visitor's guide Events and Experiences Spring + Summer 2013

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

Purchase Tickets Online hudsonvalley.org 2A Come one, come all! Special Events April-September 2013 Historic Hudson Valley’s all- ages, family friendly special events draw tens of thousands of visitors each year. There is something here for everyone! April 20-21 10am to 5pm Sheep-to-Shawl pg 2A Discover Pinkster! pg 2A Sheep-to-Shawl Animals & Acrobats pg 3A at Philipsburg Manor A Night on Fire pg 3A Sheep-shearing, dyeing wool, and weaving cloth are just some of the activities taking place. Scottish border collies display their skills with sheep-herding demonstrations throughout the day. Visitors are Pirates of the Hudson pg 4A invited to explore each step in the process of turning wool into cloth using 18th-century techniques. CORNucopia pg 5A Tickets: $14; $12 for seniors; $8 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3.

From a Child’s Perspective pg 5A

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Pinkster is made possible by Con Edison. May 19 10am to 5pm hudsonvalley.org >HHValley >InTheValley1 Discover Pinkster! at Philipsburg Manor An African-American celebration of spring, Pinkster was held in the Hudson Valley as early as the 17th century. Filled with music, dance, food, and revelry, this cross-cultural festival re-creates the spring holiday with a rousing colonial-style celebration. Festivities include lively presentations of drumming and traditional Historic Sites dance, African folktales, and demonstrations of traditional African instruments and utilitarian wares. ↓ -turn this guide over- 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. 3A Come one, come all! SPECIAL EVENTS SPRI N G/SU MM ER 2013 Experience a cavalcade of creativity June 22-23 10am to 5pm Animals & Acrobats at Van Cortlandt Manor Capturing the fun of an early American traveling circus, Animals & Acrobats includes a cast of clever characters on a stage in the round. Performers include the comedy, juggling, and acrobatic troupe Boston Circus Guild, the conservation group Two by Two Zoo and birds of prey demonstrations from Flight of the Raptor, plus tightrope walkers, mimes, and more! Don't miss this exhibition of curiosities, daredevils, and beautiful creatures. Tickets: $16; $14 for seniors; $12 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3.

June 21-22 8:15pm + 10pm A Night on Fire at Philipsburg Manor Expanded by popular demand to four performances over two nights, A Night on Fire brings fire-juggling and comedy troupe extraordinare A Different Spin to Sleepy Hollow in a fully choreographed, live display of fire arts featuring four flame- wielding, fire-eating performers twisting and turning, juggling and dancing, spinning and sword fighting, and much more. The rousing, vaudeville-meets-funk sounds of Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band kicks off the evening and gets everybody dancing. Perfect for audiences of all ages, A Night on Fire features jaw-dropping stunts, knee-slapping humor, and just enough danger to create a spectacle guaranteed to have you talking about it long after the fire is extinguished. Limited seating. Advance tickets required. Tickets: $20; $15 for children 17 and under. Members: $5 discount per ticket Please note: Rain date is June 23. No exchanges or refunds. 4A SPECIAL EVENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2013 Hudson andstormsSleepy Hollow. boisterous crew lays anchorinthe Horseman's Hollow. Join usasa to you by theteam thatproduces this rollicking festival brought through Philipsburg Manorat will beswashbuckling theirway Gangs ofblackbeards andbeauties at Philipsburg Manor at1,2,3,4,+5pm Entry July 4-7 Members: $5discount perticket Tickets: $16;$12for children 17andunder. festival like noneother…Aarrrgh! Y created byCaptainLawrence Brewery. Tastefully Y Feast foods onfabulous prepared by backfor own twicetheprice! be buyingyour outforwatch pickpockets theblimey lestye Market,Seize somebootyintheThieves but Jones' Revenge!out theBritishinDavy cannonshotcapabilitiesandhelptakeyour at LadyMollyRoger's Tattoo Shoppe.Test Get scarred for life (well,for aday atleast) act like abloody pirate! into apirate shipwreck, andlearn to Eight treasure hunt,wiggle theirway Kids can take part inthePieces of smile whilesecretly gold. stealin'yer will roam thegrounds, ready tomake you ofallsorts Pirates, andscallywags gypsies, Adv o-ho-ho mehearties…It'saHudsonValley ance Tickets are Required ours, and down pintsofgrogours, anddown

