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Pirates of the Hudson Avast ye maties! Capturing Animals & Acrobats Soaring high over Van Cortlandt Manor A Night on Fire An enchanted evening at Philipsburg Manor

Purchase Tickets Online hudsonvalley.org 2A 3A Come one, come all! SPECIAL EVENTS SPRI N G/SU MM ER 2013 Special Experience a cavalcade of creativity Events June 22-23 10am to 5pm April-September 2013 Animals & Historic ’s all- ages, family friendly special Acrobats events draw tens of thousands at Van Cortlandt Manor of visitors each year. There is Capturing the fun of an early American traveling circus, something here for everyone! Animals & Acrobats includes a cast of clever characters April 20-21 10am to 5pm on a stage in the round. Performers include the comedy, Sheep-to-Shawl pg 2A juggling, and acrobatic troupe Boston Circus Guild, the conservation group Two by Two Zoo and birds of prey Discover Pinkster! pg 2A Sheep-to-Shawl demonstrations from Flight of the Raptor, plus tightrope Animals & Acrobats pg 3A at Philipsburg Manor walkers, mimes, and more! Don't miss this exhibition of A Night on Fire pg 3A Sheep-shearing, dyeing wool, and weaving cloth are just some of the activities taking place. Scottish curiosities, daredevils, and beautiful creatures. border collies display their skills with sheep-herding demonstrations throughout the day. Visitors are Tickets: $16; $14 for seniors; $12 for children 3-17. Pirates of the Hudson pg 4A invited to explore each step in the process of turning wool into cloth using 18th-century techniques. Free for members and children under 3. CORNucopia pg 5A Tickets: $14; $12 for seniors; $8 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3.

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Tickets · Buy online in advance to guarantee your spot. Some events have limited capacity and on Fire sell out early! Membership · Membership in Historic Hudson at Philipsburg Manor Valley is the best and most economical way to see everything we have to offer. see pg 7A for more info Expanded by popular demand to four performances over two Parking · Always FREE, safe, and secure. nights, A Night on Fire brings fire-juggling and comedy troupe extraordinare A Different Spin to in a fully choreographed, live display of fire arts featuring four flame- Pinkster is made possible by Con Edison. wielding, fire-eating performers twisting and turning, juggling May 19 10am to 5pm and dancing, spinning and sword fighting, and much more. The rousing, vaudeville-meets-funk sounds of Emperor Norton's hudsonvalley.org Stationary Marching Band kicks off the evening and gets >HHValley >InTheValley1 Discover Pinkster! everybody dancing. Perfect for audiences of all ages, A Night on Fire features jaw-dropping stunts, knee-slapping humor, at Philipsburg Manor and just enough danger to create a spectacle guaranteed to An African-American celebration of spring, Pinkster was held in the Hudson Valley as early as the 17th have you talking about it long after the fire is extinguished. century. Filled with music, dance, food, and revelry, this cross-cultural festival re-creates the spring holiday Limited seating. Advance tickets required. with a rousing colonial-style celebration. Festivities include lively presentations of drumming and traditional Tickets: $20; $15 for children 17 and under. Historic Sites dance, African folktales, and demonstrations of traditional African instruments and utilitarian wares. -turn this guide over- Members: $5 discount per ticket ↓ Please note: Rain date is June 23. No exchanges or refunds. For information on our historic sites and daily Tickets: $14; $12 for seniors; $8 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3. timed tours on non-special-event days. 4A 5A SPECIAL EVENTS SPRI N G/SU MM ER 2013 BRAND NEWLabor Day EVENT! Weekend

