The Millstone: A Symbol of Philipsburg’s Challenging Past
The mill at Philipsburg Manor produced the flour that generated the wealth of the Philipse family and secured their place near the top of the…
“Runaway” Film Explores Complex Motivations of the Enslaved
Imagine an enslaved woman as she considers — in a matter of seconds — whether to turn in a fugitve from slavery or help him…
Pinkster Dancer Inspires World-Renowned Architect
On the ground floor of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington is an exhibition on the building’s spectacular architectural design.…
Runaway Movie
This short dramatic film follows an enslaved woman named Sue and her encounter with Galloway and Prince, two enslaved men who are running away. Galloway…
People Not Property Interactive Documentary Preview
Historic Hudson Valley is proud to announce People Not Property, a new interactive documentary revealing the history of Northern colonial slavery through the stories of…
Van Cortlandt Manor: What Our Visitors Say
Visitors to Van Cortlandt Manor step back to the New Nation period, where they feel history come alive while touring the 18-century main house, heritage gardens,…
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside: What Our Visitors Say
Home to America’s first internationally famed author, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside is located right on the Hudson River and is full of Irving’s original furnishings and…
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze: What Our Visitors Say
There’s no better place to experience the magic of an autumn night than at the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. In the Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt…
Valerie Rockefeller and Dawn Fitzpatrick Are Honored at Women’s History Institute Dinner
“It’s a commonly accepted fact among the Rockefeller men,” said Charles P. Rockefeller, “that the Rockefeller women are better at just about everything.” Applause and…
Women’s History Institute Fellows Refocus the Lens of Research and Storytelling
Women’s History Institute Research Fellow Rivka Salhanick. Not many people who read the receipt books in Historic Hudson Valley’s (HHV’s) collection would run a bio-chemical…