Dutchess County Historical Society Fundraising Auction Ending 11/9

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Collection of Polly Myhrum Pottery - Hand Thrown Stoneware, Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

A collection of classic Polly Myhrum Pottery pieces - a pitcher, a bowl and a plate. Polly Myhrum has been creating handmade dinnerware and decorative objects for nearly 50 years in a simple, understated style with a touch of whimsy. The pieces are white, with hand-painted floral patterns in a combination of blue and green. The underglaze designs are covered with a white glaze, softening the colors. Each piece of white stoneware is fired to 2300 degrees Fahrenheit, which makes it durable and dishwasher/microwave safe. Collection includes one 4-cup pitcher that measures 7" tall and 3.59" diameter; one plate measuring 11.5 inches diameter; and one 12-cup bowl measuring 4.75" tall and 10.5" diameter. Note: Polly Myhrum pottery will be ending production in 2025. https://www.pollymyhrumpottery.com/

Value: $230

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$100 Gift Card to Shaving Parlor Barber Shoppe, Pine Plains, NY

Step back in time while positively enjoying the ultimate barber shop experience in Dutchess County. Your services are not a job. It's our passion! We love to provide the best service and take the utmost pride in our work. Stop in for our "Royal Treatment" service and leave feeling like a new man! According to Rob Doyle, Past-President of DCHS, "I drive from Fishkill to Pine Plains to get my hair cut by Justin Nash while being surrounded by historic barbering and shaving memorabilia and artifacts. His shoppe is beautifully decorated and he and his team provide outstanding personal service. Buy this unique experience for yourself or a gift for someone special and you will not be disappointed." https://www.shavingparlor.com/

VALUE $100

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Private Guided Tour of Wethersfield House & Gardens for Eight in Amenia, NY

Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Wethersfield House and its renowned Italian Renaissance Garden for up to eight guests. Set on 1,000 bucolic acres in northeast Dutchess County, Wethersfield Estate & Garden is the highest point in the region, offering sweeping views of the Berkshires, Catskills, and Taconic Hills.

Founded in 1938 by philanthropist Chauncey Stillman and now a nonprofit, Wethersfield is celebrated for its Georgian-style mansion with a unique collection of original artwork and antique furniture, classical Arts & Crafts and Italian Renaissance gardens, and twenty miles of scenic trails for hiking and equestrian sport. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and honored with the 2021 New York State Historic Preservation Award, Wethersfield is widely considered one of the finest examples of Italian Renaissance gardens in the United States. Your private visit promises a memorable journey through art, history, and landscape design in one of the Hudson Valley's most enchanting settings. Tour to be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date between June and October of 2026. https://www.wethersfield.org/

VALUE $360

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A Rare Opportunity: Explore a Unique Collection of Vintage Gardening Tools for 6 in Wassaic, NY

Have you ever seen cucumber straighteners, daisy grubbers or mistle toe cutters? They are among the more than 25,000 items in the remarkable (and delightfully offbeat) Morrison Gallery of Vintage Gardening Tools. Tour this fascinating collection with Landscape Architect Mark Morrison, who has collected, curated and thoughtfully displayed this extremely rare assemblage of gardening tools and related ephemera from the 1600s to present day.

Located in Wassaic, N.Y., the collection showcases the diverse pieces that Mr. Morrison has salvaged and restored. These hand-wrought gardening tools are truly works of art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcased a small part of his 19thC French gardening tools and watering cans for their Public Parks Private Gardens: From Parks to Provence Exhibit in 2018. Please note there are stairs to the Gallery.

VALUE $500

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$250 Gift Card to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Hyde Park, NY

The Culinary Institute of America's main campus runs four public restaurants for students to increase their culinary experience: American Bounty, Bocuse Restaurant, Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, and The Apple Pie Bakery Café.

American Bounty: With a focus on the seasons and products of the Hudson Valley, contemporary and traditional regional dishes are brought to life in an honest and flavorful way. Rounded out with a first-class American wine list and comfortable warm service, this casually elegant restaurant sets the stage for an unparalleled dining experience in New York's Hudson Valley.

Bocuse Restaurant: Sleek and strikingly contemporary, this French restaurant is named for the most famous chef in France, Paul Bocuse. The Bocuse Restaurant re-imagines the execution of classic French cuisine through the lens of ultra-modern cooking techniques, brings a new style of casual yet sophisticated service, and offers breathtaking architectural interior design.

