Peekskill Museum

The Peekskill Museum is holding its annual fundraiser on October 24 at New Era Creative Space and at The Herrick House (home of the Peekskill Museum). Ghosthunter and paranormal investigator Barry Pirro will speak at New Era Creative Space beginning at 4:30. To purchase tickets, please go to:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-haunted-herrick-house-2026-fundraiser

Barry Pirro is a Paranormal Investigator/"ghost hunter" with over a decade of experience. He has investigated reports of hauntings, poltergeists, and other forms of paranormal and supernatural phenomena in every type of setting, from private homes to well known historical sites. Barry has conducted private investigations for people from every walk of life – college professors, teachers, investment bankers, psychologists, and people from everyday life. His ongoing lecture series draws large audiences, and he receives rave reviews from attendees. Barry’s paranormal investigations run the gamut from reports of ghostly sightings to spirits who make themselves known in terrifying ways. Barry Pirro resides in Danbury, Connecticut, and is currently writing a book about his experiences. You can read about some of his most chilling case files and hear actual recordings of spirit voices by visiting his website, ConnecticutGhostHunter.com or [email protected].

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-haunted-herrick-house-2026-fundraiser

The Peekskill Museum invites all to visit this Saturday from 1-4 PM for the opening day of our latest exhibit, “Treason of The Blackest Dye”, the extraordinary story of the plot of Benedict Arnold and John Andre. Come see amazing artifacts, including the rope bed of native Peekskill hero, John Paulding, who was one of the three men who caught Andre has he tried to get back to his ship, The Vulture, with the plans to West Point in his boot. Using original and exact facsimile documents, artifacts, photographs, visuals, storyboards, mannequins and more, “Treason of the Blackest Dye”, based on primary source historical research, recounts in brilliant and moving detail this incredible story.