Founders’ Day Open House
Come and enjoy the village of Historic Eastfield, unique craft demonstrations, food and 19th century entertainment with family and friends.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 11 am to 4pm
Location: 104 Mud Pond Rd, East Nassau, NY 12062
Admission: $20, children accompanied by an adult are free.
Event Details
Step back in time and enjoy a day in pre-industrial America. Historic Eastfield Village, in East Nassau, NY, is celebrating its 9th annual Founders’ Day Open House. This is the one day of the year that the general public is invited to come and visit the privately-owned, recreated nineteenth century village.
Attactions
Walking Tours
On your own: Guests can tour more than 20 historic structures and their furnishings, dating from 1789 – 1840.
Guided by a timber-framer: Or you can take a timber-framing tour of the Village with a master timber framer.
Trades Demonstrations
Our demonstrators are tradesmen and tradeswomen who continue to work these trades today, keeping the traditional, pre-industrial skills alive and well in the wider world.
Master craftsmen, including a printer, tinsmith, blacksmith, cabinetmaker, potter, scissor artist and more, will be demonstrating their skills and selling their wares.
Furniture makers - specifically chairs, upholstery, and grain-painting.
Directions
Contact
For questions or inquires about this event contact us at eastfieldvillage@gmail.com or through our contact form.
Walking Tours
Trades Demonstrations
19th Century Shows
Hearty Lunch
Enjoy 19th century entertainments including a Magician, dancing in the Ballroom, and a Puppet show.
19th Century Shows
Shopping
Handcrafted items and antiques will be available for purchase as well.
Foods and snacks will be available during the event at the historic Briggs Tavern. You can purchase meal tickets in advance below.
Food & Snacks
Lunch Meal Option 1
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Price: $15
Lunch Meal Option 2
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Price: $15
Founder’s Souvenir Hat
Order a hat that you can wear during the event and elsewhere.
Hat Souvenir
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Price: $25
Historic Eastfield, founded by preservationist Don Carpentier, hosts renowned workshops on historic American trades and crafts. Established as a nonprofit in 1993, it preserves Carpentier’s vision by providing hands-on training in pre-industrial American trades, supporting preservation efforts, and maintaining its historic facilities.