Meet local artisans at the Elmendorph Inn showcasing their skills in historic preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse. Learn about their work, view demonstrations, and explore historic sites in the Hudson Valley featuring restoration projects. Tickets available starting August 25, 2025 at hudsonriverheritage.org

Special Features:

• Live artisan demonstrations throughout the day

• Tours of historic sites with restoration projects

• A reception at the Elmendorph Inn (5:00–6:30 PM)

• Historic Red Hook volunteer-led tours of the Elmendorph Inn

• “Skilled” — an exhibition of portraits of Hudson Valley artisans by photographer Tod Bryant, on view at the Elmendorph Inn

Featured Artisans

• Tina Reichenbach – Paint Analysis (Richbrook Conservation, Germantown, NY)

• Jonathan Nedbor – Blacksmith (Canal Forge Custom Metalwork, Alligerville, NY)

• Patti Kelly – Stained-Glass Art & Conservation (Kelly Glass Studio and Gallery, Red Hook, NY)

• Benjamin Maron – Masonry (Kraftwright Stonework, Red Hook, NY)

• Ben Davidson & Pippa Biddle – Vintage Lighting (Quittner House, Germantown, NY)

• Ed Klingler – Restoration Carpenter (Van Hoesen–Marriott House, Claverack, NY)

• Ken Follett & David Follett – Cleaning of Stone Surfaces (Poughquag/Beekman, NY)

• Emily Majer – Sash Window Repair (White Clay Kill Preservation, Tivoli, NY)