Part One (HERE) took a look at how cemeteries can reflect movements and trends since our earliest years as a country. We continue our 250th Anniversary celebration by exploring local […] Read more »
Westchester County invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the annual Music Fest & Fireworks on Friday, July 3, at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The park […] Read more »
Historic Hudson Valley announced the popular Summer Saturdays series will return to Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow this season. The weekly family-friendly series will run July 11 through September 5 […] Read more »
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater will join tall ships from around the world in NYNJ Harbor this Independence Day weekend as part of the Sail4th 250 celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary […] Read more »
With the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, students across Irvington Schools participated in a day of learning, creativity, music and fun on June 2 to commemorate the historic milestone. Dows Lane […] Read more »
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the official purchase of the historic Ward House in Tuckahoe during a ceremonial “Opening the Door” event and first public viewing of the property, […] Read more »
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July with the inaugural performance of The Nimham Washington Legacy on historic Constitution Island. The outdoor event begins at 2:00 PM, offering […] Read more »
The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 – marking our official break from British rule – was celebrated for the first time with cannon fire, public readings of […] Read more »
Briarcliff Manor resident Aurea Porrata-Doria, shares with River Journal memories of her grandmother, Mama Monse, and her delightful flan recipe. Spanish flan is a baked custard made with condensed milk, eggs, and sugar for a rich, smooth dessert smothered with caramel […] Read more »
This summer, Historic Hudson Valley invites visitors to enjoy Sleepy Hollow nights during Enchanted Evenings, a series of twilight events at Philipsburg Manor in the heart of the village, featuring […] Read more »
