2025 Historic Preservation & Awards Celebration
Sunday, June 1
DCHS has a long tradition of spotlighting people and organizations that inspire local history best practices. Here are some of 2025’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






















