Hudson River Valley | Events

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.

History Hike: The Stone Chambers of Mead Farm

Jul 13, 2025 Location: Meet at Dunkin Parking Lot, 1090 Route 52, Carmel, New York 10512 Putnam History Museum’s Education and Public Programming Manager Kara Mattsen will lead hikers through what was once the 19th-century Mead Farm. More...
Native Plants, Invasive Species & Solutions at the Ten Broeck Mansion

Native Plants, Invasive Species & Solutions at the Ten Broeck Mansion

Jul 19, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location: 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210 Join Us for an Engaging Workshop at the Ten Broeck Mansion with Kristopher Williams, PRISM Coordinator. Discover the ecological impact of invasive species and the essential role of native flora in revitalizing our environment. This program features a 30-minute educational session followed by a guided walking tour through the Ten Broeck Mansion's historic grounds, and demonstration of tools and techniques for invasive species management. More...
Breeding Birds of the FDR Estate

Breeding Birds of the FDR Estate

Aug 2, 2025 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Location: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538 "Breeding Birds of the FDR Estate" Walk and Talk with Alan Peterson, of Waterman Bird Club. More...
The Erie Canal: America’s Gateway Tour

The Erie Canal: America’s Gateway Tour

Sep 16, 2025 to Sep 20, 2025 Celebrate Erie Canal’s Bicentennial in historic style as you journey from New York City to Buffalo on this guided tour. More...
Tulip Fest: Family Bulb Planting at the Ten Broeck Mansion

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...