Nov 17 7:00 pm

FREE EVENT: The Fateful Hour

Presented by Poughkeepsie Public Library District

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 7:00 pm @ Bardavon

Date & Time

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm

Location

Bardavon

35 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Pricing

FREE!

Event info

Walk into the Bardavon and back in time to The Fateful Hour, a thrilling recreation of the role Poughkeepsie played in the ratification of the US Constitution and the creation of the Bill of Rights.

Join us for the Poughkeepsie Big Read 2026 Finale! Judge Al Rosenblatt’s drama, directed by Roger H. Simon, is charged with tension as the Anti-Federalist Governor George Clinton and the Federalist Alexander Hamilton argue the reins of power. Delegates Robert Livingston, John Jay and Melachton Smith have ideas, and “cameos” from others will challenge them all. Without this historically important hour in Poughkeepsie, there may have been no Bill of Rights today!

Free tickets will be available to pick up from the Poughkeepsie Public Library District locations and the Bardavon Box Office beginning October 15.

The presentation described on this page is a rental. If you would like information about renting the Bardavon or UPAC theater please visit our Rentals Page.

Ordering Directions

This is a free event. Tickets will be given out day of show when entering the theater.

For more information, please call the box office at 845-339-6088 or 845-473-2072.

Become a member

Purchase tickets over the phone, get early access to pre-sales, and more when you become a Bardavon Member. Learn more by calling our box office today!

Accessibility

Please be advised that there is no elevator at either of our theaters - call or email the box office to arrange ADA seating.