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August 31-September 2 10am to 5pm CORN ucopia Play · Make · Eat · Learn A Hudson Valley Festival at Philipsburg Manor Feast on a bounty of corn-centric delicacies, take part in a bevy of hands-on corn-related activities, and traverse a kid-sized mini maize maze! Bluegrass tunes, cool contests, crafty cookoffs, and art demonstrations using maize as the medium are just some of the corny activities on tap for the Hudson Valley's first ever corn festival. Tickets: $16; $14 for seniors; $12 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3.

July 11, 18, 25 + August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 From a Child’s Perspective Tours at 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm · Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Parents and children are invited to travel back to the 19th century and explore the home of Washington Irving through a child’s eyes. Play games, hear stories, race through a scavenger hunt, and participate in hands-on activities. Explore Sunnyside as a family home, specially decorated with period toys and children’s clothing. Tickets: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3.

August 18 9am to 4pm · Montgomery Place Antique Car Show Antique cars will be tooling around the grounds of Montgomery Place at this special event that will delight automobile enthusiasts of all ages. $10 admission includes a house tour.

June 1 5:30 to 8pm · Montgomery Place Porch Party fund-raiser 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 ticketed special event featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Call 845.758.1036 ext 11 to request an invitation. 6A

Fantastic Fun for all ages The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® Oct 5-6, 11-14, 17-20, 24-31 + Nov 1-3, 8-11 at Van Cortlandt Manor The Hudson Valley's biggest, most exciting, most electrifying fall event features more than 5,000 individually 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.

Spooky and spectacular For Ages 10+ Horseman’s Hollow Oct 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 + Nov 1-2 at Philipsburg Manor Are you ready to be scared out of your mind? Explore a haunted trail and wander into a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman. Inspired by The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and back for its fourth smash year, this Halloween happening is fun and frightful!

Spellbinding for ages 10+ Irving’s ‘Legend’ Oct 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 + Nov 1-2 at Old Dutch Church

...AND COMING THIS FALL ...AND COMING Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk — showcased on CBS Sunday Morning last year — offers a dramatic performance of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and Blaze are registered trademarks of Historic Hudson Valley. All rights reserved. 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 Irving’s Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor, Van Cortlandt Manor, Montgomery Place, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills $10 discount on admission to: Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate, a National Trust historic site Guest passes for family and friends for timed tours Discounts and More 10% discount at museum shops Visitor’s Guide and Supporters’ Sketchbook mailings

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Henry Hudson Society Dual $100 - Basic Membership benefits for two adults A new way to rediscover the riches of the Hudson Valley! + 4 guest passes Family $160 - Basic Membership benefits for two adults and three children living in their household under age 18 + 8 A valuable package of membership benefits includes: guest passes • 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 + • 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 + • 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 Henry Hudson Society membership provides vital philanthropic support for Historic Hudson 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 + No reservations required for Pirates of the Hudson + 8 free tickets to Irving's 'Legend' 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) 1 Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate Tours leave from Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor Rip Van Winkle GPS Directions > 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY Bridge

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3 Hyde Park Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Landmarks GPS Directions > 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY Special Events Locust Grove Thursdays in July-Aug: From a Child’s Perspective · see pg 5A

4 Van Cortlandt Manor GPS Directions > 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY Dia: Beacon Special Events Storm King Art Center June 22-23: Animals & Acrobats · see pg 3A Boscobel Restoration West Point Oct-Nov Nights: The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® · see pg 6A

8 5 Union Church of Pocantico Hills 1 + 2 GPS Directions > 555 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY

6 Montgomery Place GPS Directions > 25 Gardener Way, Red Hook, NY Special Events Aug 18: Antique Car Show · see pg 5A Hudson River June 1: Porch Party fund-raiser · see pg 5A Museum 10 By Car: Easily reached from the NYC metro area via the Cross- 7 Westchester Expressway (I-287), the NYS Thruway (I-87), and the Saw Mill Library + Headquarters and Taconic Parkways.3 Detailed directions online or call 914.631.8200. GPS Directions > 639 Bedford Rd, Pocantico Hills, NY By Train: Metro-North’s Irvington, Tarrytown, and Croton-Harmon stops are short cab rides away from our sites. Call 212.532.4900. See page 3 for a package that includes tickets to Kykuit and train fare.