August 31-September 2 10am to 5pm CORN ucopia Play · Make · Eat · Learn ER 2013 MM ER SPRI N G/SU EVENTS SPECIAL A Hudson Valley Festival at Philipsburg Manor July 4-7 Feast on a bounty of corn-centric delicacies, take part in a bevy Entry at 1, 2, 3, 4, + 5pm of hands-on corn-related activities, and traverse a kid-sized mini maize maze! Bluegrass tunes, cool contests, crafty cookoffs, and art at Philipsburg Manor demonstrations using maize as the medium are just some of the corny Gangs of blackbeards and beauties activities on tap for the Hudson Valley's first ever corn festival. Tickets: $16; $14 for seniors; $12 for children 3-17. will be swashbuckling their way Free for members and children under 3. through Philipsburg Manor at this rollicking festival brought to you by the team that produces Horseman's Hollow. Join us as a July 11, 18, 25 + August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 boisterous crew lays anchor in the From a Child’s Perspective Hudson and storms Sleepy Hollow. Tours at 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm · ’s Sunnyside Pirates, gypsies, and scallywags of all sorts Parents and children are invited to travel back to the 19th century and explore the home will roam the grounds, ready to make you of Washington Irving through a child’s eyes. Play games, hear stories, race through a smile while secretly stealin' yer gold. scavenger hunt, and participate in hands-on activities. Explore Sunnyside as a family Kids can take part in the Pieces of home, specially decorated with period toys and children’s clothing. Eight treasure hunt, wiggle their way Tickets: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3. into a pirate shipwreck, and learn to act like a bloody pirate! Get scarred for life (well, for a day at least) at Lady Molly Roger's Tattoo Shoppe. Test August 18 9am to 4pm · Montgomery Place your cannon shot capabilities and help take Antique Car Show out the British in Davy Jones' Revenge! Antique cars will be tooling around the grounds of Montgomery Place at this Seize some booty in the Thieves Market, but special event that will delight automobile enthusiasts of all ages. watch out for the blimey pickpockets lest ye $10 admission includes a house tour. be buying your own back for twice the price! Feast on fabulous foods prepared by Tastefully Yours, and down pints of grog 5:30 to 8pm · Montgomery Place created by Captain Lawrence Brewery. June 1 Yo-ho-ho me hearties…It's a Hudson Valley Porch Party fund-raiser festival like none other…Aarrrgh! The community will have an opportunity to gather at Montgomery Place in support of its preservation and education programs at this "Porch Party" fund-raiser. This is a Advance Tickets are Required ticketed special event featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Tickets: $16; $12 for children 17 and under. Call 845.758.1036 ext 11 to request an invitation. Members: $5 discount per ticket 6A 7A BECOME A MEMBER and save! Basic Membership Benefits Special Events Free Admission to: The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, Sheep-to- Shawl, Pinkster, Animals & Acrobats, CORNucopia, From a Child’s Perspective, Candlelight at Philipsburg Manor Discount Admission to: A Night on Fire, Horseman's Hollow, Pirates of the Hudson, Irving's 'Legend', Dickens's 'Christmas Carol' Our Historic Sites Free general admission for timed tours of: Washington Fantastic Fun for all ages Irving’s Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor, Van Cortlandt Manor, Montgomery Place, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills ® $10 discount on admission to: , the Rockefeller Estate, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze a National Trust historic site Oct 5-6, 11-14, 17-20, 24-31 + Nov 1-3, 8-11 Guest passes for family and friends for timed tours at Van Cortlandt Manor Discounts and More The Hudson Valley's biggest, most exciting, most electrifying fall event features more than 5,000 individually 10% discount at museum shops Visitor’s Guide and Supporters’ Sketchbook mailings hand-carved, illuminated jack o' lanterns. Come gawk at more incredible displays than ever before in this elaborate walk-through experience. This not-to-be-missed spectacle is the region's most innovative Halloween happening.

