourbon and rye whiskies in small batches using the finest ingredients, including grains grown in New York and natural spring water from our farm. Inspired by hunting and fishing, Taconic embraces a passion for the outdoors and that passion is imprinted on all our spirits. All of our spirits are brilliant for simple sipping. They also make excellent traditional and signature cocktails. We are proud members of the American Distilling Institute, the American Craft Spirits Association and the New York Distillers Guild.

https://www.taconicdistillery.com/

Valued at $115, for two people.

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Lisa Knowles, LMT, is a dedicated individual whose first priority is working together with her clients in helping to bring them to their greatest point of wellness. She accomplishes this by first listening to her clients concerns, followed by an assessment using all of her senses to analyze and customize a Therapeutic session to address the root causes of client's concerns. Her genuine passion for her work drives her to continually stay knowledgeable and trained on cutting edge information related to healthcare to better serve her clients. Lisa Knowles is the owner of "Partner To Heal" and Serenity In Motion" in Dutchess County, NY.

https://www.partnertoheal.com/

Valued at $115, for one person, expires in one year.

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Do not miss the experience of Little But Fierce Photography at your next event! More than just a photographer, Kristen, who holds a Master's Degree in Photography, approaches her work as a true artist. A session with Kristen will more than document your celebration. Her images are picturesque in their visual content, color & compositions.

https://www.lbfphoto.com/

Valued at $200, expires in one year.

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Rare 1970’s Lionel #1463 Coke train set in original box. Coke 8473 diesel switcher, 9743 Sprite boxcar, 9744 Tab boxcar, 9745 Fanta boxcar and 9073 Coke caboose. O27 gauge electric train set. Complete with track and transformer. Set box shows little wear. Rare. This wonderful set of trains is from the private collection of a serious, local train collector.

Valued at $150. This item must be picked up or shipped using a third party shipper.

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Caitlin considers herself fortunate to have grown up surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. After moving to New York Caitlin worked in journalism and design. Blue Dot Jewelry began when Caitlin discovered precious metal clay. For her, silver clay was an answer to the question of how to create lasting jewelry that captures and pays homage to the ethereal details of the natural world. This clay is composed of microscopic particles of silver suspended in a small amount of organic material. Once a piece is dried and kiln fired, the pure silver (.999) is all that remains. Caitlin’s unique method incorporates leaves and seeds, shells and other collected bits either directly into the process or for inspiration.

https://www.bluedotjewelry.com/

Valued at $100, expires in one year.

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The Dutchess County Historical Society is proud to offer a gift certificate to own a unique cyanotype print by Poughkeepsie artist Julia Whitney Barnes! Julia’s vibrant cyanotypes are created on cotton paper using a variety of weeds and flowers with added layers of watercolor, gouache and ink producing vibrant and powerful compositions. Julia Whitney Barnes has exhibited locally and nationally as well as in Denmark, Germany and Italy. “The cyan imagery becomes the underpainting or grisaille and then I meticulously paint the exposed watercolor paper with a multitude of layers of color. I am most interested in creating objects that feel both beautiful and mysterious. I want each painting to be familiar yet slightly outside of time. These works will always symbolize resilience to me.”

http://www.juliawhitneybarnes.com/

Valued at $150, expires in one year.

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Your exclusive private tour of Rokeby mansion in Barrytown, New York will dazzle your senses with its distinguished interiors and notable local history. Built 200 years ago on land granted by the Crown in 1688, Rokeby has remained in the family for generations. Beginning in the 18th century as tenant farms the landlords included Colonel Henry Beekman, Margaret Beekman and Alida Livingston. Alida, and her husband General John Armstrong developed their land holdings into a successful farm and built the main house.

Generations later the death of William B. Astor in 1875, left Rokeby to Astor’s granddaughter Margaret Astor Ward, niece of Julia Ward Howe (author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic") and wife of Congressman John Winthrop Chanler. The Chanlers died shortly thereafter, leaving the place to their ten children who ranged in age from six months to twelve years old. For twenty years, Rokeby served as a private orphan asylum for the rambunctious heirs. By 1899, Margaret Livingston Chanler had bought out the interest of her siblings, and had started a dairy operation at Rokeby. Descendants continue to live at Rokeby a 43 room mansard roof mansion and farm.

The tour will also include the barns where Superior Concept Monsters, operated by family members, designs and creates puppets and artwork to preserve, promote, and develop public processions and pageant puppetry as a distinct and vital artform.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rokeby_(Barrytown,_New_York)#:~:text=8%20External%20links-,History,of%20War%20under%20James%20Madison.

https://www.superiorconcept.org/

Valued at $600, must be used between June 15 and November 2022.

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Gather your pod of 8 together for an adventure in wine-tastings! Your package includes sampling six different wines at Millbrook Winery. Tempt your palate with vibrant flavors and subtle undertones in a beautiful setting. Established in 1982 on a former dairy farm in New York's Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery produces a range of high-quality wines that includes Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Tocai Friulano. Enjoy the Dutchess County countryside and wander the cultivated vineyards too.

https://www.millbrookwine.com/

Valued at $120.

