Dutchess County Historical Society Fundraising Auction Ending 11/9

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"Ogden's Friends" (Family) Membership to Staatsburgh State Historic Site including: unlimited regular and themed tours for a family of 2 adults and up to 4 children ages 13-18 (children 12 and under free); 20% gift shop discount; advance program notice; eNewsletter; Annual Meeting & Reception; PLUS Complimentary Membership to over 1000 museums nationwide via North America Reciprocal Museum Association

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VALUE $150

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Hudson River Maritime Museum Rondout Lighthouse Tour for 4 on Solaris, Kingston, NY

Gift certificate redeemable for four (4) guests on the Hudson River Maritime Museum's most popular tour option, the Rondout Lighthouse Tour. HRMM's fully solar-powered tour boat, Solaris, ferries passengers out to the Hudson River to dock at and explore the historic Rondout Lighthouse. The brick lighthouse marking the entrance to the Rondout Creek from the Hudson River was completed in 1915 and is accessible only by boat. Guests are able to explore this historic structure from the first floor all the way up to the observation deck around the light itself. These hour-and-fifteen-minute tours depart from the HRMM docks and are led by knowledgeable crew and docents. All guests aboard Solaris are also welcome to complimentary admission to the museum. The gift certificate can be redeemed anytime during the 2026 season (mid-May through October). https://www.hrmm.org/

VALUE $140

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Thomas Cole National Historic Site Household Level Membership, Catskill, NY

Household Level Benefits include the following, for a group of up to (4) people: Unlimited free seasonal admission to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site and all exhibitions; Invitations to opening events; 15% discount on Special Programs, including Curator and Artist Talks; 15% discount on all gift shop items, including hard to find publications and custom merchandise; Printed newsletter subscription; A Thomas Cole Historic Site select digital publication gift; and (4) FREE guest passes.

The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is an international destination presenting the original home and studios of the artist and early environmentalist Thomas Cole (1801-1848). Cole founded the influential art movement of the United States, now known as the Hudson River School of American landscape painting. Located on 6 acres in the Hudson Valley, the site includes the 1815 Main House; Cole's 1839 Old Studio; the reconstructed 1846 New Studio building; and panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains. It is a National Historic Landmark and an affiliated area of the National Park System.

Activities include special exhibitions of both 19th-century and contemporary art, print publications, lectures, extensive online programs, school programs, the Cole Fellowship, free community events, and innovative public programs such as the Hudson River School Art Trail - a map and website that enable people to visit the places in nature that Cole painted - and the Hudson River Skywalk, a new scenic walkway connecting the Thomas Cole Site with Frederic Church's Olana over the Hudson River. The goal of all programs at the Thomas Cole Site is to enable visitors to find meaning and inspiration in Thomas Cole's life and work. The themes that Cole explored in his art and writings - such as landscape preservation and our conception of nature as a restorative power - are both historic and timely, providing the opportunity to connect to audiences with insights that are highly relevant to their own lives. The grounds are open every day for free from dawn to dusk. https://thomascole.org/visit/

VALUE $125

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$150 Gift Card to The Hudson House & Distillery in West Park, NY

Gift Certificate can be used for tours and tastings ($30 per person), dining, drinks, or in the shop at Hudson House and Distillery, 1835 Route 9W, West Park, NY 12493.

At The Hudson House, our mission is to produce world class spirits and offer a one-of-a-kind unique experience to our guests, while being true to our story and opening our property for all to enjoy. In the 1850's, Archibald Russell, philanthropist and founder of Ulster County Savings in Kingston, built a home for his family on an estate known as Glen Albyn. Archibald died in 1871 and his widow, Helen, sold the Glen Albyn estate to the Durkee family in 1885. The Durkee's were proprietors of one of the country's leading spice businesses and eventually condiment producers. They purchased the property as a wedding gift for their daughter and owned it until it was purchased in the 1920's by the Christian Brotherhood, and the historic estate served as a working monastery known as the Santa Maria Novitiate until the 1990's. We encourage you to explore the old buildings and truly experience this unique and special property in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Our vision is to share our story and experience through our world class spirits and our breathtaking property, and deliver what Hudson Valley has to offer to the world. Schedule a tour to learn more about how this incredible one-of-a-kind distillery came to life and overcame enormous challenges over 6 years. https://www.thehudsonhouseny.com/

VALUE $150

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Pair of tickets to 6 Bardavon & UPAC MET Live in HD shows in Poughkeepsie & Kingston, NY

The winning bidder will receive 2 tickets to the following shows:
Arabella (Strauss) - Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm at UPAC Kingston
Andrea Chénier (Giordano) Encore performance - Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Bardavon Poughkeepsie
I Puritani (Bellini) - Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Bardavon Poughkeepsie
Tristan Und Isolde (Wagner) - Saturday, Mar 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Bardavon Poughkeepsie
Eugene Onegin (Tchaikovsky) - Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Bardavon Poughkeepsie
El Ultimo Sueno De Frida Y Diego (Frank/Cruz) - Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm at UPAC Kingston

VALUE $480

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$300 Gift Card to Zimmer Brothers Jewelers, Poughkeepsie, NY

For over a century, Zimmer Brothers Jewelers, Hudson Valley's best jewelry store, has been dedicated to enhancing the love stories of local couples. Explore their exquisite selection of diamond engagement rings and wedding bands each designed to capture the essence of your unique story. Their curated collection features a variety of stunning options, including round brilliant, princess cut, cushion cut, emerald cut, and more, ensuring you find the perfect symbol of your enduring love. https://www.zimmerbrothers.com

VALUE $300

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Collection of 15 Dutchess County Historical Books. Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY.

