Welcome!
The archival, curatorial, and library collections of Historic Hudson Valley comprise
a broad spectrum of materials that represent the cultural and historical significance
of the lower Hudson River Valley. These materials—books, manuscripts, fine and
decorative arts, and historic artifacts—are far-ranging in scope and include significant
objects associated with the people who once lived and worked at Philipsburg Manor,
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, and Van Cortlandt Manor.
Research opportunities
Historic Hudson Valley welcomes inquiries related to our historic sites and collections.
For in-person research, please contact the Archives & Collections Manager at
[email protected] or the Research Librarian at [email protected]
to discuss your interests and schedule an appointment. Visitors can digitally explore
the archival and curatorial collections through our Archives & Collections Portal and
the library collection through WorldCat. Additional details on each collection can be
found above.
The Women’s History Institute of Historic Hudson Valley offers Summer Research
Fellowships to support college, graduate, and doctoral students engaged in scholarly
research connected to the women who shaped the culture and chronicle of our historic
sites and of the lower Hudson River Valley.
FAQs
Where are the collections located?
The archival, curatorial, and library collections of Historic Hudson Valley are housed in the Regional History Center, located at 639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591.
Curatorial objects can also be seen on display at Philipsburg Manor (Sleepy Hollow), Washington Irving’s Sunnyside (Tarrytown), and Van Cortlandt Manor (Croton-on-Hudson).
What types of materials are available in the library’s collection?
The Library of Historic Hudson Valley offers a broad spectrum of research material related to the cultural and historical significance of the Hudson River Valley. The general book collection consists of more than 17,000 titles. Subject areas include (but are not limited to) early African American history, agriculture, American 18th– and 19th-century culture, art, architecture, biography, cooking, decorative arts, the history of science and technology, social and political history, textiles, women’s history, and the works of Washington Irving.
The Library’s Special Collections include more than 4,000 rare books and 5,000 manuscripts as well as maps, subject files, photographs, and prints.
What can I expect during my research appointment?
Upon arrival at the Regional History Center, visiting researchers will fill out registration forms and participate in an interview with the Research Librarian to select materials (if not already requested)
How do I cite materials?
Please consult with the Archives & Collections Manager or the Research Librarian to determine the proper citation for materials you wish to reference.
Can materials be copied, published or reproduced?
Photocopies of materials may be made, for a fee, in accordance with the rules and regulations of United States copyright law. Photocopies will be made by Collections staff and mailed to the researcher at Historic Hudson Valley’s earliest convenience after receipt of payment. Not all materials may be photocopied, for reasons such as condition or rarity.
Permission to examine materials is not an authorization to publish, display, reproduce, perform, distribute, or prepare derivative works of them. To the extent that it may do so legally, Historic Hudson Valley will ordinarily grant publication and reproduction rights for scholarly or commercial purposes. Requests to publish and reproduce materials must be submitted in writing to the Archives & Collections Manager at [email protected].
Can I publish materials from the collection?
Permission to examine manuscripts or objects is not an authorization to publish, display, reproduce, perform, distribute, or prepare derivative works of them. To the extent that it may do so legally, Historic Hudson Valley will ordinarily grant publication rights for scholarly and other purposes permissible under United States copyright law upon written request by qualified applicants. Please contact [email protected] for information regarding our fees and requirements for rights requests.
Credits
Historic Hudson Valley is grateful to the foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual donors whose enduring support makes our educational programs possible. This searchable collections portal was made possible by the following sponsors:
