Debrief: November 24, 2013 – Walk for History

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Yesterday we braved the wind and joined the Friends of Jackson House for the Walk For History across the Walkway Over The Hudson.  It was a small but passionate group of people.  We had a poster up explaining our successful “path to preservation,” which is something the Friends of Jackson House are looking to do for the Jackson House in Fishkill which is threatened with demolition.  Unfortunately the Village of Fishkill does not have a historic commission like the Town of Poughkeepsie, even though they have a historic district.

Here are a few photos from the event:

October 26, 2013 – Old Fashioned Cider Tasting at the Mill

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An Old-Fashioned Cider Tasting
as part of Cider Week New York, to benefit restoration activities at the Kimlin Cider Mill

Saturday, October 26, 2013
12:00-5:00pm
at the Kimlin Cider Mill, 140 Cedar Avenue (just north of Kimlin Court), Poughkeepsie, NY

Activities include:
– Cook-out/BBQ
– Behind-the-scene tours of the historic (c.1880) Kimlin Cider Mill
– Cider tasting from local cider makers, including our own KIMLIN CIDER
– Silent auctions
– Apple bobbing
– Pumpkin painting

Admission: $25/adult, $10/child age 2-12 — includes tasting glass for the first 100 people

Special Thank You to our Sponsors & Donors to this Event:
– Peach Hill Park in Poughkeepsie (provided apple for our Kimlin Cider)
– Kettleborough Cider House (provided cider for the tasting)
– Breezy Hill Orchard and Stone Ridge Farm (provided cider for the tasting)
– And more!

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“Dutchess Treasures” Exhibit

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The exhibit “Dutchess Treasures” at the Mid-Hudson Heritage Center features historic sites from around the county. Artwork of the Kimlin Cider Mill, created at various years, is included in the exhibit. The exhibit runs until October 31, 2013 and is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 4:30pm at 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Front Facade

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The front facade of the Mill contained some rotten wood and the paint was no longer fresh.  With the help of a carpenter and numerous volunteers, the facade was given an update with some new wood boards and a fresh coat of paint.  In addition, some of the doors were changed, and new plexiglass placed in the windows.

Before:

Facade before

After:

Facade after