MILLERTON — The North East Historical Society is bringing back its Dine Out for History series, in which it collaborates with area restaurants to help preserve the region’s past. The series went on hiatus in mid-March 2020 because of the outbreak of COVID-19.
On select dates from Sunday, Jan. 29, through Monday, Feb. 27, three restaurants will host their own Dine Out for History nights, during which 10% of the proceeds from all patrons on specific nights will be donated to the historical society to support its research; digitize its collection; and make historic content more available to the public, particularly educators.
“We are so happy to bring back this event,” said North East Historical Society President Edward Downey. “Besides generating interest in the historical society, we also aim to benefit local restaurants in wintertime when business is often slow. Our supporters really turned out for the first two years we did this, and we hope to have the same support this year.”
Diners can go whenever they want at dinnertime on the designated nights, but they are encouraged to mention Dine Out for History to the hosting restaurant.
The historical society will launch the series at the Millerton Inn, 53 Main St., on Sunday, Jan. 29. An optional brief presentation on the history of patent medicines in the 19th and early 20th century will begin at 5:30 p.m. for those who arrive early. It will be offered with a glass of wine, and guests can enjoy their dinners at the inn after that. Dinner reservations are requested.
The other participating restaurants are the Oakhurst Diner, 19 Main Street, on Monday, Feb. 13; and Round III, 5523 Route 22, on Monday, Feb. 27. To receive a reminder, sign up for the North East Historical Society newsletter by contacting Ed Downey at -eddowney12@gmail.com.
The North East Historical Society is on the second floor of the NorthEast-Millerton Library, 75 Main St. Its hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays or by appointment. For more information, contact Ed Downey at eddowney12@gmail.com.
