ABOUT  RHINEBECK  HISTORY

The Rhinebeck (Quitman) Resource Center for Preservation, Inc. formed a "Consortium Committee" in 1994. This Committee accomplished important work throughout their years. They worked together to open a Local History Room in the Starr Library that grows each year with new Archives and Volunteers. They received local Grant money to purchase needed technology to scan historic documents and photos, and trained volunteers on best practices for archiving material. They also developed a website (www.rhinebeckhistory.org) to post the Archive Collections of the Members that were willing to share with the public. Over the years this website has helped innumerable researchers.

Members include the Rhinebeck Historical Society, the Museum of Rhinebeck History, the Chancellor Livingston Chapter of the DAR and Wilderstein Preservation. Other members include Historic Red Hook, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Wurtemburgh, United Methodist Parish of Rhinebeck, Third Lutheran Church of Rhinebeck, the Rhinebeck Reformed Church and the Rhinebeck Town Historian.    

***  The Committee has accomplished all its mission statements and therefore has been dissolved as of December 2025. ***   

The Rhinebeck (Quitman) Resource Center for Preservation, Inc. has agreed to maintain the website with the Town Historian responsible to monitor the Collections.  Periodic updates are planned as more items are accessioned by the various organizations.
For mailing, please use the following address:
                                                                               Rhinebeck History
                                                                               c/o Rhinebeck (Quitman) Resource Center
                                                                               P.O. Box 624
                                                                               Rhinebeck, NY  12572

Note:  The Quitman House is located on Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY north of Route 9-G & the Old Stone Church.
           It includes the Museum of Rhinebeck History which is open June-August, Saturdays 1-4 PM.  (contact ahead to confirm)