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.
Americans Who Tell the Truth and Portrait Pairings at Albany Institute
Feb 1, 2025 to Jul 20, 2025 Location: 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 Join us for an opening reception and be among the first to view Albany Institute of History & Art's new exhibitions: Americans Who Tell the Truth and Portrait Pairings. More...
Ten Broeck Mansion Tours
Apr 24, 2025 to Oct 18, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Step into history at one of the Upper Hudson Valley's finest historic house museums and gardens. New feature exhibits for 2025: "Road to Revolution: Leadership 1776 and Beyond." Learn about the role the Revolution played in the lives of people at Ten Broeck Mansion and Albany County, and trace the changing leadership of the emerging United States from Revolutionary War General Abraham Ten Broeck to Abolitonist Rosanna Vosburgh. All children (to age 18) are FREE. We recommend at least one adult per child under 5. We suggest you take an additional 20-30 minutes to explore our extensive gardens on your own with self-guided tours and browse our museum shop. Tours available April 24 - October 18: Thursdays 10 - 2 Fridays 10 - 2 Saturdays 1-4 Sundays 1 - 4 (June - August only) See our website for more details and registration: www.tenbroeckmansion.org More...
Mount Gulian Historic Site 2025 Season
Apr 27, 2025 12:00 PM to Oct 26, 2025, 3:00 PM Location: 145 Sterling Street Mount Gulian Historic Site, Beacon, invites visitors to join us as we celebrate our 50th year as a historic site and museum. More...
Lupine Fest
May 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025 Location: 195 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205 Discover the magic of Lupine Fest at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve this May! More...
Emily Cole: Ceramics, Flora, & Contemporary Responses at Thomas Cole NHS
May 3, 2025 to Nov 2, 2025 Location: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 Spanning painting, ceramics, sculpture, installation, and photography, this exhibition celebrates Emily Cole (1843–1913), as well as the enduring importance of the natural world, flora, ceramic arts, and women’s labor. More...
Community Hike to Snake Hill | Caminata a Snake Hill, Newburgh
May 17, 2025 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Location: 61 Temple Avenue Newburgh, NY 12550 Explore Newburgh’s highest point! Join us for a free spring hike to Snake Hill, with views, community, and fun at Crystal Lake. ¡Explora el punto más alto de Newburgh! Acompáñanos en una caminata de primavera gratuita a Snake Hill, con vistas, comunidad y diversión en Crystal Lake. More...
Incorporating Native Trees and Shrubs into Your Home Garden
May 17, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY Join Allyson Levy, co-founder of Hortus Arboretum, for a talk on beautiful, low-maintenance native plants, featuring best planting practices, and cultural insights. More...
Pollinator Ecology on the Hudson
May 17, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 Pollinator Ecology on the Hudson, with Chris Layman, Cornell Master Beekeeper and educator More....jpeg)
In The Garden: Sova in Concert
May 18, 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, May 18, 1:30-3 :00 Sova in Concert, portable acoustic piano More...
Founders' Day: Loyalists & Rebels
May 18, 2025 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: 21 Hathorn Road, Warwick, NY 10990 A free living history day exploring our Revolutionary War era community followed by a live performance featuring Emma Cross, a reenactor from Williamsburg, VA More...
Exhibition Opening of “The American Revolution in the Hudson Highlands: Part One”
May 23, 2025 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 Gather at the Putnam History Museum to see the unveiling of the new exhibition: The American Revolution in the Hudson Highlands: Part One! More...
Living History: Free Family Art, Garden & History Programs at Ten Broeck
May 24, 2025 to Sep 6, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join us for the Ten Broeck Mansion's free summer family programs. Enjoy 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. Our programs have something for all ages to enjoy. All programs include hands-on art activity, history program, and themed tastings exploring foods from around the world. All are free and open to families. Programs held on select Saturdays starting May 24. See our website for full schedule and registration: www.tenbroeckmansion.org. More...
Pollinator Ecology on the Hudson
May 24, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY Join Cornell Master Beekeeper Chris Layman for an engaging talk on native bees, pollinators, and the plants that nourish them, with insights drawn from the Beatrix Farrand Garden and practical tips for creating pollinator-friendly gardens at home. More...
In The Garden Acoustic Concert: Kathryn Aldous
May 25, 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, May 25, 1:30-3 :00 Kathryn Aldous, Violinist from the Bard Orchestra More...