Research & Finding Tools
DCHS Bockee Smithfield July 16 2022
The Rich Mosaic of Rural Life in Early Dutchess County Revealed The public joined descendants of Amenia’s Bockee family (pronounced boh-KAY) at the historic Smithfield Church in Amenia on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The Dutchess County Historical Society (DCHS) and Amenia Historical Society (AHS) co-hosted the event since both organizations have important collections related to […]
Posted in: DHCS Events, Towns
Recovering Women’s Stories From Dutchess County’s Ancient Documents
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1941 Manet Fowler Interviews Poughkeepsie
Posted in: African Heritage, Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Research & Finding Tools, Towns
College Hill’s History…Points to its Future Potential
The past informs a better future. Future potential inspires us to understand the past. Special thanks to Walkway Over the Hudson for hosting this event. Bill Jeffway, is the Executive Director of the Dutchess County Historical Society. He serves on the research committee of Celebrating the African Spirit, a Poughkeepsie-based group dedicated to ensuring our […]
Posted in: DHCS Events, Poughkeepsie
Ballots & Palettes: Tools in the Fight for Women’s Equality a Century Ago
Posted in: DHCS Events, Women's History