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Spooky and spectacular For Ages 10+ Individual $60 - Basic Membership benefits for one adult  + 4 guest passes Horseman’s Hollow Senior $50 - Basic Membership benefits for one senior age 65 and over + 4 guest passes Oct 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 + Nov 1-2 Henry Hudson Society Dual $100 - Basic Membership benefits for two adults at Philipsburg Manor + 4 guest passes A new way to rediscover the riches of the Hudson Valley! Are you ready to be scared out of your mind? Explore a haunted trail and wander into a Family $160 - Basic Membership benefits for two adults town driven mad by the . Inspired by The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and three children living in their household under age 18 + 8 A valuable package of membership benefits includes: guest passes and back for its fourth smash year, this Halloween happening is fun and frightful! • Exclusive experiences, including Pocantico Bar-B-Que, Blaze VIP Night, and Family Plus $220 - Basic membership benefits for three Henry Hudson Holiday Dinner adults and five children living in their household under age 18 + Spellbinding for ages 10+ • Free admission to ALL events, including Horseman’s Hollow, Pirates of the 10 guest passes Hudson, and A Night on Fire Premier $400 - All the benefits of Family Plus members + Irving’s ‘Legend’ • Affiliation with an active group of supporters who share a commitment to the 8 free tickets to Horseman's Hollow + No reservations required history, culture, and environment of the Hudson Valley for The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze & Horseman's Hollow + EXCLUSIVE pumpkin-carving workshop with Blaze creative director Oct 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 + Nov 1-2 Henry Hudson Society membership provides vital philanthropic support for Historic Hudson at Old Dutch Church Valley’s sites and educational programs and is partially tax-deductible. Premier Plus $750 - All the benefits of Premier members + 8 free tickets to Pirates of the Hudson ...AND COMING THIS FALL ...AND COMING Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk — showcased on CBS Sunday Morning + No reservations required for Pirates of the Hudson last year — offers a dramatic performance of Washington Irving’s + 8 free tickets to Irving's 'Legend' classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Join Today at hudsonvalley.org/membership HENRY HUDSON SOCIETY $1000 - For more information: [email protected] -or- tel 914.366.6975 Exclusive access for top donors (see left) The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and Blaze are registered trademarks of . All rights reserved. ↓ 8B ... o

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Tickets: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3. Montgomery Place Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Philipsburg The scenic views, majestic old trees, and formal gardens of Montgomery Place make it an ideal, tranquil spot for enjoying nature and landscape. Manor This serene site boasts a nationally significant landscape influenced by Sleepy Hollow, NY the great Andrew Jackson Downing and an architectural landmark house updated by Alexander Jackson Davis. The estate, home to a branch of Wander through a woodland path and enter the year 1750, when the Livingston family for two centuries, includes elaborate gardens and Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex that a walking trail to a waterfall. Seasonal mansion tours showcase Davis’s was home to 23 enslaved individuals of African descent. Step into the masterful work. You can also enjoy fresh produce from the popular working gristmill and learn about the work of Caesar, the enslaved Montgomery Place Orchards Farm Stand. African miller. Tour the manor house, where period artifacts and touchable reproductions bring to life the stories of the Expanded public programs at Montgomery Place are underwritten in part by John S. Dyson and Richard H. Jenrette, whose multi-year gifts are intended to stimulate sustaining support from the community. Also and the enslaved community. Visit the activity center and explore the over multiple years, Valerie Jacob is helping fund the stewardship and care of the land and buildings at daily life and labor of the Manor’s diverse inhabitants. Hear the Manor’s Montgomery Place. Programs in 2013 are also supported by J. Dennis Delafield. history from the perspective of those who lived and toiled there. Grounds: January to December DAILY: 9am to 4pm | Grounds admission is free May 4 to November 11 WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY House Tours: May 4 to October 27 Also open holiday Mondays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day Explore Montogmery Place on your mobile device! THURSDAY-SUNDAY Admission by Timed Tours* "American Arcadia" illuminates the people, Admission by Timed Tours 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm objects, and landscape of Montogmery Place. 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm Scan this QR code to download, or visit Tickets: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 3-17. Tickets: $10 Free for members and children under 3. Free for members and children under 3. iTunes or our website. *No timed tours on event dates 6B 7B Wedding + Corporate event rentals Corporate Partners

