historic hudson valley: December's Season of Celebrations & Sharing: Twelfth Night Celebration. – Van Cortlandt Manor
- 12/16/11 12:09 PM
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 (1 comments)
Lower Westchester has a rich history that dates back to well before the American Revolution. The Historic Hudson Valley has done a wonderful job of bringing that history to life – particularly for Halloween where the Legond of Sleepy Hollow lends itself to quite a celebration. However, this year, they have engaged master story teller Jonathan Kruk to recite Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol for the holiday season. The recitation comes complete with musical accompaniment. The event takes place in the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow on Route 9. There is complementary hot chocolate, cider and cookies are (2 comments)
historic hudson valley: Westchester Events – Halloween Happenings – From the Historic Hudson Valley
- 10/15/11 05:51 PM
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. (5 comments)
historic hudson valley: Westchester Events – Halloween Happenings – Jack O’Lantern Blaze
- 10/12/11 05:03 PM
The Historic Hudson Valley Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is back – bigger and better than ever. Every October Van Cortlandt Manor becomes transformed into a Halloween extravaganza with over 4000 hand carved- Jack O’Lanterns on display throughout the manor. The tour is well worth the time and effort and the effects are really quite stunning. I was there last year and hope to return this year – though time constraints may get in the way. Bring your camera. My pics (sadly) didn’t turn out because I was playing with a new camera lens that night and NOTHING worked. Wish I (4 comments)