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.
Living History: Free Family Art, Garden & History Programs at Ten Broeck
May 24, 2025 10:30 AM to Sep 6, 2025, 11:30 AM 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...
Honor our Nation's Fallen Soldiers at the New Windsor Cantonment
May 26, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location: 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 In honor of America's military and their families on Monday Memorial Day, at 2:00 PM, an 18th century funeral service, President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, one of the most poignant eulogies of the “honored dead”, followed by a military demonstration. Admission is free. More...
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 3:30 PM to Sep 3, 2025, 4:30 PM 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 10:30 AM to Aug 16, 2025, 11:30 AM 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 3:30 PM to Sep 10, 2025, 4:30 PM 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....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)