Knickerbocker Historical Society

P.O. Box 29 or 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154

Knickerbocker Mansion (built circa 1780)

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.

For information about the KHS, Knickerbocker Family, Mansion, and Cemetery or to volunteer or participate in our programs contact the society at knickinfo@aol.com or call (518) 664-1700.

Knickerbocker Historical Society Events 2009

Seasonal Events

Mansion Tours:  Every Sunday, May-October (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Group Tours:  By appointment

Special Group Tours with Colonial Meal: By reservation

July

Quad Centennial Celebration Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Four Centuries of Dutch History at the Knickerbocker Mansion

Special Programs:

Henry Hudson, 1609 - Voyage to the New World

Presented by Paul Stillman of Historically Speaking

The Tricentennial of the settlement of the Knickerbocker Family in Schaghticoke in 1709

Mansion & Cemetery Tours throughout the day.

The Bicentennial of the publication of Deidrich Knickerbocker's History of New York written by Washington Irving in 1809

Special presentation on Washington Irving in the Mansion throughout the day

The Centennial of the publication of Viele, 250 Years a Dutch Family In New York written by Kathlyne Knickerboker Viele in 1909

Learn More about Kathlyne in the "Notable Knickerbockers" exhibit in the Mansion

Knickerbocker Family Reunion: Sunday, July 12 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

August

Knickerbocker Horse Show: Sunday, August 2

at

Riding Right Farm

334 CR 59, South Cambridge, NY

Canal Splash: Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Revolutionary War Reenactors, Mansion & Cemetery Tours

September

Harvest Festival: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Breakfast (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.), Chicken Dinner at noon, Bake Sale, Mansion & Cemetery Tours throughout the day

Devil's Chimney Walk (10:00 a.m.)

October

Live Performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 (7:00 p.m.)

Knick At Night: Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 (6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Candle light Tours with historic figures telling stories of their lives in the Vale of Peace. Souper Supper available throughout event

November

Pick Up Day At The Mansion: Saturday, November 28, (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Collection of Christmas Sale purchases

December

A Visit From St. Nicholas and a Performance of The Baker's Dozen (two performances): Saturday, December 5 (1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.)

Free event for the public, refreshments served after performances

Bake Sale at M&T Bank, Schaghticoke Branch: Friday, December 18 (8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Links

Directions to the Knickerbocker Mansion Restoration of the Knickerbocker Mansion

Notable Knickerbockers

Knickerbocker Family Home Page

"Knick Knacks" Our Souvenirs and Collectibles

Historically Speaking

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Revised 6/26/09