Truly authentic regional Italian cuisine takes center stage at Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, a sophisticated dining room overlooking a stunning herb and rose garden and the Hudson River. Dining at this grand Tuscan-style villa is a culinary escape to another world without ever having to leave the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Apple Pie Bakery Café: Enjoy classic café favorites and new crave-worthy sweet and savory selections prepared by CIA students under the instruction of world-class faculty. https://www.ciarestaurantgroup.com/new-york-restaurants/

VALUE $250

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C-1850 Adam Caire Poughkeepsie, NY #3 Blue Decorated Crock, Double-Handled, From the Private Collection of Judge James Brands. Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

Judge Brands hand-picked this 19th century beauty from his chambers in the Supreme Court building in Poughkeepsie, NY. Circa 1850s, this double handled crock measures 10.25" high x 11.5" diameter and is salt-glazed stoneware decorated in cobalt blue having a beautiful motif. (Judge Brands donated crocks to the DCHS In 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 they all sold to benefit the DCHS!)

This year's example made by Adam Caire is the earliest donated so far, made between 1852 and 1856. Riedinger & Caire Pottery was first developed by John Caire when he bought Poughkeepsie Pottery in 1839. Adam Caire entered his father's business in 1852. After selling the business and then buying it back in 1856, Caire became a partner to Philip Riedinger. The company manufactured stoneware, earthenware, firebricks, flower pots, jugs and bottles. One popular customer included Matthew Vassar's brewery! The partners later developed sewer pipes which were used at the Capitol in Albany and at the Hudson River State Hospital in Poughkeepsie.

In the past, Judge Brands hand picked all of his 19th century beauties from his chambers in the Supreme Court building in Poughkeepsie and hand carried it to the delivery service for the auction as seen in these images from past DCHS auctions.

VALUE $375

This lot can be previewed in person Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm by appointment at DCHS, 6282 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. If this item isn't for you, please consider becoming a member or making a donation to DCHS at https://dchsny.org/secure-pay/

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Exclusive House Concert / Presentation by Local Folk Singer / Songwriter Pat Lamanna, Dutchess County, NY

Choose one of the following available topics, and local folk singer & songwriter Pat Lamanna will perform an exclusive concert & musical presentation at your Dutchess County home!

1. Pete Seeger: A Dutchess County Icon - Celebrate Pete's extraordinary generosity, integrity and spirituality while enjoying a concert of many of the old favorites plus lesser-known musical gems.

2. Pete and Woody: An Unlikely Friendship - Enjoy exploring the relationship between Pete Seeger and his mentor and friend, Woody Guthrie, while listening to many of the songs that inspired them - with New York City-based folk singer Steve Suffet and narrator Richard Mattocks.

3. A Musical Celebration of Women's Suffrage - Learn about the lengthy struggle for women's suffrage and listen to the original songs from the rallies, demonstrations, meetings and even prison - with Richard Mattocks.

4. Songs of the Catskill Mountains - Enjoy a lovely concert of traditional Catskill Mountain songs that were collected in the 1940s and 50s and published in the book "Folk Songs of the Catskills." Learn about the history of how this collection came to be, through the efforts of musicologists at Camp Woodland in Phoenicia, 1939-62.

5. A Living Legacy Tour of Civil Rights Movement Sites - Richard Mattocks and Pat Lamanna present pictures, history and songs of the Civil Rights Movement era, discussing familiar historical characters such as Emmet Till as well as some lesser-known heroes. http://patlamanna.com/

VALUE $300

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Private Historic Walking Tour with Historian Shannon Butler, Poughkeepsie, NY

The City of Poughkeepsie is full of fascinating history and characters, and it's Shannon Butler's job to tell their stories. Choose from one of three tours lasting 2 hours each:

1. Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Tour - Take a guided walking tour through the historic center of the cemetery where we visit some of Poughkeepsie's most interesting dead.

2. Historic Union Street and Beyond - A guided walking tour down one of the city's oldest streets and neighborhoods.

3. Academy Street Historic District - A guided walking tour covering the Victorian architecture and residents of Academy Street.

Tours are for all ages. There is a tour maximum of 20 people allowed. The cemetery tour does have some hills, and the Union street tour is uphill. Winning bidder to choose one tour which will be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date and time between the months of May and October of 2026. VALUE $250

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Lane Brothers Swift Mill #15 ca. 1875 Coffee Grinder. Pickup Only, Rhinebeck, NY

Lane Brothers is famous for their coffee grinders. This one is a larger size, measuring 20" Tall x 11" Wide plus 3" handle. Item in very good condition. Original box has been replaced by contemporary wooden box.

Beriah Swift invented and produced coffee grinders in the 1840s out of the Town of Washington in Dutchess County. His cousins, the Lane Brothers, greatly expanded the business and relocated to Poughkeepsie in 1882. The Lane brothers made many cast iron items, including boilers, and in 1901 they launched production of a steam-driven automobile.