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VALUE $120

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Holiday Mini-Portrait Session at Little But Fierce Photography, Poughkeepsie, NY

Kristen Tomkowid created Little But Fierce Photography after graduating from Syracuse University with a Master's Degree in photography. Not only has she received over 100 five-star reviews but Little But Fierce was voted Hudson Valley Magazine's Best Wedding Photographer in 2023! Kristen's artistic vision for you is to offer real emotion in your photographs while editing in a natural way. Her skills behind the camera and her ability to make your session fun and comfortable will result in excellent holiday mini-portrait session images. This is a 20-minute mini photo session in Poughkeepsie with 10 digital photos of your choice included and the option to purchase more. https://www.lbfphoto.com/

VALUE $250

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Guided Farm Tour at Clover Brooke Farm for 4 people, Hyde Park, NY

At Clover Brooke Farm, you will receive a fun and informative guided tour around the pasture. You will get to meet and interact with many unique and wonderful farm animals while learning about their importance at the farm. How many kids can say they've met an alpaca, llama or mini donkey? The Clover Brooke Farm tour is a special Hudson Valley experience you won't want to miss! https://cloverbrookefarm.com/

VALUE $100

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$100 Gift Card to Deer Hill Farm Cross Stitching Store, Hyde Park, NY

Deer Hill Farm at 1225 Route 9G, Hyde Park, is the only needlework store between New York City and Albany (and beyond!). It sells everything for doing cross stitching, including a wide variety of threads, fabric, needlework charts and kits, frames, beads, charms, buttons, and more. Pat Athanas, the owner, is glad to offer help with selecting fabrics and colors, and getting started on a piece. https://www.facebook.com/DeerHillFarmCrossStitching/

VALUE $100

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$125 Gift Card to Zoe's Ice Cream Barn, LaGrangeville NY

Welcome to Zoe's Ice Cream Barn, your go-to destination for the freshest and most delightful ice cream experience in LaGrangeville! We take pride in crafting our own ice cream, ensuring it goes from Cow to Cone in just 3 days.

At Zoe's, we're not just an ice cream store; we're a destination for family fun and delicious treats. Witness the magic as our ice cream is crafted right before your eyes through the observation window into our dairy. It's an experience that adds an extra scoop of joy to every visit. Bring your loved ones for a memorable outing at Zoe's. Enjoy a meal, savor delicious desserts, and treat your little ones to a front-row seat of our Farmall tractor. We believe in the power of local. That's why all our dairy products are crafted using ingredients from Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy. Additionally, we proudly source seasonal treats from local farmers, supporting the community and ensuring that every bite is a taste of our region. Visit Zoe's Ice Cream Barn for an unforgettable blend of freshness, flavor, and family fun. Come for the ice cream, stay for the experience. https://www.zoesicecreambarn.com/

VALUE $125

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1750 "Farmer's Landing" Tour for 6 in Wappingers Falls, NY

With the Hudson River and lovely gardens setting the scene, you and your group of up to 6 adults will enjoy an exclusive tour of Farmer's Landing in the spring of 2026 followed by refreshments. Farmers' Landing is a small two-story stone house circa 1750 in the Town of Wappinger where a wharf complex once existed at the mouth of the Wappinger Creek. It was once owned by the Verplanck family who operated a mill at Fishkill Plains from the late 1730s. Their mill was so successful, they opened a road between the mill and the Hudson River, establishing a Landing called Farmers' Landing. The house served as an agent's home/office who managed the docks and shipping of produce from local farms.

After you view the first and second floors of this historic house enjoy afternoon refreshments in the gardens overlooking the Hudson River. VALUE $300

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$100 Gift Card to Delforno's Market Place & Catering, Poughkeepsie, NY

Baked Goods, Italian Specialties, Imported Cheeses, Boar's Head Cold Cuts, Homemade Meals-to-Go, Fresh Produce & Meats

Delforno's Market Place & Catering is a beloved establishment in Poughkeepsie, known for its delicious food and warm atmosphere. It is not just a restaurant, but a marketplace offering prepared foods, imported specialty items, and baked goods. The sandwiches are a standout, particularly the Italian chicken cutlet and roast beef options. The eggplant sandwich and ravioli from Little Italy are also popular choices. The ingredients are fresh and high-quality, with bread delivered daily from Arthur Avenue. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the owners, Jared and his mom, are known for their kind and hard-working nature. The marketplace is clean and well-maintained, providing a welcome respite in the college-adjacent area. Delforno's is a beloved local gem, serving up delicious and simple food that keeps customers coming back! https://delfornosmarketplaceandcatering.com/content/Delforno_Menu.pdf

VALUE $100

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Collection 40 Original Postcards: Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

A great assortment of vintage postcards, many with handwritten messages from the period. All protected in plastic sleeves ready for display.

