First Reformed Church of Fishkill

First Reformed Church of Fishkill The First Reformed Church of Fishkill is a caring family of worshipping Christians Poughkeepsie's church building was finished in 1723, and Fishkill's in 1731.

The Fishkill area was settled in the early 1700's by Dutch immigrants who came up the Hudson River in search of a place to make a living. By 1716 they wanted their own Dutch Reformed church so they would not have to cross the river to Kingston or New Paltz to worship. In that year two congregations were established on October 10th: one in Poughkeepsie and one in Fishkill. The first Dominie (minist

er) who arrived from the Netherlands in 1731 to serve both churches received an annual salary of 70 pounds. The church was used as a military prison during the American Revolution. The 4th New York Provincial Congress met in the church in 1776, making Fishkill the state capital, until the Congress moved to Kingston in 1777. Part of the New York State Constitution was written in our church. After the Revolution, a decision was made to enlarge the church and today's exterior design dates to 1795. A gilded c**k, which was placed atop the new steeple at that time, is symbolic of Peter's denial of Jesus. Formerly found on most Reformed churches, ours is one of the few which remains. The church interior has been remodeled several times. The 20th century has brought additional changes to the property. A Christian Education building was constructed in 1964, and a Memorial Garden for cremains was added to the cemetery in 1980. The Glenham Reformed Church merged with our congregation in 1976. The sanctuary's exterior was refurbished for the country's bicentennial, and interior repairs were completed in 1989. A slate roof was installed in 1997. The most recent addition to our property is the DuBois House, a building with its own history, which was purchased in 1991. Extensive repairs have created beautiful offices and a church parlor, as well as space for the Food Pantry and meetings. Visitors from around the world come through our doors to visit the church of their ancestors, to trace their roots, and study its history. Our churchyard, behind these buildings, while no longer used for burials, has many well preserved stones dating back to the late 1700's, and attracts it's own visitors. As a congregation, we are most proud of our heritage of God's blessings, and want to share that with all who come.

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06/18/2026

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06/10/2026

Mother’s Day Market & Craft Fair, May 2nd 2026
We had over 35 vendors, inside and out. All had a Great Day. We made new friends and saw some old ones too!! Vendors donated items to be raffled off, and our local businesses did too. We could not have done this without everyone's support! Time and again, these local businesses and crafters have demonstrated their unwavering support for the First Reformed Church of Fishkill. Their steadfast support has been instrumental in helping us reach our goals. Thank-you cards were sent to all the businesses that donated to the raffle,
Secondly, without all the volunteers who worked so tirelessly and gave of themselves, THANK YOU! What a team you all are. Each of you helped, and the spirit you brought to this did not go unnoticed. The time and effort you all put in were amazing. At the end of the day, WE DID IT!!
PLEASE VISIT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT HAVE SHOWN SUPPORT FOR FISHKILL REFORMED CHURCH THROUGH THE YEARS IN THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY! THANK YOU!

Tomato Café Hot Stuff Coffee Shop Antonella’s Restaurant
1123 Main Street 8 Church Street #2 738 Route 9
Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524

Carnival Ice Cream The Bagel Shoppe Cilantro Mexican
986 Main Street #11 986 Main Street 986 Main Street
Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524

84 Diner Red Line Diner Shoprite
853 NY Route 52 588 US Rt 9 738 US Rt 9 Ste #2
Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524

Yankee Clipper Diner In the Cut Barbershop Lucille’s Florist
397 Main Street 1148 Main Street 17 Church Street
Beacon, NY 12508 Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524

Brothers Trattoria Cracker Barrel La Sorella Café
465 Main Street 4 Merritt Blvd 992 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508 Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill NY 12524

Pizza Phil Meadowbrook Farms The Color Bar Salon
1545 NY Rt 52 29 Old Myers Corners Rd 1035 Main Street
Fishkill, NY 12524 Wapp. Falls , NY 12590 Fishkill, NY 12524

TW Nail Technology Inc. Beacon Creamery Bank Square
1117 Main Street 134 Main Street 129 Main Street
Fishkill, NY 12524 Beacon, NY 12508 Beacon, NY 12508

Trattoria Locanda The Chocolate Studio Laby’s Pizza
1105 Main Street 496 Main Street 73 Old Glenham Rd
Fishkill, NY 12524 Beacon, NY 12508 Glenham NY 12527

Hopewell Bagels Glazed Over Donuts
792 Route 82 315 Main Street
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Beacon, NY 12508

Pizza & Stuff Fishkill Green Garden Key Food Beacon
50 Elm Street 986 Main Street 268 Main Street
Fishkill NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524 Beacon, NY 12508

Jerrick’s Lower East Side Savona’ Trattoria
1545 Route 52 Ransley Square
Fishkill, NY 12524 17 Merritt Blvd
Fishkill, NY 12524

Natures Pantry Tradicionez Latin Cuisine
1545 Route 52 1004 Main Street
Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524

