2025 Historic Preservation & Awards Celebration
Sunday, June 1
3:00 to 5:00 pm Open house
4:00 pm Awards & brief comments
271 River Road North, Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
Tickets: $100/pp Sponsorships: $500
Tickets include wine, drinks, and food from Simply Gourmet. Don’t miss this exciting event! Check out photos from last year!
*Prefer to write a check? Mail to: Dutchess County Historical Society. 6282 Route 9, Rhinebeck NY 12572
DCHS has a long tradition of spotlighting people and organizations that inspire local history best practices. Here are some of this year’s awards and recipients:
2025 Historic Preservation Award Recipient
It is a great pleasure to honor Mr. Dick Lahey as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Historic Preservation Award. His stewardship of an unparalleled collection of carriages and subject expertise is commendable. He generously opens both his historic home and vast carriage collection, and will personally take us on a tour of both.
Learn more about the various awards and honored recipients:
- Historic Preservation: Dick Lahey
- The Dutchess Award: Rob & Sue Doyle
- Business of Historic Distinction: Legion Fireworks
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Award: Aidan Chisamore
- Eileen Mylod Hayden Award for Education: Don Fraser
Become a sponsor of this year’s Preservation Awards and Celebration event to gain enhanced visibility for your business while supporting the preservation of our community’s rich history. Partner with us today! The sponsorship cost of $500 includes two tickets to the event!
Email Bill Jeffway with any questions.
