Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) Fundraising Auction of Unique
Experiences and Gift Certificates Ending 11/5
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preserved and interpreted the history of Dutchess County, NY, from the period of
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Auction Info
Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) Fundraising Auction of Unique
Experiences and Gift Certificates Ending 11/5
100% of the auction proceeds benefit the DCHS. Every lot sells to the highest bidder. Payment will be made directly to DCHS, a 501-C3 Not for Profit
Corporation so no sales tax will be charged. There is a 15% Buyers Premium which
will also be going to the DCHS.
For more information on DCHS, please visit their website: https://dchsny.org/
The DCHS does not receive any Federal, State or County funding. It relies solely
on donations, membership dues and private sponsorships from people like you.
Please support the 100+ year old “Mission” of the DCHS that has “collected,
preserved and interpreted the history of Dutchess County, NY, from the period of
the arrival of the first Native Americans until the present day.”
Direct Donations can be made at https://dchsny.org/short/
Payment must be completed by Friday, November 10 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots
purchased. Payment methods are cash, check, Visa, MasterCard & Amex.
Preview available online 24 hours.
Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.
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Completed in 1851, the Italianate style mansion at Locust Grove was designed by architect Alexander Jackson Davis for Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph. After Morse's death in 1872, his family spent less time in Poughkeepsie and eventually emptied the mansion and rented the estate.
William and Martha Young moved to Locust Grove in 1895 and bought the property from Morse's heirs in 1901. William and Martha Young's daughter Annette and son Innis also worked to preserve and restore the house, which was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Annette Young died in 1975, establishing in her will a trust so that her house, property and collections of paintings and decorative arts could be opened to the public.
Today the mansion is open to the public but not "behind-the-ropes!" Your private tour for eight people escorted by Executive Director Ken Snodgrass will reveal the family histories, and offer an engaging experience with the collection. Wine and cheese on the veranda overlooking the Hudson River will follow your exclusive tour. Value $300. https://www.lgny.org/
If this item isn't for you, please consider becoming a Member or making a donation to DCHS here: https://dchsny.org/short/
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Completed in 1851, the Italianate style mansion at Locust Grove was designed by architect Alexander Jackson Davis for Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph. After Morse's death in 1872, his family spent less time in Poughkeepsie and eventually emptied the mansion and rented the estate.
William and Martha Young moved to Locust Grove in 1895 and bought the property from Morse's heirs in 1901. William and Martha Young's daughter Annette and son Innis also worked to preserve and restore the house, which was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Annette Young died in 1975, establishing in her will a trust so that her house, property and collections of paintings and decorative arts could be opened to the public.
Today the mansion is open to the public but not "behind-the-ropes!" Your private tour for eight people escorted by Executive Director Ken Snodgrass will reveal the family histories, and offer an engaging experience with the collection. Wine and cheese on the veranda overlooking the Hudson River will follow your exclusive tour. Value $300. https://www.lgny.org/
If this item isn't for you, please consider becoming a Member or making a donation to DCHS here: https://dchsny.org/short/
High Bid:
$225.00 – jkallen
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
Bidding has closed on this lot