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Orange County, N.Y. - There are many ways to view fall’s brilliant colors, but none compare with a cruise on the Hudson River. And Orange County, N.Y., is the perfect point to embark on the adventure.
Passengers on the Pride of the Hudson, operated by Hudson River Adventures in Newburgh, N.Y., travel the spectacular Hudson Valley scenery on two-hour, narrated cruises. The trip is a delightful centerpiece to a fantastic autumn day – or weekend – in Orange County, just an hour from New York City.
Sep 25, 2024
Orange County, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2024 – Autumn in Orange County, N.Y., is not only rich with stunning fall foliage and the crispness of the cooler days, but a full lineup of festivals and autumn fun. What’s better to drink this season than world-class ciders – especially during New York Cider Week, Oct. 5-13, 2024.
Sep 25, 2024
"Treason of the Blackest Dye” Features Fidelity Medallion and Unique John André Papers on Display
Exhibit Open from September 25 to December 11 at Pocantico Center
The New York State Archives, Archives Partnership Trust and the New York State Museum, in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Revolutionary Westchester 250, today announced the opening of Treason of the Blackest Dye: The True Story of Arnold, André, and the Three Honest Militiamen Exhibition at The Coach Barn at Pocantico, in Tarrytown, New York. This extraordinary exhibition, open from September 25 until December 11, 2024, tells the story of Benedict Arnold’s betrayal and the remarkable capture of British Army Major John André.
Chatham, NY – On Saturday October 5th, Chatham welcomes back October Feast, an annual harvest celebration of the local food, drink and music with fun activities for the whole family. This year’s festival will run from 11:00 to 4:00 on Main Street in the Village of Chatham with music continuing until 10:00 outside Chatham Brewing.
Hudson, NY (September 2024) – Neverstill Wines, led by an all-female team, opens a sophisticated new tasting room in Hudson, New York. The space, designed by Amy Ilias (@thelavenderghost), a Hudson-based designer/consultant and former EVP of Art & Design at the famed ABC Carpet & Home, pays homage to the beauty of the Neverstill vineyard near New York’s Seneca Lake- the water, the soil, the climate.
The curated maker event, Hudson Valley Farm & Flea, will be returning for their 12th event on Saturday, October 12th from 10am-4pm at Museum Village in Monroe, NY.
Monroe, N.Y. -- This year, with over 70% of the market being composed of women-owned businesses, Hudson Valley Farm & Flea is proud to be celebrating its women artisans, makers, bakers, chefs, designers, and farmers. This is a collective of diverse talents and contributions from women across various fields, from crafting to culinary arts to sustainable farming practices.
New Paltz, NY (September 3, 2024) – Saturdays this September, in partnership with the Hudson River Valley Ramble, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM (eastern time), Historic Huguenot Street will present, “‘Go Back and Get It’: A Two-Part Historic House Tour Examining Black Impacts and Experiences on Huguenot Street.”…
Aug 22, 2024
Staatsburg, N.Y. (8/21/24) — Staatsburgh State Historic Site is offering free guided landscape walks on the Gilded Age estate’s beautiful grounds overlooking the Hudson River. The program, entitled “What You See… and What You Don’t See,” shows how Staatsburgh’s landscape architect designed a glorious setting that showcased the good life in the Gilded Age, while deliberately using landscape elements to hide the technology and labor that made a turn-of-the-century estate run.
New Paltz, NY (August 22, 2024) – On September 16th, homeschool families are invited to enjoy a day full of learning and fun at Historic Huguenot Street. Attendees will be able to tour the 18th century Abraham Hasbrouck house, visit the replica Esopus wigwam, search around the Burying Ground for scavenger hunt clues, and make crafts to take home.
Cornwall, NY- On Saturday, September 7, from 10am – 3:30 pm, join the Hudson Highlands Nature Center for Butterfly Day at the Outdoor Discovery Campus, located at 120 Muser Drive (off Angola Rd) in Cornwall! Discover the beauty and incredibly unique qualities of butterflies, moths and caterpillars.
Children and adults alike will get a thrill getting “up close and personal” with butterflies in the Butterfly Tent. With the purchase of each ticket, you will also be registering for a ½ hour slot during which you will have several minutes to enter and enjoy the Butterfly Tent.
