Jane’s Walk Ossining to Host Free Weekend of Community Walks May 1–3 as Part of Celebrate Ossining 250

Residents and visitors are invited to explore the history, neighborhoods, and stories of Ossining during Jane’s Walk Ossining, a free weekend of guided community walks taking place May 1–3 as part […] Read more »

A Spring Return to Bannerman Island Blends History, Restoration, and the Arts

On a clear spring morning along the Hudson River, guests gathered at the Beacon dock with a quiet sense of excitement, waiting to board the Estuary Steward for Bannerman Castle […] Read more »

Meatball Wedges and Pizza-Shaped Districts: Ossining’s Insider History

Scott Craven has a voice that can direct traffic or disperse a crowd—handy during his career as an Ossining police captain. The retired officer required no microphone to captivate a hometown crowd, along […] Read more »

Walking Tour Explores Place of Saw Mill River in Yonkers History

Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is pleased to bring back our popular walking tour centered on the Saw Mill River and its impact on the early industry and economy […] Read more »

Ossining’s Chambers Family Brings a Touch of Beauty to Dale Cemetery

Since childhood, Ossining natives Donna and Gail Chambers have visited Dale Cemetery during Easter and the holiday season to place flowers and wreaths on the graves of family members. Like […] Read more »

Hundreds Attend Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center and Westchester Jewish Council Annual Countywide Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) commemoration was held April 14 at the Garden of Remembrance in White […] Read more »

Briarcliff Eighth Graders Visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage

Briarcliff Middle School eighth graders had a meaningful trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, in New York City recently. After reading “The […] Read more »

Peekskill’s Lincoln Depot Museum Designated A Blue Star Museum

The Lincoln Depot Museum has been designated as a Blue Star Museum by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Lincoln Depot Museum is one of four Blue Star Museums […] Read more »

Rip Van Winkle’s Journey to Highlight Historic Hudson Valley’s Summer Season

Historic Hudson Valley’s 2026 season opens Friday, May 8, with tours of Philipsburg Manor and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills on Saturday, May 9, followed by […] Read more »

Rendezvous with Treason: Yorktown Group Presents Revolutionary War Performance

A dramatic portrayal of the fateful encounter between two of the American Revolution’s most intriguing characters will occur on April 17 at the historic First Presbyterian Church. Rendezvous with Treason depicts […] Read more »