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.
Choosing Liberty: The American Revolution through the Eyes of a Patriot
May 1, 2026 10:00 AM to Jun 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Location: 472 Route 403 This exhibit depicts the major battles of the American Revolution tough the experiences of Col. Nicholas Fish. There is an opening reception Friday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. More..._1drho9ljgphb0.jpg)
Curator’s Tour: Exhibition Tour of 'Thomas Cole: An American Visionary'
May 1, 2026 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Location: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Join Amanda Malmstrom, Thomas Site Associate Curator, for a guided tour of the new exhibition, 'Thomas Cole: An American Visionary.' More...
2026 Cole Fellows’ Presentations
May 1, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Be the first to hear new discoveries from the Class of 2026 Cole Fellows, Maya Junkins and Peyton Masilun, during a discussion of their year-long research projects at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. More...
Westmoreland Sanctuary's Family Party
May 2, 2026 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 Celebrate spring with hands-on outdoor fun at the Westmoreland Family Party, a lively afternoon designed for families to explore, discover, and play in nature. Enjoy up-close animal encounters, engaging family nature programs, and woodland adventures, along with crafts, games, and a wood-fired pizza truck with snacks and drinks. More...
Albany History Fair 2026
May 3, 2026 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: 523 S Pearl St Each year, the Albany History Fair brings together public audiences and heritage sites to explore a unique theme in Albany’s history and collaboratively market thematically linked programming. Historic Cherry Hill is proud to be partnering with the Underground Railroad Education Center and Schuyler Mansion to present the 27th annual Albany History Fair. More...
All-Inclusive Museum Day Trip: Hill-Stead Museum & Wadsworth Atheneum
May 9, 2026 7:45 AM to 7:00 PM Location: Departing from: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Join a group of fellow arts and culture enthusiasts for a specially curated and guided day trip with all-inclusive meals, transportation, and special museum access departing from the Hudson Valley to Connecticut and back again. Presented by the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in partnership with Friendship Tours More...
Second Saturday Workshop: Create Your Own Color Wheel
May 9, 2026 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Make your own wood-stained color wheel inspired by Thomas Cole’s painting, 'Diagram of Contrasts,' and tour the historic Main House and new exhibition, 'Thomas Cole: An American Visionary,' in the newly opened Richard Sharp Gallery. Teachers can enjoy a discounted workshop for Teacher Appreciation Day! More... (1).png)
Tommy Sands: Songs & Solidarity Clearwater Benefit
May 9, 2026 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Location: Garvan’s, 215 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NY 12561 Famed Irish singer, songwriter, and social activist Tommy Sands will be performing in a benefit concert for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. More...
Pinkster Jubilee 2026
May 16, 2026 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, NY 10701 Celebrate the Afro-Dutch holiday of Pinkster, a festival of spring, family, culture, and resistance with live music, dance, games, crafts, food, vendors, history, & more! Free for everyone! More...
Founder's Day - Meet the Warwick Patriots
May 17, 2026 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: Gen. John Hathorn Historic Site/Old Stone House Inn, 21 Hathorn Road Warwick NY 10990 A free living history day to “meet and greet” descendants of Warwick’s Founding Veterans and other volunteers, and and learn about their service and life in our community during the Revolutionary War. More...Mr. Mills and the Livingston Mansion
May 17, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location: 80 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Faith will present the Livingston history though her portrayal of Mrs. Ogden Mills (Nee Livingston). Dressed appropriately in period costume, Mrs. Mills (Faith) will share the story of Mills Mansion and the legacy left behind. More...Native Seed Bombs; Make your Own!
May 22, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: 80 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Clara will introduce participants to the importance of native plants and their role in supporting healthy local ecosystems. Through a hands-on seed bomb activity, students will learn how native seeds can help restore habitats and provide food and shelter for pollinators and wildlife. This interactive experience highlights simple, impactful ways individuals can contribute to environmental stewardship right in their own communities. More... (1).jpg)
Sunday Salon Lecture: Thomas Cole and American Wilderness with William L. Coleman, Ph.D.
May 31, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Location: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Join William L. Coleman, inaugural Wyeth Foundation Director of the Wyeth Study Center, for a discussion on Thomas Cole and American Wilderness. More...
Curator’s Tour: Collection Highlights
Jun 5, 2026 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Location: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Join Amanda Malmstrom, Thomas Site Associate Curator, for a tour of the Thomas Cole Site collections. More....jpg)