named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Archaeological Advocacy
Initiative to ensure stringent archaeological review of development projects impacting the Fishkill Supply Depot site
Historic Site Interpretation
Effort to develop future public interpretation of the Fishkill Supply Depot as a Revolutionary War historic site
Tribute Wall
Interactive online memorial listing soldiers buried at the Fishkill Supply Depot by state of enlistment, with biographical details and historical sources
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Maintenance of Tribute Wall for buried soldiersCreated and maintains an interactive virtual Tribute Wall that displays the names of identified Revolutionary War soldiers buried at the Fishkill Supply Depot, grouped by state of enlistment, with recent additions highlighted.
- Public commemoration and memorial eventsOrganizes annual public ceremonies including Memorial Day Observance (since 2013), Wreaths Across America events (annually since 2011), and evening vigils to honor Revolutionary War soldiers buried at the site, drawing public officials and visitors from multiple states.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Adopt-a-Highway site maintenanceParticipates in the Adopt-a-Highway program by cleaning a 1.4-mile stretch of Route 9 four times per year since 2011, contributing to the upkeep and visibility of the surrounding area of the historic site.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for historic preservation and legislative protectionAdvocates at local, state, and federal levels to protect the Fishkill Supply Depot from commercial development and to secure formal recognition as a Revolutionary War cemetery. Successfully supported listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and advocated for amendments to the Battlefield Protection Act to include Revolutionary War sites.
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
- Archaeological review and site protectionConducts rigorous archaeological review of proposed development projects that may impact the Fishkill Supply Depot site to ensure the preservation of Revolutionary War-era resources and prevent disturbance of burial grounds.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Educational outreach and public interpretationDevelops and presents educational programs, downloadable historical materials like Thomas Paine’s 'Common Sense,' and plans for future public interpretation of the Fishkill Supply Depot site to increase awareness of its historical importance.
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Cemetery Preservation and Maintenance Funding 1 activity
- Permanent protection and stewardship of the burial complexEngages in the ongoing preservation and protection of the Continental Army burial complex at the Fishkill Supply Depot, including preventing encroachment from development and maintaining the integrity of unmarked graves from the Revolutionary War period.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Revolutionary War Weekend educational programmingCo-founded and hosts the annual Revolutionary War Weekend since 2010, featuring historical reenactments, interpretive walks, cannon firings, colonial-era demonstrations such as bread baking in a clay oven, and live performances to educate the public about the site’s significance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Archaeological and archival researchConducts and maintains ongoing archaeological and archival research related to the Fishkill Supply Depot, including the 2007 excavation confirming the burial ground, recovery of artifacts such as nails, identification of 91 soldiers in unmarked graves, and acquisition of historical documents like an 1823 pensioner list.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$65K100%
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Investment income$2610%
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expenses
Total expenses$24K
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balance sheet
Total assets$46K
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Net assets$46K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1997.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- JOHN GROEN — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN HATHORN — TRUSTEE
- PAUL HAFEMAN — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT ASHWORTH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 5th NY Partner — Revolutionary War reenactment regiment that participated in the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony.
- 6th Connecticut Partner — Revolutionary War reenactment regiment that participated in the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony.
- Ancestry.com Partner — Source for military and family history records used in research.
- D.A.R.- Melzingah Chapter Partner — Dedicated a monument to Revolutionary War soldiers in 1897, which is referenced in the organization's tribute documentation.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Source for historical research on Revolutionary War soldiers.
- Fishkill Historical Society Partner — Co-sponsor of the Revolutionary War Weekend event.
- Fishkill Historical Society Partner — Partner organization in creating and overseeing the annual Revolutionary War Weekend encampment.
- Garden State Black Powder Partner — Collaborated with the organization to fire a Revolutionary War cannon during the closing ceremonies of the 4th annual Revolutionary War Weekend.
- John F. Gould Partner — Collaborates with Hudson Valley artist John F. Gould to depict the historical appearance of the depot through artwork.
- MissionFish Partner — Partner organization through which eBay users can donate to Friends of the Fishkill Supply Depot.
- Sage Outdoor Partner — Provided signage support for the Friends of the Fishkill Supply Depot.
- Society of the Cincinnati Partner — Source for historical research on officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts.
- Sons of the American Revolution Partner — Source for historical research on Revolutionary War soldiers.
- Town of Fishkill Government — Collaborates with the Town Board to secure official recognition of the burial ground as a Revolutionary War cemetery.
- Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society Partner — Co-hosts a speaker series event on the history of the Fishkill Supply Depot.
- Wreaths Across America Partner — Collaborates to conduct annual wreath-laying events at the Fishkill Supply Depot burial ground.
- Wreaths Across America Partner — Partner organization for the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the soldiers' burial ground.
- fold3.com Partner — Primary source for researching soldiers who died at Fishkill.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Commemoration as Civic Engagementmethodology: commemoration-driven_preservationBy publicly commemorating Revolutionary War soldiers through vigils, reenactments, and naming of the unmarked graves, the organization fosters public emotional and moral investment in preservation, because personal connection to individual stories transforms abstract history into a compelling call for action.
- Immersive Education for Historical Awarenessmethodology: immersive historical educationBy using immersive methods such as reenactments, character-based interpretation, and period demonstrations, the organization increases public engagement with Revolutionary War history, because experiential learning creates deeper understanding and retention than passive formats.
- Research-Informed Preservation Advocacymethodology: research-based_preservationBy integrating historical research and archaeological review into advocacy efforts, the organization strengthens the case for site protection, because documented evidence increases credibility with policymakers and the public, leading to more effective preservation outcomes.