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 SPY AND THE TRAITOR: The André – Arnold Affair Day Trip
Apr 11, 2026 8:45 AM to Oct 10, 2026, 3:30 PM Location: 213 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River, NY 10965 On September 22, 1780, General Benedict Arnold and British Major John André met along the Hudson River to plot the surrender of West Point, an act of treason that forever changed American history. Join the Historical Society of Rockland County for a captivating day trip that brings this story to life at the very places where it unfolded. More....jpg)
Tulips & Tours at the Ten Broeck Mansion
Apr 16, 2026 10:00 AM to May 9, 2026, 2:00 PM Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Welcome spring with us at Ten Broeck Mansion! Tour the historic 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion and explore four acres of gardens freshly in bloom. More...
Mount Gulian Historic Site
Apr 26, 2026 12:00 PM to Oct 25, 2026, 3:00 PM Location: 145 Sterling Street, Beacon, NY 12508 Mount Gulian Historic Site, Beacon, invites visitors to join us as we open for the 2026 Tour Season. More...
Bannerman Island Spring Press Tour
Apr 28, 2026 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Beacon, NY Hudson River Dock, 2 Red Flynn Drive Special tour to Bannerman Island for the Press and other Cultural Organizations to see the restoration progress being made on Bannerman Island and to learn about upcoming 2026 island events. More... (1).png)
A Night with Steve Earle: A Benefit Concert for Clearwater
Apr 29, 2026 7:00 PM Location: TEMPO Performing Arts Center, 29 Wurts St, Kingston, NY 12401 Join master singer-songwriter Steve Earle for an intimate solo and acoustic concert at the TEMPO Performing Arts Center in Kingston, NY to benefit Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. More..._1xraehtbt7b77.jpg)
Revolutionary Roundtables: Collaborative Interpretation
May 1, 2026 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Location: 26 Gardener Way, Red Hook Revolutionary Roundtables is a five-part, half-day workshop series taking place from April 2026 through October 2026 designed to help museum and historic site professionals strengthen interpretation, visitor experience, and public engagement. Through participatory exercises, site-based exploration, and collaborative problem-solving, each session offers practical tools for improving how collections and historic spaces are presented and experienced. Timed to coincide with the nation’s 250th anniversary, the series invites participants to experiment with new approaches to storytelling, digital tools, collaboration, and flexible interpretation while remaining grounded in the real-world constraints and opportunities facing collecting institutions today. Participants will leave with fresh ideas, strategies, and actionable plans they can implement at their own sites. More...
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...
REVOLUTIONARY BLACKS: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence
May 1, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: 19 Jaffray Park, Irvington, NY 10533 Author Shirley L. Green presents the fascinating history of the Frank brothers, free men of color, who served in the Rhode Island Regiment. Q & A and reception to follow. More...
Celebrate Frederic Church’s 200th Birthday!
May 2, 2026 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: Olana State Historic Site 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Enjoy free access to Olana’s historic house, fun giveaways, art making and nature activities, musical performances, and special birthday treats! More...
The Sixth NY Heavy Artillery in the Civil War
May 2, 2026 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: 10 South Water Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 First Saturdays at the Museum: The Sixth New York Heavy Artillery in the Civil War - the Boys from Westchester & Putnam. 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...