GLEBE HOUSE Annual Report 1967-68 Glebe House is in better physical condition this year than it ever has been. The following improvements have been accomplished: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
The front porch has been rebuilt. Storm door added to the restored kitchen. Parlor has been repainted. Pantry and bathroom have been repaired and repainted. The furnace has been repaired and regulated. Outside trim and the rear porch have been repainted.
Mr. Charles Chalanda has temporarily furnished the second kitchen so that the room will be more interesting to visitors. Christmas Open House on December 10th was again held. This year over 350 persons attended. The Poughkeepsie Garden Club observed Arbor Day at Glebe House by planting a tree and throughout the year the members of the Garden Club worked very hard on the garden and grounds of Glebe House. The self-support program progresses slowly. There is note paper, a paper bound history of Glebe House for sale and very shortly postal cards of the house will be on sale. Mrs. Peter R. Mund has been working on the Accession File, and will catalogue all acquisitions in accordance with accepted museum proceedure. Plans for the coming year include toy exhibits, Glebe House slides to be shown in the City and County schools as well as the new colored postal cards that will be sold at the House. The past three years brought an increasing number of visitors to Glebe House: 1964-65 1965-66 1966-67 1967-68
688 Visitors cc 1,311 cc 2,059 3,500
Mr. Wheeler, our caretaker guide, is to be congratulated for his efforts. He has made himself available for visitors at all times. Having served as Glebe House Chairman for seven years, three years for the Junior League and four for the Historical Society, you will realize that it is impossible to name everyone who has had a part in the success of the restoration. I would like to extend a general "Thank you" to the Poughkeepsie Junior League, The City of Poughkeepsie officials, and the members of the Dutchess County Historical Society. Mrs. Peter Mund will be chairman for the Society and Mrs. Edward Kerin for the Junior League during the coming year. Respectfully submitted MARY V. SOUTHWORTH, Chairman 19
