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Dyckman Farmhouse – Brewing Up History: From Farm To Bar

Join Dyckman Farmhouse Museum for our newest fundraiser, Brewing Up History: From Farm to Bar.

Learn about the history of alcohol production in early America and the role of farmers like the Dyckman’s.

You’ll get to enjoy:

  • Unlimited tastings from Dyckman Beer Co., Aaron Burr Cidery, and The Old Field Vineyards.
  • Historic games with Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site.
  • Light bites from local restaurants, including Refried Beans Mexican Grill, Le Chéile, Tubby Hook Tavern, Tryon Public House, and 24/7 Caterers.
  • A souvenir tasting glass!

All proceeds will go to supporting Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in its mission to serve the community with art, history, and culture through exhibitions and free and engaging public programming.

21+ only. IDs will be checked at the door. 

Get your early bird tickets here!

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Time: 6-9pm

Price:

  • Early Bird (Through October 22nd): $50
  • Regular (Starting October 23rd): $65

Location: Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (on the corner of 204th and Broadway)

Thank you to additional supporter Brotherhood Winery.

Dyckman Farmhouse: “Bled, Cupped, Blister’d and Purged”—Healthcare in the 18th and Early 19th Centuries

“Bled, Cupped, Blister’d and Purged”—Healthcare in the 18th and Early 19th Centuries

By Dr. Gretchen Sorin

August 7th at 6:30PM

VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM

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Healthcare in the time of the Dyckman Farmhouse, the 18th and early 19th centuries, was dramatically different from healthcare and wellness today, although we can see vestiges of this time in some current practices. The people of the enlightenment made some moves toward cleanliness, but, the lack of indoor plumbing and body cleansing, the difficulty of finding clean water, and the lack of sewage systems contributed to a host of health problems, as did a limited number of effective medicines. Inspired by an exhibition developed by the Cooperstown Graduate Program, “Health and Hygiene at a 19th century Farmhouse,” this talk will highlight medical practices in this period and the care available to both wealthy landowners and the enslaved people who shared their households.

 

“Sangrado,ventosaterapia, ampollas y purgado”: ​​la atención médica en el siglo XVIII y principios del XIX

Por la Dra. Gretchen Sorin

7 de agosto a las 6:30 PM

VIRTUAL VÍA ZOOM

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La atención médica en la época de Dyckman Farmhouse, el siglo XVIII y principios del XIX, era dramáticamente diferente de la atención médica y el bienestar actuales, aunque podemos ver vestigios de esta época en algunas prácticas actuales. Las personas del Siglo de las Luces hicieron algunos avances hacia la limpieza, pero la falta de plomería interior y de limpieza corporal, la dificultad para encontrar agua potable y la falta de sistemas de alcantarillado contribuyeron a una serie de problemas de salud, al igual que un número limitado de medicamentos. Inspirada en una exposición desarrollada por el Programa de Graduados de Cooperstown, “Salud e higiene en una granja del siglo XIX”, esta charla destacará las prácticas médicas en este período y la atención disponible tanto para los propietarios ricos como para los esclavos que compartían sus hogares.