8 Old Dutch Church 9 Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Built in 1685 by the lord of Philipsburg Manor, the Old Dutch You can visit Washington Irving’s grave in the peaceful Church is the oldest church in New York State. Weekend Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, just a few miles north of tours are available June-October, 12-4pm, either by guide Sunnyside in the Village of Sleepy Hollow. Complete details or iPad ($10 rental). Combine your visit with a trip to are online. Guided tours of the cemetery, located across Philipsburg Manor, right across the street. www.odcfriends.org the street from Philipsburg Manor, are available for a fee. Self-guided visits by car or on foot are free. Special Events www.sleepyhollowcemetery.org Oct-Nov Nights: Irving’s ‘Legend’ · see pg 6A

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3 Hyde Park Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Landmarks Locust Grove GPS Directions > 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY Special Events Tarrytown is 45 miles south Locust Grove Thursdays in July-Aug: From a Child’s Perspective · see pg 5A

Dia: Beacon 4 Van Cortlandt Manor Storm King Art Center GPS Directions > 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY Boscobel Restoration West Point Dia: Beacon Special Events Storm King 11 Art Center June 22-23: Animals & Acrobats · see pg 3A 7 Boscobel Restoration West Point Oct-Nov Nights: The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® · see pg 6A 9 5

8 5 Union Church of Pocantico Hills GPS Directions > 555 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY

6 Montgomery Place GPS Directions > 25 Gardener Way, Red Hook, NY Hudson River Special Events Museum Aug 18: Antique Car Show · see pg 5A Hudson River June 1: Porch Party fund-raiser · see pg 5A Museum

7 Library + Headquarters GPS Directions > 639 Bedford Rd, Pocantico Hills, NY 7B Corporate Partners

Historic Hudson Valley extends special thanks to the following Corporate Partners for their generous support:

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. Diversified Insurance Industries, Inc. 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 a commitment to the historical, cultural, environmental, and economic vitality of the Hudson Valley. First Niagara Bank Foundation Depending on the level of membership, a valuable package of KeyBank business development benefits includes: Kingdon Capital Management, LLC Party Line Tent Rentals • Recognition in print materials and on the Historic Hudson Valley website Peter Pratt’s Inn/Tagine/Umami Café • Special event sponsorship Propark America • Networking opportunities with Historic Hudson Valley constituents The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester • Recreational and educational offerings for staff and clients Robison Oil • Entertaining privileges at Historic Hudson Valley properties 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 York and Connecticut, serving 500,000 new households.

Having recently expanded to the Hudson Valley, First Niagara is committed to supporting and empowering the local community with time, talent, and funding from the First Niagara Bank Foundation. The Foundation’s first collaboration with Historic Hudson Valley—for the 2012 Horseman’s Hollow, Legend Celebration, and Irving’s ‘Legend’—demonstrated this commitment, helping to ensure the cultural and economic vitality of another Halloween season in Sleepy Hollow Country.

To participate in the Corporate Partners Program, contact: As the steward of five National Historic Landmark sites and the largest cultural organization in Westchester 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 preserve, present, and celebrate our region’s history and culture. 6B Wedding + Corporate event rentals

Montgomery Place Historic Estate, River Road, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

Historic Hudson Valley’s Library, 639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY New AND Historic Options Historic Hudson Valley’s Library and research center, tucked into the bucolic pastures of Pocantico Hills, is an ideal spot for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, holiday party, or corporate event. Combining all the charm of stately, historically inspired interiors with state-of-the-art technology, the structure has multiple options for small and large events. Adjacent to the Rockefeller State Park Preserve and across the way from Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, the new building is removed from the hustle but conveniently accessible, just minutes from the village centers of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, and Metro-North train stations.