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Benjamin Moore & Co. BNY Mellon Castle Hotel & Spa Montgomery Place Historic Estate, River Road, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Con Edison Crown Products A recent Pocantico Society event. Historic Hudson Valley’s Library, 639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY Diversified Insurance Industries, Inc. New AND Historic Options This group provides crucial support for Historic Hudson Valley’s preservation, education, and curatorial Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP programs. By joining, companies align themselves with a prominent network of corporations that share Entergy Historic Hudson Valley’s Library and research center, tucked into the bucolic pastures of Pocantico Hills, is an a commitment to the historical, cultural, environmental, and economic vitality of the Hudson Valley. ideal spot for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, holiday party, or corporate event. Combining all the First Niagara Bank Foundation charm of stately, historically inspired interiors with state-of-the-art technology, the structure has multiple Depending on the level of membership, a valuable package of KeyBank options for small and large events. Adjacent to the Rockefeller State Park Preserve and across the way from Kingdon Capital Management, LLC Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, the new building is removed from the hustle but conveniently business development benefits includes: Party Line Tent Rentals accessible, just minutes from the village centers of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, and Metro-North train stations. • Recognition in print materials and on the Historic Hudson Valley website Peter Pratt’s Inn/Tagine/Umami Café Montgomery Place Historic Estate provides a one-of-a-kind, stylish backdrop with sensational views of the • Special event sponsorship Propark America Hudson River for weddings, photography sessions, barbecues, corporate events, or other entertaining. Shady and • Networking opportunities with Historic Hudson Valley constituents The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester expansive lawns, colorful gardens, and picturesque porches make a perfect setting for ceremonies, cocktails, • Recreational and educational offerings for staff and clients and formal dinners. Tours of the historic house can make an event especially memorable for guests. Robison Oil • Entertaining privileges at Historic Hudson Valley properties For more information, please call 914.631.8200 SavATree Stantec Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center Wells Fargo Foundation Partner Spotlight First Niagara, a multi-state, community-oriented bank with nearly 430 branches in the Northeast, is also Historic Hudson Valley’s newest neighbor and partner. In May of 2012, this Buffalo-based company completed its acquisition of more than 100 HSBC Bank branches throughout Upstate New Historic Hudson Valley York and Connecticut, serving 500,000 new households. A network of historic sites in Sleepy Hollow Country & the Great Estates Region Having recently expanded to the Hudson Valley, First Niagara is committed to supporting and empowering the Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew local community with time, talent, and funding from the First Niagara Bank Foundation. The Foundation’s first Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Major support has been provided by the National Endowment for collaboration with Historic Hudson Valley—for the 2012 Horseman’s Hollow, Legend Celebration, and Irving’s the Humanities for the reinterpretation of Philipsburg Manor and Montgomery Place. Programs are made hudsonvalley.org ‘Legend’—demonstrated this commitment, helping to ensure the cultural and economic vitality of another 639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government. Halloween season in Sleepy Hollow Country. tel 914.631.8200 [email protected] Historic Hudson Valley and the National Trust are fully committed to the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information on accessibility at each site or event, call: 914.631.8200 To participate in the Corporate Partners Program, contact: As the steward of five National Historic Landmark sites and the largest cultural organization in Westchester Historic Hudson Valley is a not-for-profit educational organization supported by generous contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Peter S. Pockriss, Director of Development, at 914.366.6955 County, Historic Hudson Valley is proud to partner with the First Niagara Bank Foundation in our efforts to This paper is made with recycled fiber and chlorine-free pulp, using timber from managed forests The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and Blaze are registered trademarks of Historic Hudson certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council. We use vegetable-based inks. preserve, present, and celebrate our region’s history and culture. Valley. All rights reserved. Visitor’s Guide designed by Oviatt Media. Special Events cover photo: Tom Nycz Historic Sites cover photo: Rob Yasinsac