Glenham Deli Pacha Barber Shop
71 Old Glenham Rd 4 South Chestnut Street
Glenham, NY 12527 Beacon NY 12508

Adams Fairacre Farms Hannaford Supermarket
160 Old Post Road 1490 Route 9
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590 Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590

HV Renegades Ron’s Ice Cream
1500 Route 9D 298 Fishkill Ave
Wappinger Falls NY 12590 Beacon, NY 12508

Wendys Alexis Diner
25 Elm Street 5023 US RT. 9W
Fishkill NY 12524 Newburgh, NY 12550

Belegrina Bakery Time is Money Barber Shop
818 Route 52 816 Route 52
Fishkill, NY 12524 Fishkill, NY 12524

Mundane Candle Shop
115 Main Street
Cold Springs, NY 10516 845-809-5227

05/29/2026

Fishkill Food Pantry's Post

Fishkill Food Pantry

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Me In My Garden · Julia Gartha ·

Sharing fresh produce from your garden is an incredible way to give to others! Plant a row, or a seed, that can put beautiful, nourishing food on the tables of our neighbors. The cost of groceries is making it increasingly hard for so many to provide fresh, healthy choices for their families. Let’s make sure everyone is well fed!

And, thank you to those who make food and monetary donations to the Fishkill Food Pantry! Without your help, we wouldn’t be able to provide food to the hundreds of families who come to us each month!



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05/18/2026

Two upcoming performances!

“In the Shadow of the Gallows: The Trial of Joshua Hett Smith”

Debut performance of a new Historical Drama written & performed by Drama From The Past

Saturday, May 23rd at 2 PM at the First Reformed Church in Fishkill

Drama From the Past will present their new drama, “In the Shadows of the Gallows: The Trial of Joshua Hett Smith”.

The story is set in October 1780, after the treason of Benedict Arnold had been exposed and Arnold is still on the run. His accomplice, Major John André, had already been captured, tried, and hanged. Joshua Hett Smith, a civilian who facilitated Arnold's rendezvous with André, was captured in Fishkill and faced a trial for his life. Was Smith aware of his role in Arnold's treachery, or was he an unwitting dupe?

Will the Board of Inquiry, led by John Laurence, punish Smith and make an example of those who betray the cause for Independence, or will they give him the benefit of the doubt for following orders and show him mercy?

Find out on May 23rd, 2026, at 2:00pm at the First Reformed Church, 1153 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Tickets on sale online or by mail to FHS, PO Box 133, Fishkill, NY 12524.Please consider inviting your friends and family and also printing this event’s flier to advertise it in your favorite hang outs.

Get your tickets to the controversial trial here or by mail


An American Tapestry
a patriotic performance by the Putnam Chorale

On Sunday, May 31st, let Conductor Jason Tramm with the Putnam Chorale raise your semi-quincentennial spirit through a patriotic-themed concert celebrating American composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, William Billings, Irving Berlin, Randall Thompson, and many more!

Raise your patriotic spirit on May 31, 2026, at 3:00pm at the First Reformed Church, 1153 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. Tickets are $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Performance by the Putnam Chorale. Tickets on sale at: Online or by mail to FHS, PO Box 133, Fishkill, NY 12524, To help us make this a successful event, please consider printing this event’s flier to advertise it in your favorite hang outs.

Get tickets to the concert here or by mail


The Town of Fishkill’s 250th Celebration!

This notice was sent from the Town of Fishkill in January

Save The Date: June 5th

“Dear Fishkill Residents,

Mark your calendars and save the date. The Town of Fishkill has partnered with Heritage Financial and will host a grand 250th Celebration at Heritage Financial Park, featuring a fireworks finale. Stay tuned for additional updates.”

The Fishkill Historical Society will be welcoming revelers at the event. Please let us know if you’d like to be included at our information table by emailing Amy Mackenzie at: [email protected]



The Fishkill Historical Society will be at RevCon

on June 13 from 10 am to 4 pm

at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park.

Dutchess County continues its multi-year commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial with RevCon 2026 — the third-annual Revolutionary War Reenactment and History Fair — hosted by Destination Dutchess and the Dutchess County Department of History. Please let us know if you’d like to be included at our information table by emailing Amy Mackenzie at: [email protected]


Commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary
Fishkill Historical Society Membership!
It’s easy online or through the mail & can be as low as $10!
Thank you for partnering with us to share Fishkill's rich history! We are a 100% volunteer run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1962 by community members like you.

Your dues combine with other members’ dues to provide for the upkeep of the c.1732 Van Wyck Homestead Museum building and educational events sponsored by the society. Your membership to the Fishkill Historical Society includes a subscription to our monthly newsletter, the Van Wyck Dispatch, and invitations to free or discounted events.

Please choose the membership level that’s right for you. You can choose to submit your dues online through the web-linked button below or by sending a check and your name, address, and email address to The Fishkill Historical Society at PO Box 133, Fishkill NY 12524.

Please click here to see our membership options.
History Lives… Here!
At the Van Wyck Homestead Museum
Thank you for your support
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12524

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