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Albany County Events mother's day weekend (annual event) ANNUAL TULIP FESTIVAL. Dutch heritage activities beginning with the “scrubbing of the streets,” Tulip tours, Tulip Ball and Tulip Queen, Pinksterfest and Kinder kermis. 518-434-2032. www.albanyevents.org September 19, 2008 (Annual Event) RETURN OF THE SHIP HALF MOON TO ALBANY. Downtown Albany Waterfront. Each year on the anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival the replica ship arrives for several weeks of tours at the Hudson River Waterfront, downtown Albany. School children and families tour the vessel and witness exhibits and craftsmen at work on the ship. Public tours available on Saturday and Sunday of the fall visit. 1-800-258-3582 www.newnetherland.org go to Albany County Sites >    ^ return to top Columbia County Events April 26, 2008 THE CHANCELLOR’S SHEEP & WOOL SHOWCASE. Clermont State Historic Site, off Rt 9G, Clermont. Shearing, spinning, dyeing, knitting and weaving demonstrations, exhibition of various breeds of sheep and other wool bearing animals, wool emporium, music & food; raindate April 27; $7 per vehicle; 12-3pm. 518-537-4240. www.friendsofclermont.org July 4, 2008 (Annual Event) INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont. Clermont.18th century music and entertainment, food and a view of the Saugerties fireworks display; $7 per vehicle; 2-10pm; 518-537-4240. www.friendsofclermont.org SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 HARVEST DAY AT LINDENWALD. Celebrate the importance of agriculture to Martin Van Buren with a day full of activities for the whole family; Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Road, off Rte 9H, Kinderhook, 1-5pm. 518-758-9689. www.nps.gov/mava go to Columbia County Sites >    ^ return to top Dutchess County Events June 14 – 15, 2008 MOUNT GULIAN HISTORIC SITE. 145 Sterling St., Beacon Sat: Annual Colonial Dinner, Sun: Father’s Free Day. Free tours of Revolutionary War homestead for fathers; last tour 4pm. Includes tour of historic house, Dutch barn and restored garden. All others, $5, $3/kids. 1-5pm. 845-831-8172. www.mountgulian.org September 20 – 21, 2008 TOURS OF DUTCH SITES IN DUTCHESS COUNTY. Visit the everyday Dutch-style houses built by early area settlers. Six sites are participating for a weekend of special events, including Art Paint-out and Auction. Tours 11am-4pm both days. 845-831-8172. vanwyckhomestead@aol.com go to Dutchess County Sites >    ^ return to top Greene County Events June-September 2008 & 2009 CATSKILL OUTDOOR ART FESTIVAL. 60 bigger-than-life felines on pedestals, decorated by prominent artists of the Hudson Valley, will adorn the streets of Catskill throughout the summer. In the summer of 2009, this outdoor art extravaganza will be themed for Henry Hudson and the River. 518-943-0989. www.welcometocatskill.com September 2008 & 2009 HERITAGE CRAFT FAIR. Bronck Museum, Coxsackie. Exhibit and sale of traditional American crafts on the grounds of a 340-year-old Dutch Farm. Live music and wagon rides. 518-731-6490. www.gchistory.org go to Greene County Sites >    ^ return to top Orange County Events First Week of May 2008 (Annual Event) TULIPS AT THE ARBORETUM. Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery. The Orange County Arboretum comes to life the first week of May with a majestic spring bloom display featuring some 34,000 bulbs. The timing of flowering brilliants may vary. 845-457-4900. www.orangecountyarboretum.org November 8 - 9, 2008 “4 CENTURIES IN 48 HOURS.” Newburgh-Beacon Bay. This Hudson Valley Quadricentennial Kick-Off Weekend includes tours of the replica ship ‘Half Moon.’ For more information visit cityofnewburgh-ny.gov or City Historian Mary McTamaney (845) 569-8090 go to Orange County Sites >    ^ return to top Putnam County Events check back soon Rensselaer County Events September 13, 2008 & September 12, 2009 CRAILO HARVEST FAIRE.Crailo State Historic Site, 9 1/2 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer. Old fashioned agricultural festival on the riverside grounds of a manor house focusing on harvest time in the colonial era Hudson Valley—oxen team, period re-enactors and music, and more! Rain date: September 16. 