2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Trustee Meeting January 9

Trustee Meeting March 20

VOLUNTEER COFFEE APRIL 13

A morning coffee will be held for all volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers for the coming season. Call the office at 845-446-8676 for information.

ISLAND OPENING APRIL 28

Volunteers get together to prepare the Island for this season’s visitors. Call the office for information. 845-446-8676

LITTLE AMERICAN TOURS MAY 5

School groups tour the Island. The tour includes a Revolutionary War trail guided walk and a presentation about the house by video and lecture. May 5 through June 15

Call the office for reservations 845-446-8676.

Trustee Meeting May 22

PUBLIC TOURS JUNE 16 – September 30

Tours take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The presentation includes a garden walk, guided Revolutionary War Trail walk, and a presentation about the house by docents including a video and lecture. Travel to the Island by boat from West Point. Special group tours can be arranged for other days. Call the office for reservations. 845-446-8676.

SEAFOOD BARBECUE JUNE 19

Spend a special day on the Island at the Seafood Barbecue. The only fund raiser of the year, the Barbecue offer a delightful evening of gourmet food including lobster, a raw bar, music. interesting people and beautiful river vistas. 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Reservations a must. Call 845 446-8676 or visit constitutionisland.org for tickets.

GARDEN DAY JULY 31

Garden Day celebrates the award winning Anna Warner Memorial Gardens, and Constitution Island’s special place in horticultural history. Come enjoy the Island’s gardens and listen to experts from the local area speak about gardening topics relating to the Hudson Highlands. Event hours 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Food Cart with fresh grilled items supplied by Chalet on the Hudson. Call the office at 845-446-8676 or visit constitutionisland.org for further information.

REENACTMENT WEEKEND August 21 & 22

Reenactment Weekend brings uniformed soldiers from organizations all over New England and New York. Horses, canon, marching troops, the firing of rifles add to the excitement. A camp is set up for living, cooking and working. Reenactors stay overnight in the camp. Period music and a parade. Civil War soldiering will also be celebrated this year. Event hours 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM daily. Food Cart with fresh grilled items supplied by Chalet on the Hudson. Call the office at 845-446-8676 or visit constitutionisland.org for further information.

Trustee Meeting September 18

FAMILY DAY September 25

Family Day is a favorite. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy boat rides, horse and carriage rides, birds of prey from Teatown Reservation, and numerous scheduled events for the family. Event hours 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Food Cart with fresh grilled items supplied by Chalet on the Hudson. Call the office at 845-446-8676 or visit constitutionisland.org for further information.

PUBLIC TOURS

Public Tours end September 30 for the season.

ISLAND CLOSING OCTOBER 6

Volunteers gather to close the island for the season and to share a final boat ride and luncheon.

ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER NOVEMBER 7

The Annual Meeting features brief reports, elections and awards.
Following a delicious dinner, the guest speaker, an expert in the field, will salute President Abraham Lincoln.For information and reservations call 845 446 8676 or visit constitutionisland.org.