EVENTS
The Wappingers Historical Society offers tours of the Mesier Homestead on selected dates each month.
Tour dates and tickets for these tours can be found below.
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We also hold various social, educational, and fundraising events throughout the year. Our Speaker Series is offered periodically throughout the year and is open to the general public. Visiting speakers discuss topics of historical interest to our local community. Upcoming events can be found on this page.
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The Spirit of Mesier, our annual fundraising gala, is held at the Mesier Homestead each June. The monies raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations go towards our Homestead restoration fund. We are currently beginning the restoration of the 1741 portion of the building. You can follow our progress here.
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Wappingers Historical Society members are invited to several members-only events throughout the year, including our Potluck Picnic in July, Ice Cream Social in August, and the Holiday party in December.
Thu, Oct 12Town of Wappinger Town HallOct 12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMTown of Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USADutchess County was not always so bucolic. This spooky season, hear about some of the County’s most gruesome murders from the 18th to the early 20th centuries.
Sat, Oct 14Wappingers Rural CemeteryOct 14, 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDTWappingers Rural Cemetery, 174-208 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USAMeet some of the notable cemetery "residents" who reveal their history with entertaining, interactive dialog. Presented by Dani Masterson in collaboration with the WHS. ** RAIN DATE: Sunday, October 15
Sun, Nov 12Mesier HomesteadNov 12, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMMesier Homestead, 2 Spring St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USAIn honor of Veterans Day, our November tour day will include a costumed portrayal of WW2 Army nurse Muriel Engelman.
Private tours are available weekdays, T-FMesier HomesteadPrivate tours are available weekdays, T-FMesier Homestead, 2 Spring St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USAWe are pleased to offer you a customizable, private tour of the Mesier Homestead through our Signature Experience tours! Scroll down to learn more. Advanced reservations required.