Calendar of Events: Historical
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Hillsdale Historic House Tour
11am-3pm
$20/advance purchase, $25/general
Stroll Coldwater Street, home of 19 National Historic Register buildings, and visit four of the houses, built from 1825 to 1867 in the Federal, Classical, Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styles, and a building that has been a law office since built in 1892. Learn about the history of the houses, street and town from long-time local residents. Ticket order forms available at the below website, as well as at B&G Wine and Gourmet and at Passiflora in Hillsdale. Ticket booth at the 1928 Masonic Temple, 57 Coldwater Street, Hillsdale.
The Journey: Olana's Summer Arts Program
9am - 2pm
$165/child registration required
Children ages 6-12 work in small groups at the picturesque estate of Frederic Church, renowned Hudson River School artist, as they journey to one of the locales visited by Church in the 19th century. Through art, music, movement, history, nature walks, poetry and other hands on activities in the Wagon House Education Center, children experience the life and travels of this landmark artist.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-1872 x109
The Journey: Olana's Summer Arts Program
9am - 2pm
$165/child registration required
Children ages 6-12 work in small groups at the picturesque estate of Frederic Church, renowned Hudson River School artist, as they journey to one of the locales visited by Church in the 19th century. Through art, music, movement, history, nature walks, poetry and other hands on activities in the Wagon House Education Center, children experience the life and travels of this landmark artist.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-1872 x109
The Journey: Olana's Summer Arts Program
9am - 2pm
$165/child registration required
Children ages 6-12 work in small groups at the picturesque estate of Frederic Church, renowned Hudson River School artist, as they journey to one of the locales visited by Church in the 19th century. Through art, music, movement, history, nature walks, poetry and other hands on activities in the Wagon House Education Center, children experience the life and travels of this landmark artist.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-1872 x109
The Journey: Olana's Summer Arts Program
9am - 2pm
$165/child registration required
Children ages 6-12 work in small groups at the picturesque estate of Frederic Church, renowned Hudson River School artist, as they journey to one of the locales visited by Church in the 19th century. Through art, music, movement, history, nature walks, poetry and other hands on activities in the Wagon House Education Center, children experience the life and travels of this landmark artist.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-1872 x109
The Journey: Olana's Summer Arts Program
9am - 2pm
$165/child registration required
Children ages 6-12 work in small groups at the picturesque estate of Frederic Church, renowned Hudson River School artist, as they journey to one of the locales visited by Church in the 19th century. Through art, music, movement, history, nature walks, poetry and other hands on activities in the Wagon House Education Center, children experience the life and travels of this landmark artist.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-1872 x109
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Tours
11am-3pm
$20/adults, $10/children
Tours depart from the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park on the hour and Village of Athens Waterfront Park on the half hour. Participants will be treated to a ten-minute boat ride on the Spirit of Hudson pontoon boat. Once at the lighthouse, Emily Brunner tells stories of living on the lighthouse as a young girl. Visitors also have the opportunity to climb the stairs to the lantern room and exit onto the galley for spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. Bring your camera and sense of adventure. Souvenirs are available. Make your reservations today.
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society
518-828-5294 or 518-822-1014
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Family Tour at Olana
11:30am
$9/adults, $8/students and seniors, Free children under 12
Explore the house from a child’s perspective. Take the tour geared toward 6-12 year olds and stop by the Wagon House Education Center for Art in the Barn, or borrow a landscape themed backpack – a family day couldn’t be more perfect! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required by 4pm the preceding Friday.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Hudson River Valley Ramble
The Hudson River Valley Ramble celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region.
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Tours
11am-3pm
$20/adults, $10/children
Tours depart from the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park on the hour and Village of Athens Waterfront Park on the half hour. Participants will be treated to a ten-minute boat ride on the Spirit of Hudson pontoon boat. Once at the lighthouse, Emily Brunner tells stories of living on the lighthouse as a young girl. Visitors also have the opportunity to climb the stairs to the lantern room and exit onto the galley for spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. Bring your camera and sense of adventure. Souvenirs are available. Make your reservations today.
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society
518-828-5294 or 518-822-1014
Hudson River Valley Ramble
The Hudson River Valley Ramble celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region.
