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Historic Hudson Valley

Historic Hudson Valley is a museum of historic sites – buildings, landscapes, and collections.

In order to achieve its mission, Historic Hudson Valley seeks:

To interpret the history and culture of the Hudson Valley with meticulous attention to accuracy based on thorough research. To present each site and its historical significance in the context of key humanities themes as they evolved in the region. To create programming that responds to the various learning styles and evolving interest

s of visitors and, where appropriate, draws on advanced communications technology. To make programs and sites accessible and welcoming to all members of the community. To maintain the highest standards of preservation management at all sites. To safeguard collections through on-going research, documentation, and conservation. To forge mutually beneficial alliances with like-minded organizations.

08/25/2026

Harvest season is arriving at Philipsburg Manor on August 29! Join us for our next Summer Saturday, Pickles & Preserves, to explore the traditional techniques past communities used to store their harvest for the cold months ahead.

Discover how methods like drying, canning, and smoking kept food fresh, and spend the day getting hands-on with history! Take a tour of the site, explore the garden, bake in our beehive oven, and craft your own scent sachets or bean mosaics.

Plus, connect with our guest partners throughout the day:, including learning pickling from For the People and Kids , Westchester County CompostEd, and Pleasantville Conservation Advisory Council!

Tickets are available now!

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08/19/2026

Explore daytime history and nighttime mystery at Washington Irving's Sunnyside this fall!

Go beyond the classic tale of the Headless Horseman with two experiences that bring Washington Irving, his home, and his most famous story to life.

☀️ Legendary Tours of Sunnyside
Explore Irving's estate while discovering his life and the enduring legacy behind his most famous story.

🌙 Irving's 'Legend'
Watch master storyteller Jonathan Kruk bring the classic tale to life in an immersive, dramatic performance on the estate grounds—featuring live music, mystery, humor, and the Headless Horseman himself.

Plan ahead for fall fun -- tickets are available now! https://hudsonvalley.pulse.ly/y5uvsuv2ot

08/17/2026

Cultivate your green thumb this Saturday at Philipsburg Manor! 🌻 Join us for Summer Saturdays: Seeds & Sprouts on August 22.

Enjoy guided garden tours, learn about native plants, mix up your own colonial medicine bottle (or "simple"), pot your own marigolds, and make herbal sun tea with For the People and Kids. Plus, drop in to explore the historic grist mill, manor house, and barn all day long!

Get tickets today!
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08/12/2026

Step into a world of mystery, macabre tales, and live storytelling this fall at An Audience with Poe at The Raven's Nest!

Hear four chilling works performed live, including The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Raven, and The Tell-Tale Heart—all in an intimate, atmospheric setting.

Settle in with delicious bites and complimentary drinks, including Bourbon Ginger Beer, Salted Caramel Coffee (spiked or not), and Sparkling Passionfruit Aperitivo.

The intrigue begins October 3.

Watch the trailer and get your tickets today!
https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events?view=calendar&k=Poe&startdate=2026-10-01&promo=3193

08/10/2026

Trade screens for 1750s fun this Saturday, August 15, at Philipsburg Manor’s The Big Play Date!

Spend the day walking on stilts, crafting cornhusk dolls and clay marbles, and trying your hand at ninepins and co****le. Take a Manor House tour, wander through the garden and grist mill, and check out an African drumming workshop with KoSankofa—plus special activities with Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and Creative Hearts Art Program

It’s a full day of hands-on history, rhythm, and outdoor fun for the whole family!

Grab your tickets today! https://hudsonvalley.pulse.ly/vi6lagvb1a

08/09/2026

Did you know you can experience three Halloween events at Philipsburg Manor back-to-back—without ever moving your car?

Build your ultimate fall getaway itinerary in the heart of Sleepy Hollow this October!

Start your day with The Headless Horseman Files and uncover the truth behind Ichabod Crane’s fate in an interactive 18th-century whodunit.

Then spend an afternoon or early evening witnessing mind-bending illusions at Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country.

Finally, cap off your night at Twilight Village, where you can explore the grounds and encounter storytellers, fire dancers, and the Headless Horseman himself.

Even better? Historic Hudson Valley Members save 15% on all our Legendary events! Join today and make the most of the season.

Get tickets today! https://hudsonvalley.pulse.ly/ixb70gekwt

08/08/2026

Trade your usual dinner spot for something with a taste of history this weekend!

On Saturday and Sunday, August 8 & 9, Tavern Nights is taking over the Ferry House at Van Cortlandt Manor for two evenings of live music, Revolutionary War history, and great food and drink.

Your ticket covers a full meal—complete with cornbread, a table grazing board, chicken entrée, and dessert—plus your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy live violin performances by Edward W. Hardy, test your history knowledge during a game of trivia, and get up-close access to rare artifacts on display.

There's limited seating left, so grab tickets now! https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events?view=calendar&k=van_cortlandt_manor&startdate=2026-08-01&promo=3247

Photo of Dr. Edward W. Hardy performing at the American Composers Orchestra 2025 Gala by Alfred Kan

08/07/2026

Our new digital library and collections portal brings centuries of history directly to your screen, tracing the profound local impacts of the American Revolution. We've been sharing some highlight from the collection, this week, swipe to take a closer look at these unique everyday objects and rare prints that witnessed daily life during the nation's founding era.

Browse online to see even more items! https://hudsonvalley.org/resources/collections/

08/04/2026

Get hands-on with ceramics at Summer Saturdays: Clay & Creation on August 8, at Philipsburg Manor!

🎨 Craft coil or pinch pots
🔥 Design clay bead necklaces to be fired in our historic beehive oven
🖌️ Paint your own Dutch Delftware tile
🏺 View rare ceramics on display by Thomas Commeraw, a free Black potter from colonial New York

Don't miss special presentations by our Archives & Collections Manager, storytime, Manor House tours, grist mill visits, and visit with Bethany Arts Community!

Get tickets at https://hudsonvalley.pulse.ly/hveya5gvaa

08/01/2026

The stories of the individuals who lived and worked at our historic sites offer a profound look at how the American Revolution transformed the lower Hudson Valley. In honor of Historic Hudson Valley's 75th anniversary and the U.S. 250th birthday, we are sharing these narratives through our new digital library and collections portal. Swipe to discover this week’s featured highlights, focusing on the wartime experiences of the Patriot-aligned Van Cortlandt family.

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639 Bedford Road
Pocantico Hills, NY
10591

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http://www.hudsonvalley.org/

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