As part of Dutchess County’s ongoing Rev250 celebration – which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 – Destination Dutchess, the Dutchess County Department of History and Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction will host their second-annual Revolutionary Cider Celebration on June 27, 2026, from 11 am–5 pm.

Celebrate the start of summer in the orchards here at Fishkill Farms, makers of Treasury Cider (so named because the farm’s founder, Henry Morgenthau Jr., served as the Secretary of the Treasury during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency; the Morgenthau Family has owned the farm for more than 100 years).

It will be a day filled with Revolutionary War and Colonial-era history, farm experiences, and, of course, apple cider!

Here's what to expect:

• Orchard Talk Wagon Rides with Josh Morgenthau, Owner and Operator of Fishkill Farms. (11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.)

• A Colonial-era Food and Beverage Talk with Sara Evenson, a food historian who studies the cultural creation of kitchen spaces in New York's 18th century. Her research explores the material, sensory and architectural ways in which kitchens were created in the past and are currently interpreted at historic sites. Sara is a doctoral candidate in History at University at Albany, SUNY, and has worked and volunteered in living history for over 20 years. In her free time, Sara enjoys recreating historic recipes and growing heirloom produce. (12 p.m., 4 p.m.)

• Tales of Revolutionary Dutchess County told by Jonathan Kruk, the Hudson Valley's master storyteller. Every year, he enchants at hundreds of schools, libraries, historic sites and festivals, and tailors programs to each venue. Jonathan is best known for his solo shows of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “A Christmas Carol.” He’s been featured on The Today Show, The Travel Channel, CBS Sunday Morning, and the BBC. Jonathan's stories for this event will include “Sybil Ludington’s Ride;” “The Story of Chief and Captain Daniel Nimham;” a story skit of “The Legend of Polly Pell;” and “Enoch Crosby: Cobbler and Spy.” Jonathan will be accompanied by guitarist Steve Kelman. From a lively "Yankee Doodle" to the rousing British march "Gary Owen," Steve will provide a medley of traditional music from Revolutionary times. (2 p.m.)

• An exclusive Single Varietal Cider Flight at Treasury Cider for $17.76, which will include Dabinett, Geneva Tremlett’s Bitter, Brown Snout, Collaos  and Porter's Perfection.

Dutchess County Historian William P. Tatum

Admission to the event is free, and it will be held rain or shine.

While you’re here at Fishkill Farms on June 27, be sure to enjoy these other fun activities:

• Sip refreshing beverages outside on the shaded porch at the Treasury Cider Bar.

• Pick your own fruit! Reservations are required for pick-your-own; click here to make reservations.

• Make sure to stop by the Farm Store, where you will find farm-fresh fruits and vegetables grown right on-site, as well as a variety of locally produced meat, fish, cheese, yogurt, honey, maple syrup, coffee, tea, and so much more!

• Grab lunch from Fishkill Farms’ Outdoor Grill, or farm-to-table food truck Graze & Harvest.

• Pose for photos with Destination Dutchess’ very own “Commander in Cheers” and listen to stories of Dutchess County’s revolutionary heroics as told by a pint-sized, augmented reality version of George Washington — also known as “Tiny George.”

Josh Morgenthau, Owner and Operator of Fishkill Farms