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Yearbook Encore Edition 2025

Profiles of the American Revolution Since 1914 We are pleased to announce the third Encore Edition of the Dutchess County…

5 months ago

Bill of Sale: Dick

DCHS Collections Documents of Enslavement A Fishkill man named Dick is sold by James Slight to Thomas Parker October 30,…

9 months ago

Medical Treatment of Enslaved “Jack”

Gilder Lehrman Documents Related to Locsl Enslavement June 30, 1783 Rhinebeck's renowned medical doctor Ananias Cooper, writes to Robert Livingston…

10 months ago

Business Award

Given to a long standing business that demonstrates service and commitment to Dutchess County residents. Congratulations Legion Fireworks, Roberta Theiss…

12 months ago

Healing with Plants: The Thomsonians of Dutchess County (1820-1850)

We use such balms as have no strife, With Nature nor the Laws of Life; With blood our hands we…

2 years ago

The Knights of Dutchess County

Each June marks the end of another academic year, and students throughout Dutchess County celebrate advancements in their education. A…

2 years ago

Pre-Civil War Maritime Adventure

Dutchess County Free Black Communities:Opportunities & Risks of Maritime Adventure Before the Civil War We are grateful for the ongoing…

2 years ago

DCHS Publications

DCHS Yearbook Since 1914. Click here Since 1916. Learn more

2 years ago

American Indian Heritage

Recognizing American Indian Heritage Month By Bill Jeffway A version of this article appeared in the November 15, 2023 Northern/Southern…

2 years ago

AfAm Burials Rhinebeck

Below: The story of Andrew Frazier, the ancestor. The only Black family with a large plot. Adjacent to and facing,…

3 years ago