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Bill Jeffway, DCHS Executive Director, will personally produce a two to three minute video that tells the story that you want to tell. It could be the story of the evolution of your business, it could be a family member telling us the stories behind an old photo album while we look at the images...Your choice. If you provide up to a dozen still images, we will capture the audio narration through a simple method like a smartphone. An example of this type of video is at this link, although this auction item does not include new on camera footage of a person or persons speaking: www.dchsny.org/we-believe.

We will need one person who is the person that is engaged to develop the video, although it can be viewed by literally everyone, or whomever you choose. The goal is to complete the video by June 30, 2022 with these parameters: the video will be produced and available three weeks after all the images and audio files, in other words all the content, is provided and agreed as serviceable. The audio can be obtained with our help recording it, or simply provided by the auction winner providing it.

Valued at $750.

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Dining at Troutbeck is about time and place. From the ingredients on the plate to the company at the table, the goals are pleasure and presence. Executive Chef Gabe McMackin sources from the best local farmers and purveyors, whenever possible, to thoughtfully build a new American menu of dishes that are at once elegant and approachable. We pride ourselves on being able to satisfy each guest’s appetite — whether it’s for a Chef’s Tasting Menu on a special occasion or for a simple snack at any time. Troutbeck offers casual fine dining with menus that change regularly with the seasons.

https://troutbeck.com/

Valued at $250.

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Don't miss this family-friendly Italian eatery for classic pastas to pizza in an old-world, white-tablecloth space. Enjoy a delicious and authentic Italian meal featuring old-world recipes and modern flavors in a charming ambiance with great service!

https://www.longobardisrestaurant.com/

Valued at $200.

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Artist Renee Samuels creates abstract collage inspired by nature, color, art, music. Her compositions "aim at dynamic equilibrium and an undisturbed rhythm. Each work represents a new enigma to be investigated; each one offers a new solution, however subliminal. I've been an artist all my life. I've been showing my work since 1987." Medium: paper, 5"x7", 2014

www.reneesamuels.com Instagram - reneesamuelsstudio

Valued at $150.

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“It is an honor for our family to be celebrating more than 125 years as our community’s trusted jeweler. We are grateful to have been a part of thousands of love stories and important family milestones, as well as for the long-lasting relationships we have formed. These things have made us what we are today.”

Link to Zimmer Brothers Jewelers website

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Historic, imported Royal Doulton 1910 plate featuring Poughkeepsie Van Kleeck House. The Dutchess County Society in the City of New York was founded in 1896. Not to be confused with the Dutchess County Historical Society (founded in 1914), this earlier organization was organized by and for elite and successful men of the county who lived primarily in New York City. The goal was to both create a fraternal organization of mutual support, as well as keep up ties “back home.” The highlight of the year was the prestigious annual dinner that traditionally offered some kind of souvenir. Between 1910 and 1917 a total of seven white Royal Doulton plates were created specifically for the Society and imported from England. Each featured a historic Dutchess County location surrounded by tulips to acknowledge the county’s earliest Dutch settlers. 10 1/2 inch diameter. The plate given out in 1910 features the earliest significant home in Poughkeepsie, the Van Kleeck House at what is today Mill and Vassar Streets. The back of the plate reads, “The Van Kleeck House, Poughkeepsie, NY. Built by Baltus Van Kleeck in 1702, demolished in 1835.” This item must be picked up or shipped using a third party shipper.

Valued at $100

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Historic, imported Royal Doulton 1911 plate featuring Mount Gulian Historic Site. The Dutchess County Society in the City of New York was founded in 1896. Not to be confused with the Dutchess County Historical Society (founded in 1914), this earlier organization was organized by and for elite and successful men of the county who lived primarily in New York City. The goal was to both create a fraternal organization of mutual support, as well as keep up ties “back home.” The highlight of the year was the prestigious annual dinner that traditionally offered some kind of souvenir. Between 1910 and 1917 a total of seven white Royal Doulton plates were created specifically for the Society and imported from England. Each featured a historic Dutchess County location surrounded by tulips to acknowledge the county’s earliest Dutch settlers. 10 1/2 inch diameter. The plate given out in 1911 features Mount Gulian. The back of the plate reads, “Mount Gulian, Fishkill-on-the-Hudson. Built about 1740 by Gulian Verplanck. Banquet Souvenir, Dutchess County Society, January 14, 1911.”This item must be picked up or shipped using a third party shipper.

Valued at $100

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Historic, imported Royal Doulton 1915 plate featuring Mesier Homestead Wappingers Falls. The Dutchess County Society in the City of New York was founded in 1896. Not to be confused with the Dutchess County Historical Society (founded in 1914), this earlier organization was organized by and for elite and successful men of the county who lived primarily in New York City. The goal was to both create a fraternal organization of mutual support, as well as keep up ties “back home.” The highlight of the year was the prestigious annual dinner that traditionally offered some kind of souvenir. Between 1910 and 1917 a total of seven white Royal Doulton plates were created specifically for the Society and imported from England. Each featured a historic Dutchess County location surrounded by tulips to acknowledge the county’s earliest Dutch settlers. 10 1/2 inch diameter. The plate given out in 1915 features Wappingers Falls’ Mesier Homestead. The back reads, “The Mesier Homestead, Wappingers Falls, NY, built prior to 1776. 19th Annual Banquet, Dutchess County Society, Hotel Astor, January 30, 1915.” This item must be picked up or shipped using a third party shipper.

Valued at $100

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