“Aunt Ann’s Lucia”: Ann Hoffman Nicholas Was Early Translator of Italy’s Greatest Novel
Having grown up in Italy, where Alessandro Manzoni’s historical novel I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed) is a national literary treasure, I was thrilled to learn…
Introducing the Women’s History Institute 2026 Summer Research Fellows
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Selection Committee of the Women’s History Institute has the pleasure of announcing the names of the 2026 Summer Research…
Weather Update: October 30, 2025
Our tours and events are rain or shine and are currently scheduled to be open Thursday, October 30. We will update this message if there…
Botanical Resin Jewelry Workshop
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Questions for the Librarian: A Peek Into the Archives of Historic Hudson Valley
In celebration of National Librarian’s Day, we spoke to Catalina Hannan, Historic Hudson Valley’s librarian, who has spent over two decades preserving and interpreting a…
Celebrating Washington Irving: A Glimpse into His Life and Letters on His 242nd Birthday
April 3, 2025, is Washington Irving’s 242nd birthday. The works of America’s first author to earn his living entirely by his writing have never been…
Stories of Maternal Grandeur: Girlhood and Motherhood in the Archives of Historic Hudson Valley
Do you remember the books your parents read to you as a child? As a young girl, Little Bear, Curious George, Narnia, and Anne of…
Textiles Talk: A Mystery Gown’s Connection to Hudson Valley Women
I’ve always considered textiles to be a rich source in uncovering women’s untold stories. What a woman wore can tell the historian a lot about…
Introducing the Women’s History Institute 2025 Summer Research Fellows
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Selection Committee of the Women’s History Institute has the pleasure of announcing the names of the 2024 Summer Research…
Traffic Advisory for Sleepy Hollow
The charming village of Sleepy Hollow, with its scenic streets, historic sites, attractions, and special events, is one of the top destinations in the country…