Friends of Jackson House

Friends of Jackson House Currently, two land parcels within the district are slated for mixed use development and they are of particular concern.

Friends of Jackson House is a community based group that has come together to advocate for the preservation of the historic Jackson House (1741) in Fishkill, NY Friends of Jackson House also advocates for the due respect and proper treatment of the Fishkill Historic District, particularly the Jackson and Main Street area. We view historic preservation and green space as opportunities that will ins

ure a sustainable future for Fishkill, both town and village. We recognize the vital importance of Fishkill's rich historic heritage to New York State and to the nation. We shall work to further develop a constructive dialog between all involved parties to encourage a best outcome scenario. Evert Swart built the structure we now refer to as the Jackson House in 1741. James Weeks, a Captain of the local militia, used it as a tavern during the American Revolution and it stood witness to the passage of thousands of Revolutionary War soldiers during this era. The tavern went on to serve as a stopping point for travelers through the 18th century. Judge Joseph Jackson, the first judge of Duchess County, purchased the home in 1808, living there till his death in 1863. In 1900 the house was turned into the Colonial Inn. It went on to be the home of two village mayors.The Mid Hudson Medical Group moved from this home on Jackson Street during the mid 2000s and it has been unoccupied since . The Fishkill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

“It takes a village…”
02/06/2022

“It takes a village…”

Almost 150 signatures over 48 hours. Let’s see how many we can get by the meeting on the 22nd.

Petition can be found at www.keepfishkillbeautiful.com

09/17/2020

Another battle won!

In short, if we learn anything from this pandemic, we should clearly recognize that we need to protect our Hudson Valley...
04/30/2020

In short, if we learn anything from this pandemic, we should clearly recognize that we need to protect our Hudson Valley history and historic sites. Read on...

Hudson River Valley Institute 3399 North Rd Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Phone: 845.575.3052 Fax: 845.575.3416 Email: [email protected]

"the harder the conflict, the greater the triumph" George Washington
02/01/2020

"the harder the conflict, the greater the triumph" George Washington

Critics oppose themed tourist complex on historic site

Fishkill's history is teetering on the edge.
01/13/2020

Fishkill's history is teetering on the edge.

Activists want to block the project and dig for artifacts.

The battle cry for preservation continues... help us win this revolution.
01/01/2020

The battle cry for preservation continues... help us win this revolution.

In Fishkill, New York, a new commercial development could encroach on a historic burial ground

URGENT — Public Hearing on Dec 4, 2019 Town of FishkillPreserving our historic heritage is a worthy and necessary pursui...
11/29/2019

URGENT — Public Hearing on Dec 4, 2019 Town of Fishkill
Preserving our historic heritage is a worthy and necessary pursuit — a legitimate purpose for public outcry that can yield results when elected officials have repeatedly turned a blind eye. When a construction project involves overzealous concept plans oozing with faux historical replicas of important Hudson Valley landmarks to mask the true agenda perpetrated by this rapacious developer, only out for a profit who cares neither for history — culture be damned. Burying the visual past and character of a cultural resource listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a cause that's worth fighting for, save the Fishkill Supply Depot.

06/13/2019

The Fishkill Supply Depot played a part in the American Revolution. From battlefields to encampments, meeting houses to supply depots, these places offer us a chance to rediscover the remarkable men and women who founded this nation and to recognize the relevance of not just what they did, but where they did it.

04/10/2019

The facts are there.

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PO Box 644
Fishkill, NY
12524

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