December 31st is the 250th anniversary of the death of General Montgomery, a fitting local start to Rev250 (the 250th anniversary of the 1776 American Revolution in 2026) reflecting the high ambition, and high cost, of our American Revolution.
The Dutchess County Historical Society continues to have a healthy flow of collections gifts for perpetual care. Of course this kind of gift comes with a perpetual responsibility of care and preservation — interpretation — and accessibility to the public.
Occasionally something rare, but so aligned to our mission is offered for sale and we reach out to find interest in acquiring it.
This is what has happened at Stair Galleries of Hudson, New York where DCHS will be able to fully and formally acquire the map and make it available locally upon raising the cost: $5,895.
We will update progress twice a week…
Donor names are being added once we confirm specifics with each donor:
Anonymous, Elijah Bender, Susan Fitzgerald, Doris Harrington, Nancy & Arthur Kelly, The Chancellor Livingston Chapter of the NSDAR, Melodye Moore & Lenny Miller, Jonathan Mensch, Michael Sasse…
For anyone who wants to pay a pledge, or direct someone to pay this is what we ask. Pay online under “make a gift” and email me separately to confirm:
Make check payable and mailable to:
DCHS
6282 Route 9
Rhinebeck NY 12572