First Columbians – Underwriters

Annual benefit for the Columbia County Historical Society

June 13, 2026
5-7 pm at the James Vanderpoel House
16 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village

Underwriter Support

We invite you to support our Annual Cocktail Reception, First Columbians, the Columbia County Historical Society’s signature fundraising event. First Columbians is an important source of funding for our preservation, education, and community programs. Underwriters receive recognition on the formal invitation, at the event and on our website. Your support makes it possible for us to continue maintaining our historic collections, offering public programs, and inspiring future generations through the stories of our past.

We hope you will consider partnering with us as an underwriter for this special evening.

A portion of your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax Identification Number (EIN) 14-6021853

Thank you to our Underwriters!

Pillars

  • John Carroll
  • Alexandra Anderson
  • Jim & Nora Tuttle
  • Ellsworth Kelly Foundation

Stewards

  • Thomas & Sharmila Tuttle
  • Ben & Sally Tuttle
  • Paul Cassidy and Vernon Evenson
  • Kristina & Stephen Lang
  • Eugene M. Lang Foundation
  • Diane Smook & Robert Peduzzi
  • Sandro Cagnin & WheelockWhitney

Preservationists

  • Barry M. Herbold & Chrissy Wills
  • Susan Sharp & Henry Neal Conolly
  • Kneller Insurance Agency
  • John Knott & John Fondas
  • Martha Fuller Clark

Centennials

  • Alice & Richard Gochman
  • Kate Johns & Jason Shaw
  • Richard & Elizabeth Livingston
  • Ila & John Gross
  • Sharon Rae
  • Susan & David Tripp
  • Pamela & Carl Castagna
  • Stephanie Lally
  • Eileen & Jay Wallace
  • Carol & Robert Williams
  • Heidi Fiske Mandel
  • James & Lucinda Buckley
  • Quadrille
  • Oscar Anderson III & Gillian Blake
  • Nina VRB Dolan & Patrick Farrell
  • Gillie Holmes & Camille Massey
13 Star Miniature Flag, made by Sarah M. Wilson, great-grand daughter of Betsey Ross, 1908. Collection of the Columbia County Historical Society, 1972.20