Welcome to the Historic Hudson River Towns Events Calendar!
Organizations in Historic Hudson River Towns member communities are welcome to post events here free of charge. Events must be open to the public, with or without admission fees. Historic Hudson River Towns reserves the right to reject any event that is considered inappropriate for any reason. Please allow up to 24 hours after submission for event to be listed.
Submit your local events to the Historic Hudson River Towns (will require admin approval upon submission).
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The American Revolution in Westchester: From the Hudson to the Sound
Shattemuc Yacht Club 46 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NYLearn about the places and events that unfolded along the Hudson River during the nearly eight year fight for American independence — from the Battle of Saratoga, to the many lesser known intimate examples of the river’s influence during the course of the war. Constance Kehoe, president of the non-profit Revolutionary Westchester 250 (RW250) will highlight…
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Building the New Croton Dam
Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NYBy any measure, the New Croton Dam is an engineering marvel. For 14 years (from 1892 to 1906) as many as 1,000 workers used more than 500 pieces of heavy machinery, 745,000 barrels of cement, 100,000 tons of coal and an incalculable quantity of locally quarried stone to build the dam. It is said to…
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Follow the French Tour
Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters 425 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY, United StatesVisit three historic Revolutionary War sites in Westchester, where French troops camped during the final year of the war. Listen to the FREE AUDIO TOUR about the crucial French alliance with General George Washington and the Continental Army. Come learn about the French role in winning our war for independence, see their encampment sites, visit…
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Bethel Cemetery & Croton’s Lost Cemeteries
Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NYCemeteries are a record of our nation’s past. There is a rich collection of history located on their grounds. Here in our village we are fortunate to have fantastic examples of period gravestones dating back to the 1700s. Bethel Cemetery is a most charming space, located in the virtual center of our community, surrounded by…
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Croton Point Nature & History Hike
Croton Point Park Croton Point AvenueCroton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead hikes on Saturday, June 10 and June 17, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology and geology. The hikes will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. The events are free, registration is not required. Meet at…
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Alvin Ailey Community Dance Workshop
Pierson Park 238 West Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United StatesTo commemorate Juneteenth this year, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs will present a community Dance Workshop celebrating Revelations, the legendary Alvin Ailey’s acclaimed must-see American masterpiece of hope, redemption and joy. The free intergenerational, interactive workshop at Tarrytown’s Pierson Park will be led by former company members, Renée Robinson and Amos Machanic with…
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Croton Point History Hike
Croton Point Park Croton Point AvenueVillage of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, July 8, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s rich history. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park, where parking is available. Ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes.…
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The Destruction of Riverside Avenue
Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NYIn September 1960 demolition began on Croton-on-Hudson’s waterfront business district to construct Route 9. Riverside Avenue, from the intersection with Maple up to Farrington Road, was rerouted and most of the old buildings demolished. By the time the project was completed, parts of residential streets from Benedict Boulevard in Harmon up to Wolf Road were…
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Croton Point Nature & History Hike
Croton Point Park Croton Point AvenueCroton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, December 9, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology and geology. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park,…
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CAPTURING LIGHT: HUDSON-ATHENS LIGHTHOUSE EXHIBIT AT THE AMTRAK HUDSON STATION
AMTRAK HUDSON STATION New YorkNow on display... Capturing Light Photo Exhibit at the Amtrak Hudson Station! We are starting the celebration of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse's 150th Anniversary with a beautiful photo exhibit at the Amtrak Hudson Station, and featuring the history of the Lightkeepers. Thank you to our very talented photographers. And a very special thanks to @create.council located in Catskill, NY…
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9th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Haverstraw African American Memorial Park Clinton Street, Haverstraw, New York, United StatesDon't miss the 9th Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Saturday, June 15, 2025 3PM at the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park. Join us for this year's main event - the unveiling of the Beacon of Hope Statue! Event also features music, vendors, food, kids' activities and more! Visit www.thehaac.com.
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Stories For Freedom
Stories for Freedom has gathered ten storytellers, who have been cultivating practices of liberation within their work and lives, to join a TMI Project true storytelling workshop to craft their stories of love, resistance, and growth; stories that can be used to further their work and serve as a blueprint for radical generations to come.…
Free! (donations and sponsorships are welcomed and appreciated)
Submit your local events to the Historic Hudson River Towns (will require admin approval upon submission).