named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Commemoration of the Battle of Minisink
Annual series of ceremonies honoring local soldiers who fought and died in the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Minisink, including readings and reenactments
Founders’ Day May Fair
Annual public event featuring historical reenactments, educational demonstrations, and family activities highlighting Revolutionary War-era life and figures
Living History Group
Monthly group that learns and demonstrates 18th-century lifestyles; participates in events and school visits to educate adults and children about the Revolutionary War era
Patriot Memorial Walk of Honor
Brick pathway memorial honoring Revolutionary War veterans from Warwick; funded by donor-sponsored bricks
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Organization of annual and commemorative living history eventsHosts an annual living history event with thematic programming such as "Commoners and Kings," featuring historical reenactments, educational experiences, and participation by groups like the 5th New York Regiment and the Munsee-Delaware Nation. The event includes immersive activities that explore 18th-century life and social class structures.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Preservation and educational programming on Revolutionary War history in Warwick, NYProvides public education on the Revolutionary War history of Warwick, NY through monthly meetings, classroom visits, local events, and online resources, including a master list of soldiers who served under General John Hathorn. The organization also maintains the historical legacy of Hathorn House and its role in the Revolutionary War.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K93%
Program service revenue$40%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$240
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Kevin Hathorn — Trustee Emeritus
- Melody Olsen — Trustee Emeritus
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 5th NY Regiment Partner — Participates in the Founders' Day May Fair event as historical reenactors.
- 5th New York Regiment Partner — Historical reenactment unit featured at the annual living history event.
- Albert Wisner Public Library Partner — Co-hosted the annual meeting and public program on January 22, 2023.
- Delaware Company Partner — Partners with the Delaware Company to hold a commemoration ceremony with re-enactors and veterans' groups at the battleground park in Highlands, NY.
- Emma Cross Partner — Performer portraying Baroness Frederika von Riedesel in a historical program.
- HRVNHA Partner — Provided sponsorship for the annual living history event.
- Hathorn's Regiment Partner — Partner organization representing Hathorn and his men through military-style reenactments at local sites and events.
- Lenape Foodways Partner — Collaborates with Susan Plaisted to demonstrate traditional Lenape food practices at public events.
- Minisink Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Collaborates on commemorative events related to the Battle of Minisink and John Hathorn.
- Minisink Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Collaborates with the Minisink Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in hosting annual commemorative events.
- Nalahii (Munsee-Delaware Nation) Partner — Indigenous group represented by Karen and Michael Mosko, presenting Lenape language and heritage at the event.
- Orange County Retired Senior Volunteer Program Partner — Participating organization for volunteers over 55.
- PayPal Government — Used as a platform for accepting donations and selling commemorative materials.
- Sullivan County Historian John Conway Partner — Collaborates with Sullivan County Historian John Conway on the annual commemoration ceremony at the battleground park.
- Warwick Partner — Collaborates with the local community to honor regional historical figures and events.
- Warwick Town Senior Center Partner — Hosted the organization's public presentation event.
strategies · 4
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.
- Adaptive Community Engagement Through Multiple Formats 239 orgsmethodology: virtual-engagementBy shifting between in-person, virtual, and socially distanced formats, we maintain public access to historical education because flexibility ensures continuity of engagement despite external disruptions.shared approach: Immersive Engagement →
- Commemorative Education for Civic Memory 239 orgsmethodology: commemorative_educationBy hosting annual and site-specific commemorative events, we preserve local historical memory and educate the public because structured remembrance fosters community identity and honors underrepresented historical contributions.shared approach: Immersive Engagement →
- Living History Engagement Model 239 orgsmethodology: living_history_portrayalBy using first-person historical portrayal, period-appropriate dress, and character backstories, we produce deeper public engagement and education because immersive, experiential methods make historical narratives more relatable and memorable.shared approach: Immersive Engagement →
- Primary-Source-Driven Historical Interpretation 239 orgsmethodology: primary-source-interpretationBy interpreting and presenting surviving primary documents like 18th-century medical notebooks, we produce authentic public understanding of historical practices because direct engagement with original sources grounds education in factual, tangible evidence.shared approach: Immersive Engagement →