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.
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
May 31, 2025 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: 117 Harry Howard Ave. Hudson, NY 12534 Join us to celebrate the Museum’s 100th birthday! More....png)
History Hike: Denny Mine
May 31, 2025 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Dennytown Road, Cold Spring NY Explore the mining history of the Lower Hudson Valley on this guided hike! More...
Choosing the Right Native Plants
May 31, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY Join ecological landscape designer Ashley Gamell in the Wild Garden to discover standout, easy-care native plants for all garden conditions and learn how to plant confidently this spring for maximum beauty and ecological impact. More...
Community Hike at Black Creek Preserve | Caminata en Black Creek Preserve
May 31, 2025 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Location: Winding Brook Rd, Esopus, NY 12429 Enjoy a free, guided hike at Black Creek Preserve. Easy trail, great views, and time in nature—perfect for all ages. Disfruta de una caminata guiada y gratuita en Black Creek Preserve. Sendero fácil, lindas vistas y un buen momento al aire libre para todas las edades. More...
Cabinets, Cupboards & Curiosities: Ten Broeck Hidden Architecture & Spaces
Jun 4, 2025 to Sep 3, 2025 Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join us for an exclusive tour series exploring the hidden architecture, little-known spaces, and overlooked artifacts in the historic Ten Broeck Mansion. This special tour "Cabinets, Cupboards & Curiosities" offers a unique glimpse into how historic houses were utilized, delving into the intricacies of storage practices, household management, and the reasons behind their preservation. Discover the often-overlooked areas and little-known architectural details of this renowned historic site, and gain a deeper understanding of the lives of its past inhabitants and workers. This tour includes an exploration of the spaces used by servants and enslaved persons, highlighting diverse stories at the Ten Broeck Mansion. Tour available on select Wednesdays June - September. See our website for full schedule and registration. More...
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...