Upcoming Events
Beatrice Glow, Daisy Quezada Ureña, Nafis M. White in Conversation (WEBINAR)
Available Now: Independent curator Rebecca Hart leads a panel discussion with three contemporary artists who are featured in Lyndhurst’s “Women’s Work” exhibition. Beatrice Glow, Daisy Quezada Ureña, and Nafis M. White. Find out more.
Weir Tour, Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, Ossining, NY
October 6: After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. More info.
Keeping it Fresh: Colonial Food Preservation, John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, Katonah, NY
October 8: Join reenactor Tom Hunt for a demonstration on what it was like to prepare for winter in the 18th and 19th centuries. Read more.
Dutch Apple Cruise: Meet The Schuylers, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Albany, NY
October 9: Meet the Schuylers, hear about squabbles with their neighbors, and learn about shipping and industry along the Hudson on the Dutch Apple Cruise Ship. Learn more.
Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh: From Black Service to White Servants, Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Staatsburgh, NY
October 10: Join Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about this transition from a Black presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to an apparent absence during the Gilded Age. More info.
Coffee, Conversation, and the Climate (WEBINAR)
October 11: Join Katy Romita of One Small Stone for the start of a 7-week conversation on climate change–and, importantly, how we can be part of the solution. Read more.
Celebrate National Fossil Day, New York State Museum, Albany, NY
October 12: Learn about our state fossil, Eurypterus remipes; see common fossils from New York; and bring fossils from home for identification by the state paleontologist. More details.
Get to Know the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy Preserves, Voorheesville Public Library, Voorheesville, NY
October 13: Sarah Walsh, Associate Director, will host a discussion and share information on the many physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature, local MHLC trails that are beginner-friendly, and ways visitors can have a positive and safe experience outdoors. Read more.
Rocky’s 5K, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pleasantville, NY
October 15: Colorful fall foliage is the perfect backdrop for Rocky's 5K. Challenging hills and wide carriage roads make it the perfect race for experienced trail runners and first-timers alike. Learn more.
Winnakee Historic Barns & Working Farms Tour 2022, Old Stone Church, Rhinebeck, NY
October 15: History buffs, families, architecture aficionados, cyclists, and motorcyclists are invited to experience an up-close view of some of the region's most beautiful private and public spaces, highlighting the rural character that Winnakee works to protect. More info.
Catskills Trail Crew Work Trip At Indian Head, Tannersville, NY
October 16: Join the Catskills Trail Crew for some fun in the mud on the Long Path at the base of Indian Head! More details.
Page 73 Playwrights Staged Reading, David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center, Tarrytown, NY
October 19: Playwrights will introduce their work, followed by staged readings of excerpts by a cast of professional actors. Read more.
Art, Ecology, and Olana’s Native Forest (WEBINAR)
October 19: Sean Sawyer, President of The Olana Partnership will discuss how Frederic Church engaged with the emerging field of ecology in the 19th century. Find out more.
Digital Collections in Review: Rethinking Established Systems and Standards (WEBINAR)
October 21: Staff from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will discuss the process of evaluating digital collections system capabilities and metadata standards. More info.
Artillery Ablaze! 2nd NY Regiment & Lamb’s Artillery, Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, Stony Point, NY
October 22: Watch soldiers conducting military drills, and talk with them about how the American Revolution was fought. Visit the 18th-century camp to learn about camp life from staff and the men and women of the 2nd NY Regiment. Find out more.
It Was Dark Back Then, Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site, New Windsor, NY
October 22: Go see a 45-minute scary theatrical presentation between 6:00 - 10:30 PM and tour the grounds if you dare. More details.
Revolution on the Hudson, Pierson Par, Tarrytown, NY
October 22: Meet Revolutionary War soldiers, spies & trators, generals, and women. Explore a military encampment, watch blacksmithing, and more. Learn more.
Tuesday Trek: The Short and Scenic Route to Gertrude’s Nose, Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Kerhonkson, NY
October 25: Go for an adventurous, six-mile guided hike to Gertrude's Nose and back on the same route. Learn more.
Outdoors Afterschool, Five Rivers Environmental Center, Delmar, NY
October 27: Meet in front of the visitor center to head out on an adventure. Each week will have a different theme and will include time to explore. Read more.
Orange County Public Meeting on Climate Resilience Planning (WEBINAR)
October 27: Orange County Planning Department is developing a County Resilience Plan to identify climate change risks and vulnerabilities. This is the third public meeting. More details.
Halloweekend & Day of the Dead, Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, NY
October 29 & 30: Trick or treat this year at the annual Halloweekend celebration and enjoy family-friendly activities! More info.
Haunted Trails, Opus 40, Saugerties, NY
October 29 & 30: On Halloween weekend, when the veil between our world and the other side is thin, the trails have a story to tell... Find out more.
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