Eileen Mylod Hayden Award for Excellence in Education honors a Dutchess County educator who through innovation and creativity imparts a love and appreciation of local history to students. Congratulations Don Fraser!
Fraser began his career with New York State Parks and Historic Preservation as a Student Conservation Association intern at Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mills Mansion) in 1999 and was responsible for developing educational environmental programs related to the property.
He went on to hold leadership positions at Fort Montgomery and Clermont State Historic Sites before returning to Staatsburgh as the Site Educator. In this position he has welcomed students from 2nd grade through college to the site and provided innovative and engaging educational programs. He is recognized as an outstanding historic house interpreter who imparts information about the mansion and its residents in a lively and engaging manner.
Fraser’s development of educational programs on topics such as Gilded Age Scandals and World War 1, as well as his focus on teaching untold histories that spotlight the less visible residents of Dutchess County, has resulted in a significant contribution to the understanding of how the Livingston-Mills family impacted Dutchess County.
Tickets include wine, drinks, and food from Simply Gourmet. Check out photos from last year!
$500 sponsorship includes two tickets!
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