TOWN OF WASHINGTON / VILLAGE MILLBROOK

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 

All meetings are 7:30 pm at the Lyall Memorial Federated Church unless otherwise noted.

 

2006 Society Meeting Schedule –

 

January 19th –

 

An Evening with John Kading – Merchants of Franklin Avenue

 

John started taking photographs of the village and its people in the mid-1950s. At this month’s meeting he will show Franklin Avenue merchants and buildings as they were then and now.

 

February 16th –

 

Rural and Village Life in the 1800s: Stories and Photographs
               

Our host for the evening - Stanley Benham, Jr.

 

March 16th –

 

The Hotchkiss in History

 

Anthony Collins (our Toby) will discourse on the subject of the Hotchkiss automobile, as manufactured in Paris, France between 1904 and 1954, and its little-known deep-running roots in our region.  He will offer an overview of the parent enterprise in the 19th and 20th centuries, a synopsis of its vehicle production, and an outline of his adventures in acquiring, restoring, and happily driving two such cars of his own.

 

April 20th –

 

Sandanona Harehounds

Our hostess for the evening - Betsy Park

 

May 18th –

 

Meet Stan Mersand

Stan Mersand is our newly appointed Dutchess County Historian. He will share with us his plans and vision in his new position, plus share with us some of his personal passion—the history of politics in Dutchess County.

 

June 15th –

 

Historical Society Annual Tea

Beginning at 5:30 PM

Bos-Haven Dairy Farm

Camby Road, Verbank

 

(For members only. Membership is accepted at the event)

 
Our host for the evening - Tim Marshall. Please bring a lawn chair and some finger foods to share. Insect repellant is recommended.

 

Things to see and do:

·          Milking demonstrations

·          Farm machinery on display

·          Calves in their stalls

·          Lots of cows

·          Stroll the old farm lane and railroad bed

 

September 21st –

 

Reverend Dr. Karl Esmark on Otto Walter Beck,

Founder of Innisfree


Beck was a talented painter who produced a significant volume of very beautiful art work.  Dr. Esmark, who has recently published a book on Beck, is planning on displaying several of Beck’s works to augment what will be a fascinating portrayal of Beck’s life.

 

October 14th –

 

Walk the Millbrook Rail Bed With Maurice Neville

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Meet at the Baker residence, Altamont Road, 100 yards east of the junction of Oak Summit.

Our hosts for the event: Maurice Neville, and Lynn and Jerry Baker.

 

The start of the walk will be at the site of the former Oak Summit Rail Station. Maurice Neville will kick off the walk with a brief presentation of the history of the railroad. From there the walk will proceed about ¾ mile ending .3 miles south of the Altamont intersection. From this point walkers will be transported back to the Baker residence. Reception to follow on the Baker terrace.

 

November 16th –

 

Gatehouses of Millbrook

 

Our host for the evening: David Greenwood

 

David will be presenting a slideshow of nostalgia. We’ll be looking at historic views of many local landmarks that were created a century (or more) ago to proudly announce arrivals at important destinations. Gatehouses, lodges, follies and elaborate gates were the hallmark of “Country Estates”. Enjoy the memories from residents whose lives are associated with these buildings. Bring your own memories. Help us weave a tapestry of Millbrook’s past.

 

 

 

Meeting Schedules from the Past

 

2005

2004