Don’t miss our Fall events!
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Painting - at Carnwath Farms!
Sunday, October 25th - Join us for our third annual event! We’ll have live music, crafts, food trucks, raffles, and a prize wheel! Each child will receive a free pumpkin to paint, while supplies last.
Hall of Fame Induction at The Chapel
Sunday, November 1st - Join us as we add new members Barbara Donaldson, Jeff Behnke, and Billy”The Kid” Ostrom (posthumous) to our Hall of Fame.
The event will be held from 1pm to 3pm in The Chapel at Carnwath Farms, located next to our museum at 72 Carnwath Farms Lane in the Town of Wappinger. Please feel free to share this information with any individuals who might consider attending this event.
Tickets to the Hall of Fame event will be $25 per person, which will include food and refreshments. Reservations will close on October 15, 2026, so please register early. Checks should be made payable to SMDC and sent by October 15 to Barbara Ponte, 2 Topaz Run, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. For more information, call Mary Sagar at 480-239-7108.
Sports Museum of Dutchess County
“Legends of Dutchess”
Learn about the lives and larger-than-life athletic careers of some of Dutchess County’s Greatest! A walk-thru the exhibition presents to you the history of each sport and its significance in the county along with biographies and artifacts about that sport’s famous athlete(s). The Sports Museum keeps with its original hometown feel with exhibits on local Little League and Pop Warner teams, as well as recreational and high school sports.
Just a glimpse of what you can see:
Ty Cobb’s Bat
1920’s Ice Yacht
Arnold Palmer’s Autograph
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HIGHLIGHTS
Opening day 2025 at the Sports Museum of Dutchess County was a truly memorable and inspiring event, as visitors gathered to celebrate the official dedication of the Patsy “Pat” Zerbe Women in Sports Room. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and pride as guests explored this thoughtfully curated space honoring the legacy of Pat Zerbe, a trailblazing athlete whose remarkable career paved the way for generations of women in sports.
The new exhibit not only shines a spotlight on Pat Zerbe’s achievements and contributions, but also recognizes the stories of numerous other influential women who have shaped the local sports landscape. Attendees were moved by the powerful tributes, inspiring displays, and the shared commitment to preserving and celebrating the role of women in Dutchess County’s athletic history. It was a wonderful day of remembrance, education, and community pride—marking the beginning of a new chapter for the museum and setting the tone for many meaningful visits to come.
Board of Directors
President: William Ponte
Vice President: vacan
Secretary: Olga Nicolaeff
Treasurer: Barbara Ponte
Curator: Joseph Cavaccini
Assistant Curator: Brendyn Huggins
Trustee Chairman: Barbara Ponte
Board Members: Buddy Sangalli, Ella Santoro, Emily Mazzeo, Jalen Barger, John Flanagan, Mary Sagar, Michael Shultz, Morgan Maier, Reena Joseph, Dan Montalto, Olivia Spiak