DHCS 2025 Historic Preservation & Awards Celebration
Sunday, June 1
3:00 to 5:00 pm Open House
4:00 pm Awards & Brief comments
271 North River Road, Wappinger
DCHS has a long tradition of turning the spotlight people and organizations who inspire best practices in the field of local history.
Historic Preservation Award
We honor Dick Lahey for his stewardship of an unparalleled collection of carriages and subject expertise. He opens both his historic home and vast carriage collection and will personally take us on a tour of both.
We will shortly announce the winners of:
– The Dutchess Award
– Business of Historic Distinction
– Franklin D. Roosevelt Award
– Eileen Mylod Hayden Award for Education
Tickets go on sale ($100) after April 24th and include wine, drinks, and food from Simply Gourmet. Check out photos from last year! Stay tuned for launch of ticket sales shortly.
$500 sponsorships of support are encouraged with payment information here.
Email Bill Jeffway about underwriting and other opportunities.