submitted by Bill Zimmerman, SHS President
On Sunday, June 23, the Stephentown Historical Society hosted its 32nd Annual Strawberry Festival from 11 am to 4 pm at the Berry Patch on Route 22. Sunny skies, a light breeze and temperatures in the mid to high 80s whetted people’s appetites for strawberry shortcake, ice cream, strawberry-rhubarb pie and chocolate-covered strawberries. Thanks go to members of the Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop 222 and their families and the Kirsimagi family for picking over 200 pounds of strawberries and to our hullers and bakers for their efforts in preparing the homemade delicacies enjoyed on Sunday.
For many visitors, the event was a delicious substitute for lunch. For the Historical Society workers, it was a lot of hard work, camaraderie and an addition to the treasury. The money raised helps defray the expenses of heat and other facility maintenance, the semiannual newsletter and monthly programs at the Heritage Center.
The Stephentown Historical Society would like to thank those who toiled long and hard to provide, prepare and serve the delectable desserts, Dale Riggs and Don Miles for growing the strawberries and providing the facility and corporate sponsors Stewart’s, Price Chopper and Big Y for their product donations.