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Crafted with the Estate’s Vermouth and Select Brandies, Presented in Elegant Glass Bottles, FLYBACK is a Luxury Beverage Unlike Any Other

Hudson, NY – Klocke Estate, an authentic earth-to-glass distillery producing brandy and artisanal spirits using the methods of Calvados and Cognac, proudly announces the launch of its ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail collection: FLYBACK. Named for the chronograph watch feature that resets time, this luxurious beverage invites you to sip slowly while enjoying the brilliant nuances of Klocke’s apple brandy and vermouth, crafted at their Hudson Valley estate.

Staatsburg, N.Y. (4/15/25) — Staatsburgh State Historic Site is offering free guided landscape walks on the Gilded Age estate’s beautiful grounds overlooking the Hudson River. The program, “What You See… and What You Don’t See,” will be offered on Saturdays, May 10 & 17 at 10:00 a.m. Advanced reservations are required at www.Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS.

Dutchess County, NY: In a collaborative effort between Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Destination Dutchess (formerly known as Dutchess Tourism), and Arts Mid-Hudson, artists are invited to submit proposals for a commissioned mural to be installed at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in 2025. This exciting opportunity calls on artists to creatively respond to the theme: How does agriculture unite us?…

Themed Mansion Tour at Staatsburgh State Historic Site

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (4/8/25) —Staatsburgh State Historic Site’s popular “The REAL Gilded Age: America’s Elite in the Downton Abbey Era” theme tour explores the real-life characters and themes at Staatsburgh that parallel popular shows such as Downton Abbey and HBO’s The Gilded Age. This 90-minute tour will be offered on May 3 at 11:00am, May 10 at 2:00pm, and May 11 at 2:00pm.

New Paltz, NY (April 1, 2025) – Historic Huguenot Street is excited to announce the 4th annual New Netherland Marketplace: Living History Event. Throughout this event, visitors will discover Lenape Delaware, Black, and European demonstrators sharing their craftsmanship and culture, and portraying life in mid-17th century New Netherland. This year’s weekend-long event will be taking place on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and on Sunday, June 29th, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 

Orange County, N.Y. (March 19, 2025) – When you’re enjoying the delicious foods, magnificent scenery and fabulous accommodations in Orange County, N.Y., take a moment to appreciate the women-owned businesses that play a major role in making the county the unique and wonderful place that it is.

April 16,17, and 18, 2025 at 10:00a.m.

Staatsburg, N.Y. (3/13/25) — Staatsburgh State Historic Site, is offering three, instructor-led, interactive programs during local schools’ upcoming spring break that explore the Gilded Age mansion through the lens of art and mythology, architecture, and the lifestyles of the rich and those in service to them. These programs are designed for children ages 8 to 12, when accompanied by an adult.

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership will hold its monthly FREE Third Thursdays on February 20 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Olana State Historic Site. Olana Third Thursdays are free monthly community days of tours and programs for all ages. Visitors can start the day looking mindfully at works of art in the Sharp Family Gallery in the Historic House. Morning Mindfulness in the Gallery held from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, will be led by local art therapists who will include mindfulness practices to deepen your experience of the two artworks on view.

Yonkers, NY, March 3, 2025—Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Hudson River Museum this month with a variety of exciting programs and events! 

Join us at Free First Fridays: Immersive Ballet by MorDance on Friday, March 7, 5–8pm, with MorDance’s Echoes of Silence, an immersive ballet honoring the artistry of influential female singer-songwriters from the 60s and 70s that will be performed in the galleries. On Saturday, March 15, 1:30–3:30pm, Ebony Bolt will give an Artist Tour and Workshop on her piece Botanical Dreams in the Concrete Jungle, currently on view in Collection Spotlight: Cityscapes.