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19,000 Inscriptions Poucher & Reynolds, 1924: Burying Grounds of Sharon, CT, Amenia & North East, NY: Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Salt Point, Crum Elbow, 1911:

DCHS Yearbook Encore Editions: Troutbeck The Dutchess County Historical Society is pleased to continue a long and dynamic relationship with Troutbeck, starting at the time of our founding with Joel and Amy Spingarn. As a historic place of assembly, reflection, and creativity, DCHS is proud to continue to share the story of Troutbeck. Below you find some examples of DCHS publications and writings related to Troutbeck. Profile of Amy Spingarn NAACP Conferences Spingarn on Gardening Value of Local History DCHS’s Inaugural Monogram Below are slides from a short talk given by Bill Jeffway April 22, 2022 at Troutbeck that examine the importance of place, and the intersection and convergence of dynamic communities and worldviews first laid out and greatly influenced by its location “in between” New England and New York, and between New York City and “upstate.”

This award honors exceptional contributions to the Dutchess County community and beyond in the areas of preservation, history, and/or education. Prior Awardees Ralph & Doris Adams ~ J. Winthrop Aldrich ~ Myra Young Armstead ~ Barbara & Robert Bielenberg ~ D. David Conklin ~ Elizabeth A. Daniels ~ Frank Doherty ~ Edward E. Downey ~ Margaretta Downey ~ Rob & Sue Doyle ~ Jesse Effron ~ Frances Fergusson ~ John J. Gartland, Jr. ~ Joyce C. Ghee ~ Burton Gold ~ John & Gloria Golden ~ Frederica S. Goodman ~ Clyde Griffen ~ James F. Hall ~ Ada Scism Harrison ~ Bernard & Shirley Handel ~ E. Stuart & Linda Hubbard ~ Larry Hughes ~ Bradford H. Kendall ~ Michael Korda ~ Lou & Candace Lewis ~ Bill & Mary Lunt ~ Melodye K. Moore ~ Robert Murphy ~ Dennis J. Murray ~ Joseph N. Norton ~ Walter Patrice ~ Ruth Stafford Peale ~ Alice Provensen ~ Frances S. Reese ~ Caroline Reichenberg ~ Lorraine M. Roberts ~ Gretta Tritch Roman ~ Albert M. Rosenblatt ~ Fred Schaeffer ~ Dr. Sam Simon ~ Willa Skinner ~ Elizabeth Smith ~ Roger Smith ~ Marie Tarver ~ Gretta Tritch Roman ~ Denis D. VanBuren ~ Barbara Van Itallie ~ Norma W. VanKleeck ~ Kay Tremper Verilli ~ Mary Kay Vrba ~ Richard K. Wager ~ Kenneth Walpuck ~ Thomas S. Wermuth

Honors teachers at Dutchess County middle or high schools who bring innovation and creativity to impart a love and appreciation of local history. Prior Awardees: 2024:Jeff Ubrin, Education Specialist, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library & Museum, National Archives & Records Administration. 2022:Henry Frischknecht, Bulkeley Middle School, Rhinebeck 2021:Neil Murray, Pine Plains Central School District