Knickerbocker Historical Society
P.O. Box 29 Schaghticoke, NY 12154
Knickerbocker Mansion ( built circa 1788/89)
The Knickerbocker Historical Society (KHS) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to restore the late 18th Century Knickerbocker Mansion at Schaghticoke, NY. The KHS provides tours of the Mansion, living history programs, and presentations on colonial New York. The society is also engaged in grant writing to finance the restoration of the Mansion. The KHS also holds several annual public events (listed below) to raise funds for educational programming and site maintenance.
For information or to volunteer or participate in our programs contact the society at knickinfo@aol.com or call (518) 677-3807 or (518) 692-2374.
Upcoming Events 2008
Harvest Festival: September 20 & 21, 2008 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day). Tours of mansion and cemetery, re-enactors from the 2nd Continental Artillery, Henry Hudson (portrayed by Paul Stillman) preparing for his voyage to the New World in 1608, and a 4.2 mile guided hike to Devil's Chimney, a Native American Shrine.There will be a pancake breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and a chicken and biscuit dinner at noon.
Knick at Night: October 24 & 25, 2008 (6 p.m. - 9 p.m.) with Ghosts from the Mansion's past coming to tell their stories. Souper Supper served.
Christmas Sale Pick Up at the Mansion: November 29, 2008 (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Bake Sale at the M & T Bank, Schaghticoke: December 9, 2008 (8:30 a.m. - 6 p. m.)
Links
2009 Knickerbocker Historical Society Events Knickerbocker Historical Society News
Directions to the Knickerbocker Mansion Knickerbocker Family Home Page
Restoration of Knickerbocker Mansion
Revised 9/1/08