Montgomery Place Historic Estate provides a one-of-a-kind, stylish backdrop with sensational views of the Hudson River for weddings, photography sessions, barbecues, corporate events, or other entertaining. Shady and expansive lawns, colorful gardens, and picturesque porches make a perfect setting for ceremonies, cocktails, and formal dinners. Tours of the historic house can make an event especially memorable for guests. For more information, please call 914.631.8200

Historic Hudson Valley A network of historic sites in Sleepy Hollow Country & the Great Estates Region Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Major support has been provided by the National Endowment for hudsonvalley.org the Humanities for the reinterpretation of Philipsburg Manor and Montgomery Place. Programs are made 639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government.

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 Historic Hudson Valley is a not-for-profit educational organization supported by generous contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. 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. Valley. All rights reserved. Visitor’s Guide designed by Oviatt Media. Special Events cover photo: Tom Nycz Historic Sites cover photo: Rob Yasinsac 5B HISTORIC SITES SPRING/SUMMER 2013 , NY ,

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Admission by Timed Tours 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm

Tickets: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3.

Philipsburg Manor Sleepy Hollow, NY Wander through a woodland path and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex that was home to 23 enslaved individuals of African descent. Step into the working gristmill and learn about the work of Caesar, the enslaved African miller. Tour the manor house, where period artifacts and touchable reproductions bring to life the stories of the Philipse family and the enslaved community. Visit the activity center and explore the daily life and labor of the Manor’s diverse inhabitants. Hear the Manor’s history from the perspective of those who lived and toiled there.

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Washington Irving’s Sunnyside pg 4B Philipsburg Manor pg 4B Union Church of Van Cortlandt Manor pg 5B 'Matisse and Chagall in Map + Directions · see centerfold Pocantico Hills Rockefeller Timed Tours and Tickets · Access to Pocantico Hills, NY the sites is by timed tours (except Union Church). Country' Tickets are available for advance purchase online Stained-glass windows by European masters, commissioned by Explore on your own with our or at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. the Rockefeller family, adorn this unassuming country church. smartphone and tablet app. Capacity is limited and tours do sell out, especially Scan this QR code to download, at peak times, so purchase early. Henri Matisse’s last work, the Rose Window, and nine windows by or visit iTunes or our website. Group Tours · Available by reservation Marc Chagall create a dramatic combination of light and color, Call 914.631.8200 art and spirituality. Step inside and be inspired.

April 1 to December 31 Dutchess County Weekdays (Closed Tuesday): 11am to 5pm* Saturdays: 10am to 5pm* Sundays: 2 to 5pm* pg 5B Montgomery Place Subject to congregation activities; check website before visiting. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Map + Directions · see centerfold *Until 4pm November 12to December 31 Timed Tours and Tickets · Access to the Tickets: $7 Free for members and children under 3. manor house is by timed tours. Free grounds access is available all day. Tickets are available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Not available online. Group Tours · Available by reservation Pocantico Society Call 914.631.8200 Enjoy exceptional experiences designed for leading donors. hudsonvalley.org Exclusive Events Visit spectacular private homes and estates, see extraordinary personal >HHValley >InTheValley1 art collections, hear talks by prominent authors and historians, and take insider tours of cultural institutions. Accompanying dinners and receptions offer the opportunity to mingle with fellow members who share a commitment to Historic Hudson Valley’s work.

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Experience the sites of Historic Hudson Valley in the heart of Rockefeller Country

Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate Philipsburg Manor A majestic paradise with sweeping river views A legacy of enslavement in the colonial North Union Church of Pocantico Hills Van Cortlandt Manor A repository of awe-inspiring art by Matisse & Chagall An authentic jewel of the Revolutionary period Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Montgomery Place A charming, romantic Hudson River landscape An extraordinary Hudson Valley estate

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