PRESERVING AND PROMOTING THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER,
VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS & NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
The Holidays at the Mesier Homestead
Celebrate the holiday season at the Mesier Homestead, located within Mesier Park. Our annual Sinterklaas family event is Saturday, December 6th; program times are 11am, 12:15pm and 1:30pm (ticketed event).
Come see the beautifully decorated main rooms of the Mesier Homestead, dressed up in ribbons & bows and sparkling for the holiday season! FREE Open House days are Wednesdays and Thursdays, December 10, 11, 17 & 18, and Saturday December 20 from 11am - 2pm.
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In the month of December, our Gift Shop is open M - F from 10am - 2pm through December 23rd, plus Saturday, December 6th & 20th. Please call for November hours. Shipping is available through our online store.
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Please visit our EVENTS page for more information about our holiday events.
Mesier Homestead
The Wappingers Historical Society is the custodian of the historic Mesier Homestead in the Village of Wappingers Falls, built in c1742.
We are very pleased to provide you an opportunity to virtually visit this historic Homestead. The virtual tour is a set of beautiful 360 degree panoramic images of every major room in the Homestead which you can fully control and view. There is also a clickable point within some rooms which allows you to learn more about a particular item.
Come visit us to see the Mesier Homestead in person! You will learn more about its history, artifacts, and the roles the Brower and Mesier families played in Revolutionary War and the development of Wappingers Falls. For more information, our tour schedule and how you can become a Docent or Greeter, press the "Learn More" button.
The Fall 2025 edition of our newsletter,
The Chronicle, features an 1864 map of the land of Brigadier General James H. Van Alen (the area now know as Wheeler Hill)
Also meet Grinnell Library's 1st Librarian, Elizabeth Anne Howarth, plus play
Wappinger Trivia!
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Mesier Homestead Tour Information
The Mesier Homestead is open for tours!
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One Sunday each month, the Homestead is open for public tours. Tours on select Sundays are offered at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Advanced tickets are suggested and can be purchased online, but walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
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On weekdays, we offer our Signature Experience private tours by appointment. Day and time are flexible; advanced reservations are required.
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​Press the “Scheduled Tours” button to see upcoming public tour dates and reserve tickets.
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During the month of December, we offer several "Open House" days to view the 1st floor holiday decorations. No formal tours are available that month. Holiday dates will be listed on our Events page in the late fall.
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In our online store:
A WHS exclusive! New to our gift shop is a quality canvas tote bag featuring beloved Wappinger landmarks! Available in 3 colors!
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Features illustrations of popular landmarks such as the Brexel-Schlathaus Park war memorial; the Chelsea waterfront; Meadowbrook Farm; Mesier Homestead' Grinnell Library' Dutchess Rail Trail and more.
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This, and many other items featuring our area can be found in our online Gift Shop. Shipping or curbside pick up is available.
Visit the HOMETOWN WAPPINGERS shopping category to see all the unique items we carry that celebrate Wappinger!
Thank you to our
2025 Spirit of Mesier Gala Sponsors
TheMesier Family
On May 1, 1777 Peter Mesier purchased what is now known as the Mesier Homestead. This was the home of 3 generations of the Mesier family until August 1891.
But who was Peter Mesier, and why are he and his family important to the Village of Wappingers Falls? What happened during the Wappingers Tea Party revolt?
Discover their story in our special feature about the Mesier Family.
Mesier Homestead Restoration
Exciting news! We have begun the restoration of the original 1741-43 portion of the Mesier Homestead so that it can be stabilized and eventually opened to the public. Read about our goals and follow our progress by clicking below. You can aide in our efforts by making your tax-deductible contribution today to this historic building’s preservation!
Become a Member of the Wappingers Historical Society
