Historic Hudson Valley

Historic Hudson Valley Historic Hudson Valley is a museum of historic sites – buildings, landscapes, and collections.

In order to achieve its mission, Historic Hudson Valley seeks:

To interpret the history and culture of the Hudson Valley with meticulous attention to accuracy based on thorough research. To present each site and its historical significance in the context of key humanities themes as they evolved in the region. To create programming that responds to the various learning styles and evolving interest

s of visitors and, where appropriate, draws on advanced communications technology. To make programs and sites accessible and welcoming to all members of the community. To maintain the highest standards of preservation management at all sites. To safeguard collections through on-going research, documentation, and conservation. To forge mutually beneficial alliances with like-minded organizations.

Make the most of your holiday weekend with guided tours, hands-on activities, and stunning views! Join us at our histori...
09/04/2026

Make the most of your holiday weekend with guided tours, hands-on activities, and stunning views! Join us at our historic sites for family-friendly fun, global cooking demonstrations, and local shopping.

📍 Weekend Schedule

Washington Irving's Sunnyside: Tours Fri – Mon
Philipsburg Manor: Tours Fri, Sat & Mon
Union Church of Pocantico Hills: Tours Sat & Sun
Summer Saturdays: Global Grains: Saturday at Philipsburg Manor
Museum Shops: Open Fri – Mon

🎟️ Plan your visit and reserve your tour spots today!
https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events?view=calendar&k=tours?promo=3136

Autumn in Sleepy Hollow Country holds a different kind of magic for everyone. Whether you crave grand visual spectacles,...
09/01/2026

Autumn in Sleepy Hollow Country holds a different kind of magic for everyone. Whether you crave grand visual spectacles, intimate mysteries, spellbinding storytelling, or a stroll under the stars, swipe through to match your mood to find your perfect fall adventure. Or, for the ultimate fall, why choose? Check them all off your list!

Tickets are available now! https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events?view=list&k=Halloween_Season&promo=3252

Close out summer with a taste of history at Global Grains at Philipsburg Manor on Saturday, September 5!We're bringing g...
08/31/2026

Close out summer with a taste of history at Global Grains at Philipsburg Manor on Saturday, September 5!

We're bringing global flavors to life with live cooking demos and tastings from René León Catering, Taste Buds Required, and Voila Afrique. Over at our beehive oven, The Hudson Oven will be baking historic ship’s biscuits, and local community partners Asociación de Familias Hispanas de los Tarrytowns and Ubuntu Food Decurity join us on-site to share their mission and connect with visitors.

Tickets are available now! https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/philipsburg-manor-summer-saturdays-2026/11096?promo=3205

We're hiring a K-12 Program Manager!Historic Hudson Valley is looking for someone to work alongside our Education team o...
08/28/2026

We're hiring a K-12 Program Manager!

Historic Hudson Valley is looking for someone to work alongside our Education team on field trip programming at our historic sites.

Under the direction of the Director of Education, this role covers the full arc of K-12 education: planning and delivering field trips, training museum educators, running teacher professional development, building relationships with schools and community partners, and supervising the K-12 Program Assistant.

We're looking for someone with classroom teaching experience, a background in museum education, and comfort with complex, difficult histories.

The role offers $65,000 annual salary, full benefits, and the opportunity to help introduce thousands of students to local history every year.

Full details and to apply: https://j.brt.mv/PortalViewRequirement.do?reqGK=27782854

Harvest season is arriving at Philipsburg Manor on August 29! Join us for our next Summer Saturday, Pickles & Preserves,...
08/25/2026

Harvest season is arriving at Philipsburg Manor on August 29! Join us for our next Summer Saturday, Pickles & Preserves, to explore the traditional techniques past communities used to store their harvest for the cold months ahead.

Discover how methods like drying, canning, and smoking kept food fresh, and spend the day getting hands-on with history! Take a tour of the site, explore the garden, bake in our beehive oven, and craft your own scent sachets or bean mosaics.

Plus, connect with our guest partners throughout the day:, including learning pickling from For the People and Kids , Westchester County CompostEd, and Pleasantville Conservation Advisory Council!

Tickets are available now!

https://hudsonvalley.pulse.ly/ky2atqojvz

Explore daytime history and nighttime mystery at Washington Irving's Sunnyside this fall!Go beyond the classic tale of t...
08/19/2026

Explore daytime history and nighttime mystery at Washington Irving's Sunnyside this fall!

Go beyond the classic tale of the Headless Horseman with two experiences that bring Washington Irving, his home, and his most famous story to life.

☀️ Legendary Tours of Sunnyside
Explore Irving's estate while discovering his life and the enduring legacy behind his most famous story.

🌙 Irving's 'Legend'
Watch master storyteller Jonathan Kruk bring the classic tale to life in an immersive, dramatic performance on the estate grounds—featuring live music, mystery, humor, and the Headless Horseman himself.

Plan ahead for fall fun -- tickets are available now! https://hudsonvalley.pulse.ly/y5uvsuv2ot

Cultivate your green thumb this Saturday at Philipsburg Manor! 🌻 Join us for Summer Saturdays: Seeds & Sprouts on August...
08/17/2026

Cultivate your green thumb this Saturday at Philipsburg Manor! 🌻 Join us for Summer Saturdays: Seeds & Sprouts on August 22.

Enjoy guided garden tours, learn about native plants, mix up your own colonial medicine bottle (or "simple"), pot your own marigolds, and make herbal sun tea with For the People and Kids. Plus, drop in to explore the historic grist mill, manor house, and barn all day long!

Get tickets today!
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08/12/2026

Step into a world of mystery, macabre tales, and live storytelling this fall at An Audience with Poe at The Raven's Nest!

Hear four chilling works performed live, including The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Raven, and The Tell-Tale Heart—all in an intimate, atmospheric setting.

Settle in with delicious bites and complimentary drinks, including Bourbon Ginger Beer, Salted Caramel Coffee (spiked or not), and Sparkling Passionfruit Aperitivo.

The intrigue begins October 3.

Watch the trailer and get your tickets today!
https://tickets.hudsonvalley.org/events?view=calendar&k=Poe&startdate=2026-10-01&promo=3193

Trade screens for 1750s fun this Saturday, August 15, at Philipsburg Manor’s The Big Play Date!Spend the day walking on ...
08/10/2026

Trade screens for 1750s fun this Saturday, August 15, at Philipsburg Manor’s The Big Play Date!

Spend the day walking on stilts, crafting cornhusk dolls and clay marbles, and trying your hand at ninepins and co****le. Take a Manor House tour, wander through the garden and grist mill, and check out an African drumming workshop with KoSankofa—plus special activities with Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and Creative Hearts Art Program

It’s a full day of hands-on history, rhythm, and outdoor fun for the whole family!

Grab your tickets today! https://hudsonvalley.pulse.ly/vi6lagvb1a

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639 Bedford Road
Pocantico Hills, NY
10591

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