DCHS is fortunate to have in its collections a near perfect Lane Brothers "Swift Mill" similar to this. For clarity, when DCHS accepts a collections item it is in perpetuity so we would never sell a collections item. Since DCHS already has a good example of the mill, we have allowed the donor to contribute this item to the auction.

VALUE $600

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$200 Gift Card to Foster's Coach House, 1890 Tavern in Historic Rhinebeck, NY.

Foster's Coach House Tavern is a beloved establishment with a rich history dating back to 1890. This charming tavern is nestled in the heart of historic Rhinebeck and is known for its cozy period atmosphere and unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service. Originally named "The Village Tavern," the venue was acquired by Wally Foster after World War II. He preserved its unique character, adorning the walls with famous racing pictures and crafting dining booths from horse stalls. Guests consistently praise Foster's for its warm and attentive service, as well as its welcoming and unassuming ambiance. The diverse menu, a culinary journey that offers an array of classic favorites, including mouthwatering burgers, flavorful steaks, comforting Italian dishes, home-style turkey dinners, delectable baked clams, and the house specialty, the tantalizing London broil, is sure to excite your taste buds. https://fosterscoachhouse.com/

VALUE $200

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$100 Gift Card to Samuels Sweet Shop, Rhinebeck, NY

It began in 1994 with a dream. Ira Gutner packed his bags, left a successful career in New York City's Garment District and moved upstate to open Samuel's of Rhinebeck, a boutique candy and coffee shop in the heart of bucolic Dutchess County. Ira named his shop after his late Uncle Sam who introduced him as a boy to penny candy.

Today they are known as Samuel's Sweet Shop, and while their name has changed a little, their commitment to providing customers the very best in candy, chocolate, coffee & tea, baked goods and other delicious treats hasn't changed one bit. https://samuelssweetshop.com/

VALUE $100

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$150 Gift Card from Foxtrot Farm & Flowers in Stanfordville, NY

Foxtrot Farm & Flowers is based on land that was previously inhabited and stewarded by the Munsee Lenape Tribe. Foxtrot is proud to be a part of the rich agricultural history on this plot of land in Stanfordville and in the greater Hudson Valley. Foxtrot was established in the Spring of 2021 by Kate Farrar after nearly a decade of working in the field of sustainable agriculture in the Hudson Valley and British Columbia. Seven of those years have been in the Hudson Valley where Kate has had the privilege to work alongside many talented farmers locally at Hearty Roots Community Farm, Montgomery Place Orchards, Perianth Farm and Sparrowbush Farm. https://foxtrotfarmflowers.com/

VALUE $150

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Private Art Viewing for 6: Portrait Sculptures by American Sculptor Jo Davidson, Amenia, NY

This exclusive tour for 6 guests will primarily show busts of famous people from the 1920s to 1950s. The collection includes a bust of FDR that was used to create the monument at the focal point of Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island. Davidson's art is on display at the National Portrait Gallery & in the Capitol Building.

The curator of this exhibit is Dr. Julian Strauss, who will share the story of the artist's life & career as a portrait sculptor. The history surrounding the importance of each notable subject will be included. Winning bidder will schedule the visit with the owner for a mutually agreeable date between April and October of 2026. Rob Doyle, Past-President of DCHS says, "I purchased this unique experience and it was awesome. My family and I truly enjoyed learning about this talented artist and his life story of sculpting the portraits of so many famous people as told by our host, Julian Strauss. We marveled at the detailed work up close and personal. I won't go into details about the hidden room with a secret door! Or the other treasures that you will encounter on your visit to the Strauss' Farm."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Davidson

VALUE $300

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The OLANA Private Landscape and Historic House Combo Tour for 5 in Hudson, NY

The complete Olana touring experience in one package! Led by an OLANA staff member for a group of up to 5 people, this private two-hour combination tour begins with a 60-minute guided tour in the electric vehicle of Frederic Church's artist-designed landscape, followed by a complete tour of both floors of the Main House. 4-week advance reservation is required. This tour involves several flights of stairs.

ABOUT OLANA - Olana is the masterwork of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), the preeminent American artist of the mid-19th entury. Olana's 250-acre artist-designed landscape and Historic House embraces unrivaled panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains, and welcomes more than 170,000 visitors annually. Olana is a public park and is open daily from 8 AM to sunset. Admission to the park is free of charge.