VALUE $200

This lot can be previewed in person Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm by appointment at DCHS, 6282 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. If this item isn't for you, please consider becoming a member or making a donation to DCHS at https://dchsny.org/secure-pay/

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Rare Tin Advertising Sign for Dutchess Trousers, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

SST sign with factory wooden frame has very good color and shine. The field has light wear and spotting. The perimeter has added mount holes along the upper edge, a small bend on the lower edge and general wear to the wooden frame. Marked American Art Works Coshocton, Ohio. (Condition: Rated 8.25). Measures 24" x 21.5"

This 19thC local manufacturing company with 800 employees was run by a woman - Mrs. Frank Hull of Poughkeepsie. History of the Company with photos: https://poklib.org/indestructible-trousers/

VALUE $300

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Tour of Private Collection of Hudson Valley Carriages & Sleighs, Wappingers Falls, NY

Entering into Dick Lahey's barn in Wappingers is truly stepping back in time. Collecting for over 50 years, Dick has amassed an impressive collection of 19th Century (spanning approximately 1860 - 1900) Hudson Valley carriages, sleighs, accessories, and related photos, prints, and artwork in his large 2-story barn.

This private tour will accommodate your group of up to 20 people, and will last approximately 1 hour. The barn is not temperature controlled, so it will be important to schedule during nice weather. Note the barn is 2 levels and there is walking and one flight of stairs involved in the tour. Don't miss your chance to see this hidden museum right here in Dutchess County!

VALUE $300

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$500 Gift Card N & S Supply, Plumbing/Heating & HVAC, Fishkill & Kingston, NY

N&S Supply is your one-stop resource for all of your plumbing, heating and HVAC needs. Visit one of our Bath Classic Showrooms located in Fishkill, Brewster, Kingston and Catskill and see how you can create a bathroom of your dreams! Or stop by one of our service parts counters and allow us to serve you. We carry complete product lines, including all the accessories needed for any installation, with dependable, on-time delivery service available. We provide everything you would expect from a full-service distributor, including specialty products designed and manufactured to meet your needs and lifestyle. Contact us today and learn more about how we can provide the best solutions for you. https://www.nssupply.com

VALUE $500

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Season Tickets for Two at the County Players Theatre, Wappingers Falls, NY

Two subscriptions for County Players Season 69 Main Stage productions (five shows) and CP2, readers' theater mini-festivals (three mini-festivals, two shows each). Item will be presented as a $300 gift certificate for County Players, which can be redeemed between 1 February, 2026, and 23 July, 2026, when tickets for Season 69 go on sale.

During their lifetime, the County Players Theatre has presented over 200 productions and served thousands of theatre goers who continue to reward the theatre's efforts with their loyal attendance. In 1977, they acquired the old Academy Theatre in the Village of Wappingers Falls, and through countless hours of volunteer efforts, have turned a crumbling relic into a living theatre - The County Players Falls Theatre. https://countyplayers.org

VALUE $300

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Sports Museum of Dutchess County: Behind Home Plate With Joey Cavaccini, Wappingers Falls, NY

This unique experience for your group of up to 8 people, will feature a tour of the museum with Curator Joey Cavaccini. Light refreshment will be available. You and your group will benefit by getting to see and understand this fantastic sports museum under the leadership of the young man, now Wappinger Town Supervisor, who was one of the original founders and was instrumental in the complete makeover/renovation of the museum in 2019. Open May through the end of October, a tour through the Sports Museum of Dutchess County will show you why "legends are born in Dutchess."

Exhibits within Legends of Dutchess include highlights of over a dozen athletes who made it to the professional level in sports from Dutchess County as well as artifacts on almost 20 different sports with impacts on Dutchess County history. What you will see: Ty Cobb's Bat, 1920's Ice Yacht, Arnold Palmer's Autograph, and so much more! Learn about the lives and larger than life athletic careers of some of Dutchess County's greatest. A walk through the exhibition presents to you the history of each sport and their significance in the county along with the biographies and artifacts pertaining to that sport's famous athlete(s). The Sports Museum keeps with its original hometown feel with exhibits on local Little League and Pop Warner teams as well as recreational and high school sports. https://www.sportsmuseumofdutchesscounty.org/

https://www.dutchess.org/museums/sports_museum_of_dutchess_county

VALUE $300

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Boating Tour for 4 Adults of Poughkeepsie's Historic Waterfront

Join Hudson River Fisherman and Author John Mylod on his Work Boat for a Hudson River Shoreline Tour! Your group of up to four adults will view historic Kaal Rock, Poughkeepsie Landing, Quiet Cove and other points in Poughkeepsie. Experience the beauty of the river while enjoying John's enthusiasm for local history, featuring colorful rowing events and stories connected to its bridges and ferries. Date to be determined during the 2026 boating season.

VALUE $250

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