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KLYNE ESOPUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
PORT EWEN, NY · EIN 222483352 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · esopushistorymuseum.org
revenue
$28K
expenses
$46K
net assets
$869K
employees
0
program ratio
8%
mission · from form 990

Operate a museum dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of the history of the town of esopus NY

profile · synthesized from sources

The Klyne Esopus Historical Society Museum operates a local history museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the Town of Esopus, New York. The organization maintains a museum housed in a historic 1827 brick church and offers educational exhibits and programs on regional history from pre-colonial times to the present. It serves as a cultural and historical resource for residents and visitors in Ulster County.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Educational Timeline
Chronological display of key events in Esopus history, used for public education and school visits
Historical Preservation
Preserves and interprets historic buildings and artifacts, including the 1827 brick church that houses the museum and items such as the original pulpit from the 1792 church
Permanent Historical Exhibits
Exhibits covering the history of the Town of Esopus from pre-1540 to the present, including Native American heritage, colonial settlement, and industrial development
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Local History Preservation and Education 3 activities
    • Document and present Indigenous history in the Esopus area
      Documents and interprets evidence of pre-1540 Lenape (Native American) settlement sites in the Esopus region, including locations such as Connelly, Sleightsburgh, Port Ewen, Rifton, St. Remy, and New Salem.
    • Preserve and interpret regional historical sites and artifacts
      Documents, preserves, and presents historical information about key local landmarks and developments, including the Klyne Esopus Low Dutch Church (built in 1797), the first school in Port Ewen (1777), the 1792 pulpit from Ulster Park’s first church, and the history of Jonathan apples in Esopus during the 1800s.
    • Preserve and present Sojourner Truth's historical connection to the Klyne Esopus Dutch Reformed Church
      Holds and presents historical evidence indicating that Sojourner Truth attended worship services at the former Klyne Esopus Dutch Reformed Church while enslaved, contributing to public understanding of her life and regional history.
  • Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
    • Conduct historical research using architectural analysis
      Uses architectural analysis to research and interpret local history, particularly related to enslavement in the Hudson Valley.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host annual public cultural festival
      Hosts an annual Strawberry Festival featuring food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities to engage the community in local heritage.
  • Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
    • Maintain a nature sanctuary with historic structures
      Manages a 200-acre nature sanctuary that includes public access to John Burroughs' writing studio, Slabsides, preserving both natural and cultural heritage.
  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Operate local history museum with public access
      Operates a museum in Esopus, NY, focused on preserving, interpreting, and sharing the history of the town through regular public hours on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12pm to 5pm, as well as offering tours by appointment during off-hours.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Organize environmental education events
      Hosted a three-day environmental teach-in in April 1970 and organized a public environmental education event that engaged students, staff, and community members, focusing on the negative impacts of U.S. consumerism on the environment.
  • Lake and River Advocacy 1 activity
    • Support long-term environmental advocacy
      Contributed to sustained environmental advocacy efforts that supported the reduction of PCB levels in the Hudson River.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Perform museum facility maintenance
      Repainted the exterior walls of the museum building in 2019 to preserve the structure and maintain public presentation standards.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$7K26%
Program service revenue$1K5%
Investment income$19K68%
Other revenue$516
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses8%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$600
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$869K
Cash$150K
Investments$498K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$869K
Liquid reserves170.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -55.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DANIEL RUSSO — RECORDING SECRETARY
  • EDWARD MILHAVEN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ESSI ZAHEDI — TREASURER
  • LOUIS TIMPERIO — PRESIDENT
  • ZEMAR G GONZALEZ — CORRESPONDING SECRETRY
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Betty Enos Partner — Author and speaker participating in the Speaker/Author Guest Series at the museum.
  • John Burroughs Association Partner — Collaborates on preserving and interpreting the historical significance of John Burroughs' Slabsides property.
  • John Burroughs Association Partner — Collaborates to maintain the Slabsides property and surrounding nature sanctuary.
  • Klyne Esopus Dutch Reformed Church Partner — Collaborates with or references the historical role of the Klyne Esopus Dutch Reformed Church in interpreting local history, particularly regarding slavery and worship practices.
  • National Park Service Government — Cited as a source for historical information on the colonization of the Hudson Valley via nps.gov.
  • National Park Service Government — Designated the museum building as a National Historic Landmark in 2002.
  • New Netherland Institute Partner — Cited as a source for historical information on New Netherland's slave trade and colonization.
  • New York State Historic Preservation Office Government — Designated the museum building as a State Historic Landmark in 2002.
  • Vassar College Partner — Collaborated with Vassar College on the 1970 Earth Day teach-in event.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Architectural Evidence for Historical Interpretation
    methodology: architectural_history
    By analyzing physical and architectural features of historic buildings, the organization uncovers and communicates the lived experiences of enslaved individuals, making invisible histories visible and fostering deeper public understanding of local slavery.
  • Chronological Framework for Historical Education
    methodology: chronological_history_presentation
    By organizing historical content along a long-term chronological continuum—from pre-colonial times to the present—the organization contextualizes change over time and helps audiences understand the deep roots of contemporary social and cultural conditions.
  • Community-Narrative Framing of Local History
    methodology: community_narrative
    By presenting local history as an ongoing community narrative, the organization fosters a sense of continuity and collective identity, helping diverse audiences connect emotionally and intellectually with the past across generations.
  • Multimedia Engagement for Historical Interpretation
    methodology: multimedia_historical_presentation
    By integrating multimedia tools such as aerial drone footage into historical presentations, the organization enhances audience engagement and spatial understanding of historical sites and landscapes, making abstract or distant histories more tangible.