The Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) relies each year on this auction to support all our work, including the operating of our archives, and our programming and publishing. Please join in the auction, you can enjoy it and help DCHS at the same time!
100% of the auction proceeds benefit the DCHS. Every lot sells to the highest bidder. Payment will be made directly to DCHS, a 501-C3 Not for Profit Corporation so no sales tax will be charged. There is a 15% Buyers Premium which will also be going to the DCHS.
DCHS does not receive any regular Federal, State or County funding. It relies solely on donations, membership dues and private sponsorships from people like you. Please support the 100+ year old mission of DCHS to collect, preserve, interpret, and share the history of Dutchess County, NY, from the period of the arrival of the first Indigenous Peoples until the present day.
Payment must be completed by Friday, November 22 at 3PM.
All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods are cash, check, Visa, MasterCard & Amex. Preview available online 24 hours. Certain larger items can be viewed at DCHS 6282 Route 9, Rhinebeck, Wed-Sat 10:00 am to 3:00.
Sample of Fine Items for Home
Bid through AAR Auctions
First step click “Become a [AAR auctions] member” (simple, free) to be able to bid. Click on the button below which will take you to the AAR website where you will be asked to register for free:
Pay online or support with a donation
If you have purchased an item and want to pay, or if you have decided to support the auction with a straightforward donation, DCHS is a 501c3 under IRS rules.
Check it out in person!
DCHS is located at 6282 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY. Normal open hours are generally Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm during which time you can take a close up look at many of the physical items in the auction. It is preferable to confirm an appointment time by emailing Bill Jeffway at [email protected].