Events

@ Irvington, New York United States

Detailed Times/Hours: Open for guided tours Thursday - Monday Tours at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm Advanced registration required

Join us for this special guided tour of the National Historic Landmark that has been called the Taj Mahal of the Hudson Valley. Discover the ways this one-of-a-kind 19th century octagonal residence represents the history, culture, and natural resources of the lower Hudson River Valley region. Your guide will lead you through through the gardens and into The Octagon House as you enjoy our locally-made Victorian greenhouse, learn how the house relates to Irvington history, view beautiful Hudson River School paintings, and so much more. It is not to be missed! We will also offer our Classic Tour, Preservation Tour, and Decorative Arts Tour throughout the month of September. For more information about these tours, please visit www.armourstiner.com/guided-tours/.

@ Lyndhurst

Detailed Times/Hours: Open daily 9:30 - 5 pm

This two-hour, two-mile ramble offers a complete overview of Lyndhurst’s historic landscape. This 67-acre Lower Westchester site reflects 180 years of grand estate living on the Hudson River. Visitors will stroll past specimen trees, including the majestic lindens for which the property was named, then walk through the Lord & Burnham greenhouse frame, rose and fern gardens, and enter the ruined swimming pool building. Walk along restored pathways to historic rockeries with spectacular views of the Hudson River. The tour culminates inside the 1894 bowling pavilion with an exhibit dedicated to two women philanthropists.

@ Brinton Brook Audubon Sanctuary

Explore the 156-acres of Brinton Brook Audubon Sanctuary overlooking the Hudson River in Croton-on- Hudson with Saw Mill River Audubon. Two-hour leisurely nature walk with optional 1.5 hour extension to the highest point in Croton on the Village’s Highland Trail. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Binoculars are helpful. Rain or shine. Please note: no restrooms on property.

@ Westmoreland Sanctuary

Detailed Times/Hours: Westmoreland is open, staffed and free 7 days a week, 9-5. We are always happy to welcome visitors to the museum, grounds and hiking trails.

Visit Westmoreland Sanctuary for a 1-hour animal program followed by a 1-hour, 1-mile guided hike. Meet the Westmoreland animal ambassadors and learn about the different animal groups. Learn about and interact with insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The more you learn about these animals, the more you learn about the natural world around us. The group will then take a short hike in the Sanctuary to learn about nature in the summer, forest and pond ecology, Westchester history, and native plants and animals. Other features at Westmoreland Sanctuary include a terrace garden with a small pond and children's playhouse, picnic area, live animals and exhibits within the museum and 8.5 miles of hiking trails. We hope to see you there!

@ Ossining, NY

Detailed Times/Hours: Open every Saturday from 8:30am-1pm in the parking lot near the corner of Spring and Main Streets

Local farms and food makers gather in the heart of Ossining Village on Saturdays from 8:30am to 1pm. Stop by for lunch or a snack while you browse the village, on your way to the Hudson River waterfront, or before you hit the Croton Aqueduct trail.

@ Mount Holly Preserve

Detailed Times/Hours: Event will be from 10am - 12pm.

Mt. Holly Preserve Hike with Optional Nature Meditation in Katonah. Discover this small gem of a preserve tucked away from it all in Northern Westchester. This 1 1/2 mile, moderate hike will be led by the preserve steward and Lewisboro Land Trust (LLT) board member, Paul Collura, who has made many improvements to the trails since the preserve was acquired by LLT from The Nature Conservancy in 2020. An optional guided nature meditation will take place at the end of the hike in a woodland clearing created by a local Eagle Scout.

@ Harts Brook Park and Preserve

Guided tour of the Hart's Brook Preserve's barn, greenhouse and master gardens. Learn the interesting history of the Hart's Brook Park and Preserve's property. Explore one of the wooded trails with a member of the Greenburgh Parks & Recreation park staff who will identify trees & wildlife in the area. Families welcome! Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring a water bottle.

@ Louis Engel Waterfront Park, 25 Westerly Road, Ossining, New York 10562; We will meet at the Louis Engel Waterfront Park in front of the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club (a short walk from the Ossining Metro North Train Station)

Detailed Times/Hours: This walking tour is a project of the Sing Sing Prison Museum slated to open in fall 2025. Visit the website for more information about the project. https://www.singsingprisonmuseum.org/calendar.html

Are you ready for an adventure that combines history, art, and the great outdoors? Join the Sing Sing Prison Museum (SSPM) staff for Sink or Sing: A Walking Tour about Crime, Punishment, Labor, and the Hudson River Region. This tour is designed to captivate and educate participants aged 12 and older, offering a unique blend of fun and learning in a stunningly beautiful location. Explore the fascinating history of the Hudson River region, from the renowned Hudson River School of Art to the bustling port community and the imposing walls of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility. Highlights of the tour include: • Discovering the construction of the original 1825 cell block • Learning about the quarrying of Sing Sing marble • Uncovering the origins of U.S. penal philosophy and design • Understanding the labor that built Sing Sing and the products developed within its walls • Examining innovative examples of reform and rehabilitation The tour concludes with a reflective art-making project, led by a previously incarcerated individual, connecting participants back to the Hudson River School and their personal experiences