Saturday, June 1
DHCS 2024 Historic Preservation & Awards Celebration
at the Hill family’s
The Grove, Rhinebeck
6484 Montgomery Street (Route 9) Rhinebeck, NY 12572
4:00 to 6:00 pm Open House
5:00 pm Awards & Comments
You are cordially invited!
RSVP requested by May 15.
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DCHS, 6282 Route 9, Rhinebeck NY 12572
Dear DCHS members, supporters & friends,
I hope you will join us in recognizing and thanking this year’s DCHS Annual Award Winners while getting a rare glimpse into the home and lives 19th century Dutchess County.
Rarely open to the public, this unique house was inspired by the Octogon House craze of the 1850s, a national phenomenon ignited by Fishkill native, Orson S. Fowler. Join us as we celebrate the best of local history, and enjoy light refreshments and conversation among like minded persons.
Rob Doyle, President
Historic Preservation Award: the Hill Family for Stewardship of The Grove
This award honors a site and the stewards of that site who have ensured that the character and essence of a historic site are preserved and cared for.
The Grove at Rhinebeck has been in two families since its initial purchase in 1842. The ancestors of our hosts, the Hill family, have been stewards of the site since 1896. It is rarely open to the public. First purchased by the prominent local Wager family, the house was greatly and spectacularly enlarged in the 19th century, likely when it became the home of Walter Livingston, who married into the Wager family. Then in 1930, Anna Hill created a significant but sensitive addition which retained the unique dynamic of octagonal rooms, but created the space to raise a large and dynamic family.
The Hill family’s The Grove
Business of Historic Distinction: Arnoff Moving & Storage
This award honors a business that demonstrates a commitment to the culture and values tied to our local history.
Mike Arnoff, President & CEO accepting.
Arnoff Moving & Storage is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, a fifth-generation family-owned and operated transportation company. They provide exceptional household, residential, commercial, library and museum specialist moving and storage services in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Arnoff was key to DCHS’s historic, successful full relocation to Rhinebeck in 2023.
Arnoff Moving & Storage
The Dutchess: FDR Library & Museum
This award honors exceptional contributions to the Dutchess County community and beyond in the areas of preservation, history, and/or education.
The Dutchess Award goes to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library & Museum, National Archives & Records Administration. William A. Harris, Director, accepting.
The stewardship of President Roosevelt’s legacy are of importance on a number of levels beyond the obvious national important. FDR was a local historian and founder and active member of the Dutchess County Historical Society. Tourist destination offering interpretation and education exhibitions and programs, allowed DCHS to offer DCHS exhibitions and programs.
FDR Presidential Library & Museum
Eileen Mylod Hayden Education Award: Jeff Urbin
This award honors Dutchess County teachers who bring innovation and creativity to impart a love and appreciation of local history.
The Award goes to Jeff Ubrin, Education Specialist, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library & Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Through its Distance Learning Program the Pare Lorentz Center now has the ability to bring many of our workshops, resources, lectures, and presentations directly into the classroom free of charge.
The stewardship of President Roosevelt’s legacy is important on a number of levels beyond its obvious national importance. FDR was a local historian, founder, and active member of the Dutchess County Historical Society.
Jeff Urbin
Helen Wilkinson Reynolds Award: Jack Conklin
Honors local historians who are an exemplar of the necessary and accurate search for historical truth as practiced by Helen Wilkinson Reynolds.
Recognizes achievement in the necessary and accurate pursuit of historical truth embodied by DCHS founder Helen Wilkinson Reynolds. Awarded to Jack Conklin. Conklin is a retired busiinessman, following a career in the US Army and board member or owner at several Hudson Valley companies. He has published two books, including Rhinebeck and the History of the Landsman Kill Mills.
Jack Conklin
Historic Home Open 4:00 to 6:00 pm
5:00 pm Awards