518-463-8738. www.nysparks.com KNICKERBOCKER MANSION EVENTS Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke. 518-677-3807/518-692-2374. www.knickmansion.com September 20-21, 2008 HARVEST FESTIVAL. Mansion and cemetery tours, Devil’s Chimney Walk. 8am-4pm. July 11-12, 2009 QUADRICENTENNIAL EVENT. Military re-enactments, programs on Washington Irving and mansion and cemetery tours. go to Rensselaer County Sites >    ^ return to top Rockland County Events May 24, 2009 TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE EXHIBIT. A County-wide signature event and a “never-before” exhibit commemorating the opening of the Tappan Zee Bridge in 1955 at multiple heritage and educational sites in Rockland County. The exhibition includes: Building the Bridge - the County before the bridge; The New Travelers – The New Suburb – Living Here Now – overbuilding, open space, taking the bridge to work. Historical Society of Rockland County; 845-634-9629 or info@rocklandhistory.org September 13, 2009 FERRY-GO-ROUND/HAVERSTRAW STREET FAIR. Haverstraw International Street Fair in the Village of Haverstraw. 11am-5pm, over 100 vendors, live music, dance, variety of ethnic foods, fun for all ages, free of charge to the public. The Ferry-Go-Round brings thousands of visitors across the Hudson River amidst spectacular views of the Hudson River with access to the street fair. Haverstraw Chamber of Commerce. 845-290-1644. go to Rockland County Sites >    ^ return to top Ulster County Events July 12, 2008 (Annual event 2nd Sat. in July) HURLEY STONE HOUSE DAY. Tour some of America’s oldest stone private homes, 10-4 in the old Dutch village settled 347 years ago. 845-331-4121. www.stonehouseday.org October 2009 THE BURNING OF KINGSTON. Kingston reenacts the city's burning by the British who leveled the city in October 1777 during the Revolutionary War. The whole city participates from the battle on Kingston’s shores to clashes in the uptown Stockade district. 800-331-1518 / 845-246-6305. go to Ulster County Sites >    ^ return to top Westchester County Events May 2009 PINKSTER FESTIVAL. Philipsburg Manor. Route 9, Sleepy Hollow. Experience an authentic recreation of this 18th-century African-Dutch celebration of Spring, call for specific date and details. 914-631-8200. www.hudsonvalley.org June 7, 2008 (ANNUAL EVENT) NATIONAL TRAILS WALK Join us on the trail as we walk the original path of the Saw Mill River, which played an important role in the Dutch property owned first by Adrien Van der Donck, and then by the Philipse Family. The walk is 1.3 miles and takes about 2 hours. Free to the public. Meets at Philipse Manor Hall at 9:45 a.m.. 914-965-4027. www.philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com June 13, 2009 – Jan 10, 2010 DUTCH NY- MEMORY AND HISTORY OF HUDSON VALLEY. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers Art exhibition/education. 914-693-4550. www.hrm.org June 21, 2008 (ANNUAL EVENT) COOKING DEMONSTRATION The Philipse Family ate well…but what about the men and women they kept as slaves? Visit us on our green to cook up and learn about what sustained the slaves of the Philipse Family in the 18th-century. This event is free to the public, and runs from 12-2 p.m. 914-965-4027. www.philisemanorhall.blogspot.com June 21 2008 OPEN-HEARTH COOKING WORKSHOP Cook a meal at the Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, using 18th century recipes and tools - fun for the young and young at heart! Home of New York's prominent Van Cortlandt family with gardens, farmhouse and tavern. Reservations required. 10am-2pm. 914-631-8200 x618 www.hudsonvalley.org JULY 26, 2008 BEADWORKING Interactions with Indian tribes of Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and beyond were essential to early Dutch traders attempting to survive in their new colony. Learn about the importance of Native American beadwork, and try your hand at a bead making activity! This event is free with regular admission, and runs from 2-4 p.m. 914-965-4027. www.philisemanorhall.blogspot.com go to Westchester County Sites >    ^ return to top In the Region Hudson River Valley Ramble Weekends in September. GUIDED WALKS, HIKES, PADDLES THROUGHOUT THE VALLEY. The ramble explores the vast riches of the Hudson River Valley Heritage Area. 800-HLF-6665. www.hudsonvalleyramble.com ^ return to top