40th Annual Gallery of Wreaths

Be a part of a Columbia County tradition by donating a wreath to the 40th Annual Gallery of Wreaths Silent Auction. Wreaths will be displayed at the c.1820 James Vanderpoel ‘House of History’ in Kinderhook, December 4th – 6th.

All wreaths are donated to be sold in the holiday silent auction, with all proceeds from the auction benefiting the Columbia County Historical Society.

Silent Auction Bids: December 4th – December 6th

QUESTIONS? Please call CCHS office 518 758-9265

We are currently seeking wreath donations! To donate, please complete the online form on this page.

• Live, Fresh, Evergreen Wreaths & Garlands. In keeping with the “evergreen” theme, live greens may be decorated by individuals, groups, businesses or professionals, and can be any size up to 36” across / 6 feet for garlands. Please, no food decorations that attract unwanted critters to the museum
• Other creative materials in the shape of a wreath will be gladly accepted
• Fill out and submit the online donation form to reserve a place for your wreath by Monday November 30th
• Wreath Delivery: December 1st, 2nd & 3rd at the James Vanderpoel House between 11AM and 3PM
• Bidding on Wreaths: In person at the Vanderpoel House, Friday December 4th at 3PM through Candlelight Night, Saturday December 5th 11AM-3PM, Sunday December 6th 11AM-3PM. Bidding ends promptly at 3PM Sunday
• Winners with Highest Bids Notified Monday December 7th by email or phone
• Wreath Payment & Pick-up Sunday December 6th after 3PM & Monday, Tuesday December 7th & 8th from 10-3PM or by appointment. Pay by cash, check or credit/debit
• In the comments section please note the name of donor and/or designer or anonymous if preferred