A Tale of Two Rivers

05/30/2025

Dutchess County continues its multi-year commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial with RevCon 2025 — the second-annual Revolutionary War Reenactment and History Fair — hosted by Destination Dutchess and the Dutchess County Department of History on June 14 at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Pres...

12/27/2024

Don't miss your chance to visit beautifully decorated historic sites!

05/31/2024

Start your celebration of America’s Independence early at RevCon 2024!

Dutchess County kicks off its multi-year commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial with reenactors from the Brigade of the American Revolution on hand to demonstrate military camp life, tactics, weapons demo and to answer your questions about life in Revolutionary America. Examine Dutchess County’s role in the war at the accompanying history fair. Discover why so many residents remained loyal to King George III despite the region’s strategic importance and significant contributions to the Patriots' war effort.

Pose for photos with Dutchess Tourism's "Commander in Cheers" and hear stories of Dutchess County's revolutionary heroics as told by a pint-sized, augmented reality version of George Washington — also known as Tiny George. Free event - fun for all ages!
https://dutchesstourism.com/event-view/40470_2024_06_08

02/16/2024

Dutchess Tourism, Inc. has created an exciting, augmented reality experience to help tell the story of Dutchess County's revolutionary history. Raise a glass this Presidents' Day Weekend and Toast with Tiny George! 🍻

https://dutchesstourism.com/cic

12/14/2023

Dutchess Tourism, Inc.’s Story Finder Heritage & History Trail is a mobile passport to earning perks and discounts at some of our fantastic historic attractions. Get your FREE PASS today!

12/10/2023

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights today in Hyde Park and Eleanor Roosevelt’s role. Excellent programming from many partners.

11/29/2023

08/24/2023

FDR on his horse "Bobby" at the Dutchess County Fair in 1905. They took home first prize in the Combination Harness and Saddle competition.

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Dutchess County Fairgrounds

08/21/2023

Dutchess County is home to a rich tapestry of stories spanning centuries, all waiting to be told. Explore these legends, landmarks and more with Dutchess Tourism, Inc.'s STORY FINDER History & Heritage Trail, a free mobile passport program featuring discounts, perks and itineraries for some of the region’s most captivating historic sites.
https://dutchesstourism.com/story-finder

05/08/2023

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of NTTW, we are shouting out 40 reasons to visit Dutchess County! Keep your eyes out for top historic sites that help us tell about storied experiences all over Dutchess.

Stay tuned on our social channels this week, as we count down some of the most unique experience in the heart of New York's Hudson Valley. https://dutchesstourism.com/national-travel-tourism-week
U.S. Travel Association

04/06/2023

Head to Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie for the inaugural evening of its 18th full season of Sunset Sensations, and find out why Sunset Sensations at Locust Grove are the Hudson Valley’s favorite Thursday night tradition!