Events
Please call the individual sites directly to inquire about the events listed below.
Events must be related to the themes of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and be heritage, cultural, historical, and/or recreational/trail related.
STEAM @ Ten Broeck Mansion: History-Based STEAM Programs for Families
Jun 7, 2025 to Aug 16, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join us for free history-inspired STEAM programs with something for the entire family! STEAM into history in our four acres of gardens and grounds with free hands-on activities, all supplies included. Programs held outdoors (under tent) rain or shine - please dress accordingly. Programs held on select Saturdays starting June 7. See our website for full schedule and registration: www.tenbroeckmansion.org More...
Mount Gulian Historic Site 50th Anniversary and History Dinner
Jun 7, 2025 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM Location: 145 Sterling Street, Beacon, NY 12508 On Saturday June 7, Mount Gulian Historic Site in Beacon will celebrate its 50th year as a historic site and will hold its 29th Annual History Dinner from 4:30 - 9:00 PM. This living-history event is open to the public and will present General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Inspector General and Drillmaster of the Continental Army. More...
In The Garden Acoustic Concert: Callie Mackenzie
Jun 8, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Beatrix Farrand Garden, 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, on FDR National Historic Site, will offer a free acoustic concert IN THE GARDEN on Sunday, June 8, 1:30-3 :00 Callie Mackenzie, Acoustic Soul Singer and Songwriter More...
Also Here: The Enslaved and Servants at Ten Broeck Mansion
Jun 11, 2025 to Sep 10, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join us for a special focus tour exploring the important stories of the enslaved and servants who lived and worked at the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion. This tour explores the lives of the people who made life at the Ten Broeck Mansion possible, and considers their extended roles in the Albany region. Learn the stories of Susannah and her children, and of Rosanna Vosburgh, the African American abolitionist, philanthropist, and paid household manager at Ten Broeck Mansion. The tour includes a visit to the site of enslaved workers' working and living quarters on the grounds of the Ten Broeck Mansion and a discussion of historic equipment and spaces used by servants in the Mansion. Focused tour is available on select Wednesdays from June - September. See our website for full schedule and registration. More...
Children's Day at the New Windsor Cantonment
Jun 15, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 A fun-filled day of family entertainment on Father’s Day Sunday June 15, from 1 – 4 PM, with the Two by Two Animal Sanctuary, magician Mr. Bayly performs at 1:30 & 3:15 PM, Punch & Judy shows, and 18th century games. Admission is free! More....jpeg)
In The Garden Acoustic Concert: Duo Andalucia
Jun 15, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Beatrix Farrand Garden, 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, on FDR National Historic Site, will offer a free acoustic concert IN THE GARDEN on Sunday, June 15, 1:30-3 :00 Free Acoustic Concert - Duo Andalucia - Spanish guitar with operatic vocals More....jpg)
Healthy, Wealthy & Wise: Households & Health at the Ten Broeck Mansion
Jun 18, 2025 to Sep 17, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Join us for an exclusive tour series exploring health and wellness at the Ten Broeck Mansion. This special tour "Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise" offers a look at some of the spaces and practices which played a critical role in everyday health in the 1700s and 1800s. Discover hidden drains and linen cupboards and other evidence informing us about changing attitudes towards health and wellness in Albany. Focused tour available on select Wednesdays. See our website for full details and registration. More...
Immersion Tours: Freedom & Opportunity in Albany
Jun 19, 2025 to Oct 16, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Immerse yourself in history! Join these special sequential tours, allowing you to visit three of Albany's finest historic sites exploring freedom and opportunity from the 1700s-1800s. Learn about the lives of enslaved persons, and the accomplishments and contributions of free persons of color in Albany. Learn how Albany grew and transformed the lives of Irish immigrants, reformers and abolitionists, and Albany's important role for freedom-seekers on the underground railroad. Immersion tours available on select Thursdays from June - October. Visit our website for full schedule and registration. More...
Big Truck Day
Jun 21, 2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534 Do you love BIG trucks like we do? Then this is the event for you! Learn all about big trucks and even sit in the truck cabs! Fire trucks, all types of utility trucks, a school bus, and many more vehicles will be visiting the Museum for the day, so come check out all the BIG truck action! More...
In The Garden Acoustic Concert: Pena Project: Flamenco Guitar & Dance
Jun 22, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Beatrix Farrand Garden, 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, on FDR National Historic Site, will offer a free acoustic concert IN THE GARDEN on Sunday, June 22, 1:30-3 :00 Free Acoustic Concert - Pena Project: Flamenco Guitar & Dance More...
The Mayor’s Garden: History of the Ten Broeck Mansion Gardens & Workers
Jun 25, 2025 to Sep 24, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Embark on a special tour as we delve into the rich history of the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion and its grounds, uncovering its deep-rooted connections to Albany and the surrounding region. This tour explores the contributions of workers, including African American Master Gardeners (a historic term), and their pivotal roles in developing the Hudson Valley estates. Discover the diversity of plants imported from around the world while exploring the historic 1764 boundaries of the site, including visits to the former orchard and archaeological locations of key landscape features from the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about Thomas Worth Olcott, a noted banker in Abraham Lincoln’s close circle, and his passion for horticulture, along with the lives of the gardeners who created the famed gardens at the Ten Broeck Mansion. Operated by the Albany County Historical Association as a community-centered museum and gardens, the Ten Broeck Mansion has welcomed the public for 77 years, showcasing the enduring relevance of this historic site to our community. Focus tour available on select Wednesdays from June - September. See our website for full schedule and registration. More...
Wild Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk
Jun 28, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY Join herbalist Dina Falconi and explore the plants in and around the Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield. Learn to identify these plants using basic sensory skills and discover how they are used for food & medicine. This walk will include practical information on harvest and preparation. More...
Meet the Women of Revolutionary Westchester: A Living History Family Day at Philipse Manor Hall
Jun 28, 2025 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, NY 10701 Join us for this special outdoor living history family day. Experience the performances of the lives of diverse women of revolutionary Westchester, enjoy live period music, dancing, 18th century hands-on crafting and demonstrations, period games, and more as you mingle with the costumed performers. More...
Native Plants, Invasive Species & Solutions at the Ten Broeck Mansion
Jul 19, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join Us for an Engaging Workshop at the Ten Broeck Mansion with Kristopher Williams, PRISM Coordinator. Discover the ecological impact of invasive species and the essential role of native flora in revitalizing our environment. This program features a 30-minute educational session followed by a guided walking tour through the Ten Broeck Mansion's historic grounds, and demonstration of tools and techniques for invasive species management. More...