Frederic Church used landscape painting to convey the expansionist, optimistic worldview of mid-19th century America. His panoramic canvases emphasize meticulous atmospheric and botanical detail. Viewers delighted in identifying specific species of plants and birds, the strata in rocks, and various cloud formations. Church wanted to use art to reconcile the latest revelations of the natural sciences and the age-old evidence of the divine in nature. Today, Church is acknowledged as a leader within the Hudson River School, often called the first truly American style of painting. Frederic Church is well-known as a painter, but he was also a world traveler, a family man, and a self-taught architect, farmer and landscape designer. He and his wife Isabel were pious, well-read, and fun-loving. They raised four children at their estate overlooking the Hudson. Though Frederic and Isabel Church moved among New York City's cultural tastemakers, Olana was their primary home. https://www.olana.org/

VALUE $600

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Personalized History of your Dutchess County Property from Dutchess County Historian, William P. Tatum III, PHD

Do you own a historic home or building in Dutchess County? Have you wondered what happened there in the past? Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum III, PhD, will delve through the layers of county history to create a personalized history of your home or building, detailing the owners and any stories that can be documented to the structure. The report will be completed within one year of the auction.

VALUE $2,500

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$200 in Gift Cards to Joseph's Italian Steak House, Hyde Park, NY

Joseph's is an elegant Manhattan Style Steakhouse serving lunch and dinner. In addition to their famous steaks they offer fresh seafood, classic Italian cuisine, homemade desserts and an expertly curated wine list. The large all season outdoor pavilion with garden patio and the indoor taproom are local favorites. The restaurant is right next to the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Val-Kill) and is just five minutes from the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Marist College, and The Culinary Institute of America and sits on what was Eleanor Roosevelt's Val Kill gas station and Tea Room. Owner Joe Wilson has a folder of pictures and articles which he will share and discuss with you, the winning bidder! *NOTE: Gift Certificates expire in one year. https://www.josephs-steakhouse.com/

VALUE $200

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Edgewater Mansion Private Tour for 8 in Barrytown, NY

Enjoy a private tour of the magnificent Edgewater Mansion. Take in the opulence of the mansion's dining room, admire the beautiful elegance of the 19th Century decoration in the sitting rooms and take a peek into some of the rooms off the official public tour. Wander the grounds and you come across the estate's pool, fit for F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Jay Gatsby." The combination of an octagonal library and classical portico captivated visitors well into the twentieth century - including its last two private owners, Gore Vidal and Richard Hampton Jenrette. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy the grounds with views to the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains beyond. Tour to be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date between May and October in 2026. https://classicalamericanhomes.org/sites/edgewater/

VALUE $600

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Historic Ice Sailing Adventure!

Experience the beauty of an activity first brought to the Hudson Valley by the Dutch in the 1600's, sailing on ice! The Hudson River Ice Yacht Preservation Trust and members of the Hudson River Ice Yacht Club will host you and one friend for rides on our historic ice yachts of the 1800's, on the ice of the Hudson Valley in the winter of 2025-2026. These craft, adapted from the boats the Dutch used for winter transport into what were the fastest vehicles on earth, have been lovingly restored by members of the HRIYC. Raced by the members of the many ice yacht clubs located from Newburgh to Athens and up to Orange Lake near Stewart Airport, competitions were regularly covered by the New York Times and local papers, with hundreds of spectators in attendance at Poughkeepsie. Ice sailing is a fickle sport, and we are ready to travel to suitable ice when conditions are good. Keep this in mind, as you will need to keep some flexibility in your schedule! There will hopefully be a window of opportunity to sail that we will inform you of, and we hope for a cold winter. Historically, February has been the most likely month for us to sail. Past HRIYC Commodore and current President of HRIYPT Robert Wills and friends will take you on thrilling rides on the boats of the Roosevelt's, Rogers, and Grinnell families. Included in this experience will be a bottle of bubbly and two HRIYPT commemorative patches. Remember to dress for the occasion! https://www.hriypt.org/
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VALUE $500

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Six Tickets to the Curator's Tour of Innisfree Garden with Kate Kerin, Millbrook, NY

Explore Innisfree Garden with a group of your friends and learn about the people and ideas that created Innisfree, its design strategies, and what makes the garden such a memorable, unique landscape. The tour will be led by Landscape Curator Kate Kerin, noted Garden Historian, writer and lecturer. Admission to the garden is included. The tour is 90 minutes, is offered monthly May through November in 2026, and requires advance registration. https://www.innisfreegarden.org

VALUE $300

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Orchard To Glass Experience Tour & Tasting for 4 at Rose Hill Farm, Red Hook, NY

This immersive behind-the-scenes tasting and tour for up to 4 people is led by a member of the knowledgeable cidery/winery staff and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

The experience will be thoughtfully tailored to the season, weather, production schedule, and interests of the guests, but typically includes a walk of the property, tour of the cider orchard, hands-on activity in the winery, and a lively Q&A in the Taproom.

For the tasting portion, guests will sample and learn the back story of 4-6 current releases, including a mix of cider, wine, and unique co-ferments. Tour & Tasting to be scheduled any day or month during 2026, gratuity not included. https://www.rosehillferments.com/visit

VALUE $380

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