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.
The Livingston’s Landscape: Uncover the relationship the Livingstons had with the land and those living on it.
Sep 21, 2025 2:00 PM Location: 1 Clermont Ave, Germantown, NY 12526 Join us at Clermont State Historic Site for a guided landscape tour. On this tour we will look back through generations of the Livingston family and explore how their role as landowners shaped the land and local communities. More...
Cider Making Workshop at Westmoreland Sanctuary
Sep 24, 2025 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 Using a traditional cider press, we’ll grind, mash, and press fresh local apples into delicious, all-natural cider. Learn about the process of making cider and the history and culture of how this seasonal treat has been enjoyed for generations. Finally, enjoy tasting the sweet, fresh cider straight from the press. More...
Tell Me That You'll Not Forget Me
Sep 25, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Location: 523 1/2 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202 Set in Gilded Age Albany at Cherry Hill, the ancestral estate of the prominent Van Rensselaer family, Tell Me That You’ll Not Forget Me explores the plight of James "Jimmy" Knapp, a Black musician and a butler for the Van Rensselaers, as he navigates his intertwined professional and family relationships and his personal ambitions in a deeply prejudiced world. More...
Dalmatian Day at the FASNY Museum
Sep 27, 2025 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: 117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534 Join us on September 27, 2025, from 10:00 am–3:00 pm for a FREE event: Dalmatian Day 2025! More....jpg)
Tulip Fest: Family Bulb Planting at the Ten Broeck Mansion
Sep 27, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Help plant tulips at the Ten Broeck Mansion! Families are invited to join us to learn about the history of the Ten Broeck Mansion gardens. Did you know tulips have been planted in our gardens since the 1800s? And you have to plant them in the fall to have a beautiful display in the spring? We will learn about the origins of tulips, how they came to Europe and North America, and how tulips can be used to study our environment. Plus, free garden activity kits, art projects, and free take-home bulb planting kits. More...
Gardens, Galleries & Goldenrod: Botanical Drawing with Wendy Hollender at Olana
Sep 27, 2025 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Join renowned botanical artist Wendy Hollender for an afternoon drawing workshop at Olana State Historic Site. Explore Frederic Church’s designed landscape in late September and use pencil and watercolor pencils to create realistic drawings of the seasonal flora. More...
Quiet Dangers Workshop Series: Working Safely with Hazardous Museum Collections
Oct 3, 2025 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Location: 1010 NY-17M, Monroe, NY 10950 GHHN's full-day workshop, held at Museum Village and presented by conservators Rachael Arenstein and Kerith Koss Schrager, will focus on the identification of and safe management of hazardous collections. An array of quiet dangers may be contained within collections housed in museums, archives and historic homes and this workshop will arm participants with the essential tools and knowledge to tackle the hidden dangers that may be lurking in your collection—while ensuring the safety of staff and visitors. More...
Fall Orienteering Meet - 3 for 1
Oct 4, 2025 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Location: 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 Westmoreland Sanctuary and HVO are again joining together for 3 for 1. Pay for one beginner course and do up to 2 more beginner or intermediate course for the one price. More...
Historic Homes and Landmarks Tour
Oct 4, 2025 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Tappan, New York A self-guided walking tour of historic homes and landmarks of Tappan, New York. More...
Floral Design Series: Easing into Fall with Wildflowers
Oct 9, 2025 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 Whether you're a seasoned floral designer or just looking for a relaxing way to connect with nature, this workshop is the perfect way to welcome the new season with creativity and intention. More...
Exploring the All-American Ruins of Ulster County
Oct 12, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Location: 2682 State Route 209, Kingston, NY 12401 Join Ambie Award-winner Blake Pfeil and writer Isabel Wilder for an immersive, multimedia journey into Ulster County’s abandoned spaces. More...