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Westchester NY is rich with history and the Historic Hudson Valley is always busy creating events that bring that history to life for adults and children alike. When I was a child, I remember vividly going to Van Cortlandt Manor during the holiday season. It was an event that I looked forward to. I would go with my parents and often with some friends in tow. I always had a great time. This year Van Cortlandt Manor is hosting a Twelfth Night Celebration.
Van Cortlandt Manor was owned by one of the wealthiest families of the post-Revolutionary era. Decorations from the era will adorn the home. Musicians will perform live music in the Parlor. The orchard will be candle-lit for a stroll after dark. There will be a fiddler and dancing at the ferry house.
- The Event: Twelfth Night Celebration at Van Cortlandt Manor – Croton-on-Hudson
- The Day: December 17th
- The Time: Tours Start at 4 PM and the last tour starts at 8 PM
- The Cost: Adults $14, – Children under 17 $6, – Children under 5 are free.
For more information and tickets follow this link to the Historic Hudson Valley web page.
© 2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
Historic Hudson Valley is always full of action during Halloween. I’ve already posted the big events that everyone talks about – The Jack O’Lantern Blaze and Horseman’s Hollow. But there are more events on the calendar for the Halloween season….most notable:
Irving’s Legend:
Master Story Teller Jonathan Kruk tells the Legend of Sleepy Hollow as only he can at the Old Dutch Church on Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow. This popular event is selling out fast and is offered at hourly intervals from from 5 to 7 or 5-8 PM depending on the night…For details click here for Irving’s Legend.
The Time: October 16, 21-23, 27-30 at hourly intervals starting at 5PM to 7 or 8 PM depending on the date.
The Place: The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow
The Price: Adults – $16, Children under 18 – $12
Suggested for ages 10 and up.
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After a long cold and snowy winter it is nice to see the spring and the corresponding Westchester events that emphasize outdoor activity.
Lyndhurst in Tarrytown NY is having its famous crafts fair this weekend. This famous Westchester event is considered a must-see for those interested in the work of fine artisans. This event goes beyond local attracting a varied array of artisans from all over that offer up an amazing variety of wares for the public to explore. From clothing, to jewelry to oil painting, furnishings, pottery – you name it. This is great fun for the whole family.
The photos are from the Lyndhurst Crafts Fair in the fall of 2010:
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The weekend rolled around fast and my work schedule prevented me from posting this earlier today. The Westchester events calendar is once again up for your convenience. Once again, there are plenty of Westchester County events to pick from. Sure, the city is just a train ride away – but there is plenty to do in your own back yard.
Friday, August 13
New Rochelle Farmers’ Market
Huguenot Street and Lawton Street
FRIDAYS 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
Stone Barns Farmer’s Market
Seasonal Farmer’s Market
2-4 PM for the general public.
630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591
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OK, I confess! I am a sucker for fall foliage and fall weather. This year has been a banner year for leaf peepers. Everywhere I go, I feel as if I am in the midst of a blazing fire show. In my previous post on the Rockefeller Preserve I displayed some photos from mid-October. These pictures from the Tarrytown lakes were taken later in the season – the first week of November. But what a display! The colors had deepened the yellows are morphing into a deeper more opaque gold and the reds are getting richer in color by the day. It really looks like Westchester County is on fire – a cool fire, because there is that wonderful fall snap in the air.
The Tarrytown Lakes provide a wonderful easy-going walking experience. Perfect for either biking or strolling or serious walking. The trail is about 1 mile long and the main portion is linear. Perfect for a nice two mile walk on a fall day. Dogs must be leashed and you must pick up after them.
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Westchester County is the ultimate Halloween community. After all, we have Sleepy Hollow! When people think of Sleepy Hollow, their thoughts usually turn to Washington Irving’s famous tale – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The story of Ichabod Crane being pursued relentlessly by a headless horseman has been a Halloween favorite since its publication nearly 200 years ago.
In that spirit, Historic Hudson Valley hosts Legend Weekend with both day and evening events at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. The Manor is a remarkable restoration that takes you back in time to about 1750, when the Manor was a farming, milling and trading center. Visitors are shown what life was like as they explore the grounds. The grounds border the location of the “Headless Horseman Bridge” where Ichabod Crane supposedly disappeared forever.
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