Celebrate with us all season long! Philipsburg Manor, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills are open weekends, we’ve planned special pop-events to make things merry and bright, and Jonathan Kruk brings “laughter and good humor” to all in Dickens’s ‘Christmas Carol.’
Historic Hudson Valley Members can celebrate and save with 15% off select events.
Special Events
December 13-14 & 21-22
Dickens’s Christmas Carol
Old Dutch Church> Saturdays & Sundays, Performance Times Vary
Experience the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge like you never have before! Nestle into the historic Old Dutch Church and let master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, complete with musical accompaniment by Jim Keyes, regale you with his adaptation of the classic story.
Recommended for ages 10+.
December 6
Paper Snowflake Making Class
Philipsburg Manor > 12pm
Advanced Tickets Required: $10
Free for members
Take your snowflake-making to the next level in this hands-on workshop. Participants will move beyond basic folds and cuts to explore intricate seasonal designs.
Recommended for ages 12+.
December 12
Holiday Tea Party
Philipsburg Manor Greenhouse > 12 to 3pm
Advance Tickets Required: $20
15% off for members
Get in the holiday spirit as you sip Harney & Son’s Holiday Tea and indulge on sweet treats in our greenhouse, which will be all decked out for the season!
Recommended for all ages.
December 20
Victorian Christmas Celebration
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside > 10am to 3pm
Advanced Tickets Required: $30
15% off for members
Enjoy a festive tour of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, all decked out in holiday finery. Sip hot chocolate or cider, enjoy a donut, and try your hand at making holiday crafts, such as paper cones and ornaments.
Recommended for all ages.
Historic Site Tours
November 22-December 21
Philipsburg Manor
Saturday + Sunday> 10am-2:30pm
Step back to the year 1750 at Philipsburg Manor this winter. Learn about the enslaved individuals who worked on the property and whose family relationships and personal histories are revealed in primary documents. Tours through the gristmill, the dairy in the cellar in the Manor House, and more will give you find a new perspective on Colonial New York.
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Saturday + Sunday> 10am-2:30pm
Learn about the man who really invented Christmas at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, when you tour his romantic riverside cottage. Plus, see Sunnyside decorated for the holidays.
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Saturday + Sunday> 10am-3pm
Take in the Union Church of Pocantico Hill’s stunning stained glass windows done by Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall.
Holiday Boutique
November 22-December 21
Shop Philipsburg Manor and Sunnyside
Saturday + Sunday> 10am-5pm
We’re stocked with local finds, exclusive souvenirs, and fun holiday items. You’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!