Historic Hudson Valley Announces New Season of Historic Landmark Tours

Historic Hudson Valley Announces New Season of Historic Landmark Tours

As trees grow green and Westchester residents ready their wardrobes of short-sleeves and sunglasses, the Historic Hudson Valley starts up its season of guided tours at four local National Historic Landmark properties: Philipsburg Manor, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Union Church of Pocantico Hills and Kykuit.

Gardens at Jay Heritage Center Receives New York State Historic Preservation Award

Gardens at Jay Heritage Center Receives New York State Historic Preservation Award

The Jay Estate Gardens at the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is the recipient of a 2022 New York State Historic Preservation Award. The awards, created in 1980, are presented each year by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to honor excellence in the protection and revitalization of historic…

Hudson River Museum’s Centennial: Looking to the Future by Embracing the Past
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Hudson River Museum’s Centennial: Looking to the Future by Embracing the Past

As the Hudson River Museum (HRM) celebrates its centennial, it looks to the future by embracing the past. At the forefront of its new mission is a fierce commitment to engaging with its diverse community through art, sciences and history. As such, its upcoming exhibitions and programming are a reflection…

Powerful Documentary Explores History of Northern Slavery
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Powerful Documentary Explores History of Northern Slavery

History is a powerful thing. It is undeniable. However, sometimes it may be hidden for a while or just overlooked, or even ignored as if it didn’t exist. Take for example the history of Philipsburg Manor in Tarrytown. It is recorded in the archives of the New York Public Library in bold 18th Century script that the Philips family were slave owners. The primary source for this conclusion is a seemingly innocuous document called an Inventory, dated 1750, listing the possessions of arguably the richest merchant in New York State.

Greenburgh Public Library Series Aims to Preserve Latino Culture
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Greenburgh Public Library Series Aims to Preserve Latino Culture

Throughout the month of July, Greenburgh Public Library presents a series that embraces Latin American culture. Café a las Siete aims to “preserve Latino culture for the next generation” with storytelling, music and dance. On July 10, children’s book author Emma Otheguy will help families to discover and protect their…

Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown Offers Classic and Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown Offers Classic and Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Visitors to Lyndhurst Mansion, an 1838 Gothic Revival mansion in Tarrytown, can take either of two tours that will allow them to explore the manor and its grounds in thorough detail. The landmark estate, which was previously occupied by former New York City Mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt and…

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