THE DAHLIA EVENT

Celebrate Autumn with Dahlias, Antiques, and Sweet Treats!

October 12th, 2024 – Kinderhook, NY – Mercantile at the Vanderpoel House will host The Dahlia Event, a celebration of local flower farm Damsel Garden, and its stunning early-fall blooms, on Saturday, October 12th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Nestled within the Columbia County Historical Society’s Vanderpoel House, the Mercantile invites visitors to step back in time and enjoy a day filled with the beauty of autumn.

Attendees will find buckets of fresh dahlias, grown at Stuyvesant’s Damsel Garden, as well as an edited selection of antique books about flowers, gardening, and farming, dahlia cookies from Kinderhook’s Dough & Batter, and other charming floral gifts.  And as it is a party, Old Chatham’s Crummy Baker will provide a stunning dahlia cake and cupcakes for guests.  

“The Dahlia Event at The Mercantile is more than just a shopping experience; it’s a celebration of the season and our local community,” explains CCHS Executive Director, Lisa Weilbacker. “We’re thrilled to bring together the exquisite dahlias from Damsel Garden, the culinary talents of Dough & Batter and Crummy Baker, and our carefully curated collection of antiques in the beautiful setting of the Vanderpoel House.”

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 12th, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: The Mercantile at the Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad Street, Kinderhook, NY

About The Mercantile at the Vanderpoel House

Mercantile at the Vanderpoel House offers a unique shopping experience that pays homage to the rich history of Columbia County, New York. Combining the charm of a general store with the allure of an antique shop, we have assembled a thoughtful range of products, including books, home decor, gifts, and locally crafted goods. 

About the Columbia County Historical Society

Columbia County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) cultural education organization founded in 1916 and chartered by the NYS Department of Education Board of Regents to collect, preserve, interpret, and present the history, heritage, and culture of Columbia County, New York, for its residents and visitors. CCHS serves residents of all eighteen towns and the City of Hudson. In addition to a research library and a permanent collection of more than 15,000 objects, CCHS owns and maintains the CCHS Museum & Library and three additional historic properties: the National Historic Landmark Luykas Van Alen House (1737); James Vanderpoel ‘House of History’ (c. 1820); and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse (c. 1850). For more information, please contact: Communications@cchsny.org