Garden Tour
1pm
$3/general
Lead by Clermont’s own horticulturalist; see the gardens in their fall splendor. This tour will include practical instructions on putting your own gardens to bed in the fall as well as historical information about the gardens at Clermont. Reservations required.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Harvest Day
1pm-5pm
Celebrate the importance of agriculture to our eighth president, Martin Van Buren, and its continued importance to Columbia County, New York. Among this year’s events will be milking, butter making, tinsmithing, broom making, wool dying, sheep shearing, horse shoeing, live music, farm animals, story telling, free horse drawn wagon rides.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post Road - Kinderhook NY
518 758-9689
Hudson River Valley Ramble
The Hudson River Valley Ramble celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region.
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Family Tour at Olana
11:30am
$9/adults, $8/students and seniors, Free children under 12
Explore the house from a child’s perspective. Take the tour geared toward 6-12 year olds and stop by the Wagon House Education Center for Art in the Barn, or borrow a landscape themed backpack – a family day couldn’t be more perfect! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required by 4pm the preceding Friday.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Hudson River Valley Ramble
The Hudson River Valley Ramble celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region.
Croquet Tournament
9am-4pm
$20/general
A light-hearted tournament on Clermont’s 100-year old croquet courts. Novice and advanced divisions. Registration required.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Croquet Tournament
9am-4pm
$20/general
A light-hearted tournament on Clermont’s 100-year old croquet courts. Novice and advanced divisions. Registration required.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Hudson River Valley Ramble
The Hudson River Valley Ramble celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region.
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Hudson River Valley Ramble
The Hudson River Valley Ramble celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region.
Olana in the Ice Age: A Tour of the Geological Landscape
1pm
Free
Join Robert Titus, Hartwick College geology professor in an exploration of the Ice Age forces that shaped the 19th century artist’s landscape. Space is limited.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Germantown Tricentennial Celebration
300th Anniversary of Palatine Landing at Germantown
Germantown welcomes you to partake in events celebrating its birthday. Guest speakers, genealogy seminars, concerts and parade.
Town of Germantown
Germantown Tricentennial Celebration
300th Anniversary of Palatine Landing at Germantown
Germantown welcomes you to partake in events celebrating its birthday. Guest speakers, genealogy seminars, concerts and parade.
Town of Germantown
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Germantown Tricentennial Celebration
300th Anniversary of Palatine Landing at Germantown
Germantown welcomes you to partake in events celebrating its birthday. Guest speakers, genealogy seminars, concerts and parade.
Town of Germantown
Germantown Tricentennial Celebration
300th Anniversary of Palatine Landing at Germantown
Germantown welcomes you to partake in events celebrating its birthday. Guest speakers, genealogy seminars, concerts and parade.
Town of Germantown
Germantown Tricentennial Celebration
300th Anniversary of Palatine Landing at Germantown
Germantown welcomes you to partake in events celebrating its birthday. Guest speakers, genealogy seminars, concerts and parade.
Town of Germantown
Kinderhook Reformed Church Historic Tours
10am-noon
A historic 1869 church building, a church that was organized by Dutch settlers in 1712. Sit in the pew which commemorates Martin Van Buren’s membership, and view the first Bible translated into Arabic by Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck. Tours are every Saturday from July 4th weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
21 Broad Street, Kinderhook Village
518-758-6410
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Tours
11am-3pm
$20/adults, $10/children
Tours depart from the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park on the hour and Village of Athens Waterfront Park on the half hour. Participants will be treated to a ten-minute boat ride on the Spirit of Hudson pontoon boat. Once at the lighthouse, Emily Brunner tells stories of living on the lighthouse as a young girl. Visitors also have the opportunity to climb the stairs to the lantern room and exit onto the galley for spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. Bring your camera and sense of adventure. Souvenirs are available. Make your reservations today.
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society
518-828-5294 or 518-822-1014
HOUSE TOUR “Inside Mount Lebanon”
10am-4pm
$30
This first-ever tour will feature a number of buildings and private homes not open to the public. Patrons and Sponsors (at higher ticket prices) will receive lunch, an introductory lecture, and preview party at a private home not on the tour.
Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, 202 Shaker Rd, New Lebanon
Palatine Oktoberfest and Harvest Festival
11am-10pm
Daylong festivities, food craft vendors, oompah band, dancing and more. Fireworks will cap off festivities at dusk.
Town of Germantown
Germantown Tricentennial Celebration
300th Anniversary of Palatine Landing at Germantown
Germantown welcomes you to partake in events celebrating its birthday. Guest speakers, genealogy seminars, concerts and parade.
Town of Germantown
Palatine Oktoberfest and Harvest Festival
11am-5pm
Daylong festivities, food craft vendors, oompah band, dancing and more.
Town of Germantown
Legends of Candlelight Ghost Tours
6-10pm
$10/adults, $5/children and members
Candlelight tours of the museum and grounds, haunted by 200 years of ghosts from Clermont’s long history. This tour is a lively and engaging way to get in touch with history. Tours at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30; reservations encouraged.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Legends of Candlelight Ghost Tours
6-10pm
$10/adults, $5/children and members
Candlelight tours of the museum and grounds, haunted by 200 years of ghosts from Clermont’s long history. This tour is a lively and engaging way to get in touch with history. Tours at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30; reservations encouraged.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Legends of Candlelight Ghost Tours
6-10pm
$10/adults, $5/children and members
Candlelight tours of the museum and grounds, haunted by 200 years of ghosts from Clermont’s long history. This tour is a lively and engaging way to get in touch with history. Tours at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30; reservations encouraged.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Legends of Candlelight Ghost Tours
6-10pm
$10/adults, $5/children and members
Candlelight tours of the museum and grounds, haunted by 200 years of ghosts from Clermont’s long history. This tour is a lively and engaging way to get in touch with history. Tours at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30; reservations encouraged.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Halloween/Ghostie/Supernatural Superstitions Tour
11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
$9/adults $8/students and seniors, free children under 12
Skeptics and believers alike are welcome to hear stories of the superstitious practices our ancestors used to ward off evil. Come join up to 13 others on a tour through Frederic Church’s home and history.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Halloween/Ghostie/Supernatural Superstitions Tour
11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
$9/adults $8/students and seniors, free children under 12
Skeptics and believers alike are welcome to hear stories of the superstitious practices our ancestors used to ward off evil. Come join up to 13 others on a tour through Frederic Church’s home and history.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Art in the Barn
12-4pm
Free (Ages 3-5 with caregivers)
Last Art in the Barn class of 2010. Go on a family tour of the house to be inspired, then come down to the farm to be an artist. Music, story-telling, dance, movement and open art studio time for our youngest artists. New projects every Saturday. To celebrate Columbia County Historical Society’s “Inked Over” theme, stamping and printing activities will also be included in our projects.
Olana State Historic Site / Wagon House Education Center/Farm Complex, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-1872 x 109
The Merry Minstrels and Olana's Annual Holiday Bonfire
2-4pm
Free
Take a late afternoon holiday tour, then warm up at the bonfire while enjoying the sounds of traditional Victorian caroling performed by The Merry Minstrels. Caroling from 2-4pm, bonfire from 3-4pm.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
A Child’s Christmas
$12/per child
10am
Check back for further information.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
A Child’s Christmas
$12/per child
10am
Check back for further information.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Candlelight Tours of Clermont
3-6pm
$6/adults, $5/seniors, Free children under 12
Enjoy a candlelight tour of the Livingston Mansion fully decorated for the holidays.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Christmas at Clermont Open House
11am-4pm
Visit the museum dressed in its holiday best. The luxurious decorations are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with your family.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Christmas at Clermont Open House
11am-4pm
Visit the museum dressed in its holiday best. The luxurious decorations are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with your family.
Clermont State Historic Site, off Route 9G, Clermont
518-537-4240
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Holiday House Tours
11am-4pm (last tour starts promptly at 3pm)
$9/adult; $8/students and seniors, free for children under 12
Visit for Christmas with the Churches; learn how the family spent the holiday at home. Hear oldest son Frederic Joseph’s letter to Santa Claus, and hear what other family and visitors wrote about the experience.
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Rt 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135