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Join botanist Patty Butter for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of wildflowers in Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase the knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the …
Enjoy eight free Friday evenings of Jazz at Tarrytown's waterfront Pierson Park. Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy local food truck fare while watching the sun set over the Hudson River. 2023 Schedule: Fridays, July 7th through August 25th. July 7: Kim Clarke & Friends July 14 – Anaïs Reno Quartet July 21 – Folklore …
To most of us, the adventures of trailblazing trumpeter, vocalist and songwriter Bria Skonberg are borderline unbelievable. Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Skonberg has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Kobe, Monterey, Breda, Newport and …
To most of us, the adventures of trailblazing trumpeter, vocalist and songwriter Bria Skonberg are borderline unbelievable. Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Skonberg has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Kobe, Monterey, Breda, Newport and …
Stop by TaSH, Tarrytown’s and Sleepy Hollow’s weekly farmers market, for fresh Hudson Valley produce, meat, bread, cut flowers, dairy products, preserves, wine, and beer. There are weekly live music performances, children’s events as well as ongoing educational activities and programs. Don’t miss the weekly free samplings! Well behaved dogs are welcome, provided your pooch is …
Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions, overlooks the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY. The estate was shaped for more than a century by three families and their staff: The Pauldings, The Merritts, and the Goulds. Their influence is evident in the expansion of the main house from a country villa to a Gothic mansion, …
Experience this whimsical 1872 Summer home and its marvelously intact, 19th-century landscape. You'll hear tales of noteworthy owners and renters who have inhabited this eight-sided home, including its current owner and his decades-long journey in restoring the house to its former Victorian grandeur. The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to …
Join Rockwood docent David Teich on an adventure into the past as he explores Rockwood Hall and its rich history through stories of the land and the people who called it home. Former estate of William Rockefeller, this site boasts scenic views overlooking the Hudson, lush forests, and remnants of 19th century luxuries. Leashed dogs …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
Inspired Encounters: Women Artists and the Legacies of Modern Art, the inaugural exhibition at the David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at Pocantico, explores ideas of intergenerational influence and innovation among visual artists working in a range of practices. Comprised of 43 artworks, the exhibition pairs pieces by a dozen groundbreaking women artists of the postwar …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
Soak up the beauty of this 174-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace. This two-hour daytime walk is the perfect way "to have a colloquy among the tombs" as Washington Irving, famous author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", did himself back in 1849. You'll …
To most of us, the adventures of trailblazing trumpeter, vocalist and songwriter Bria Skonberg are borderline unbelievable. Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Skonberg has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Kobe, Monterey, Breda, Newport and …
Step back in time and explore the cemetery by kerosene lantern light! This two-hour evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous. You’ll visit titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller, meet Washington Irving whose famous short story gave our village its very name, see the …
To most of us, the adventures of trailblazing trumpeter, vocalist and songwriter Bria Skonberg are borderline unbelievable. Born in British Columbia, Canada and now residing in New York City, Skonberg has been a featured artist at hundreds of festivals and stages the world over, including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, Kobe, Monterey, Breda, Newport and …
Experience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape at Rockefeller State Park Preserve. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Recommended supplies include: a watercolor set, paintbrushes, watercolor paper, pencil, …
Enjoy live music, river views and a laid-back setting at this small-town Sunday market showcasing the best of what the Hudson Valley has to offer. In season, there is fresh local produce, seafood and meats, cheese, pickles, prepared foods and baked goods. The market is just a short distance from Washington Irving’s home Sunnyside. Look …
Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions, overlooks the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY. The estate was shaped for more than a century by three families and their staff: The Pauldings, The Merritts, and the Goulds. Their influence is evident in the expansion of the main house from a country villa to a Gothic mansion, …
Experience this whimsical 1872 Summer home and its marvelously intact, 19th-century landscape. You'll hear tales of noteworthy owners and renters who have inhabited this eight-sided home, including its current owner and his decades-long journey in restoring the house to its former Victorian grandeur. The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
Soak up the beauty of this 174-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace. This two-hour daytime walk is the perfect way "to have a colloquy among the tombs" as Washington Irving, famous author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", did himself back in 1849. You'll …
Kathryn Farmer is not only described as an accomplished vocalist and jazz, soul, and R&B diva, but also as an arranger, composer, lyricist, Hammond B3 organist and pianist! She’s wooed audiences in NYC, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and of late in the Far East. Jazz Forum, Westchester County’s only dedicated jazz club, is tucked …
Kathryn Farmer is not only described as an accomplished vocalist and jazz, soul, and R&B diva, but also as an arranger, composer, lyricist, Hammond B3 organist and pianist! She’s wooed audiences in NYC, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and of late in the Far East. Jazz Forum, Westchester County’s only dedicated jazz club, is tucked …
Experience this whimsical 1872 Summer home and its marvelously intact, 19th-century landscape. You'll hear tales of noteworthy owners and renters who have inhabited this eight-sided home, including its current owner and his decades-long journey in restoring the house to its former Victorian grandeur. The tour will include a brief history of specimen plants original to …
There's something for everyone in Sleepy Hollow Country—farmers markets, live music, street fairs, historic homes, hiking trails, kayaking and boating on the Hudson River. Halloween season brings even more for the whole family—haunted hayrides, blazing pumpkins, costumed 10K run, Halloween parade, and of course, the Headless Horseman! For the latest on Fall events, visit our guide to Halloween in Sleepy Hollow.