Arts, Culture & History
Events
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Old Time Music Jam
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryThe Old Time Music Jam is a monthly gathering of local, acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. Come to play or just to listen and enjoy the community music can create! Musicians of all levels are welcome.
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Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryEach month, enjoy the peace of early evening amongst the fields and woodlands of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center. In the company of fellow nature lovers, explore nature-based mindfulness practices that remind us of our innate connection to the earth and offer support, perspective, delight, and ease. Practices will include seated meditation, mindful walking, […]
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Farm-Fresh Iced Coffee Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryDon on your aprons because in this workshop, you will become your own barista! Learn how to select your beans, brew your coffee, and make your own farm-fresh, flavoured syrups in this hands-on class. Pre-registration is required; limited number of tickets. get tickets
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Muscoot Mansion Tour
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin our education staff on a historical tour of the mansion. Appropriate for ages 13+. Meet promptly at 11:00 AM by the grape arbor located behind the mansion. Due to limited capacity, this tour is meant for individuals or small families. We cannot accommodate large groups at this time. This tour is not stroller or […]
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Curators Tour of the Westchester County Veterans Museum
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin Curator Mark Tolf on a special guided tour the exhibition Evolution: 250 Years of Military Gear. He will share historic insight and interesting facts about the exhibition. Space is limited, registration required. Free register now
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Battle of Ridgefield Archaeology Project
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryA community-led movement to research the important Revolutionary War Battle of Ridgefield, Conn of April 1777 led to many new insights via innovative approaches and technologies.
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Lasdon History and Highlights
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryUrban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of the Lasdon Public Gardens. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon Main House. Registration required. […]
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Pride on the Farm: Eat the Rainbow Brunch
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistorySee some of our most colorful crops of the rainbow as we cook something up to share. Learn about the farm as you meet new people and enjoy a morning on our fields to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. REGISTER NOW
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History of Marshlands HIke
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryTake a walk with us and learn about the fascinating history of the land we know today as Marshlands Conservancy. Find out what was happening around the time of the American Revolution. Led by Clare Francis, President of the Friends of Marshlands.
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Young Childrens Story and Craft
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryChildren will participate in a story about best friends Lonnie the Lasdon Bunnie and Chippie the Chipmunk. They will go on a scavenger hunt looking for them and make a special seasonal craft. 6 children max. Ages 3 years old to 5 years old. Registration required at lasdonpark.org. Registration ends June 26. Fee: $5:00.
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Kitchen Knacks: Playing Dress Up! Exploring Salad Dressings & Components
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryThis month’s Kitchen Knacks will explore how to dress up a salad, from texture and flavor to making homemade dressings. Leave with a few ideas and recipes to take home! Pre-registration required. REGISTER NOW
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The Rose through Time, Culture and Trials for Sustainability
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin author Kristine Paulus for a presentation to discover the extraordinary ways the rose has been depicted through time and across cultures, both within and beyond the garden. Also visit the American Rose Trials for Sustainability trial beds where roses are evaluated for disease and pest resistance, flowering, foliage, plant form and growth habit in […]
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Yoga in the Garden
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin expert yoga teacher Melissa Feinberg for a gentle discovery within the practice of Yoga. For beginners or advanced students, we begin with a warmup and introduction then it is onto discovering new postures, breathing and meditation practices. Yoga's many benefits include improved flexibility, strength and body awareness plus it may help relieve stress and […]
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Lighthouse Open House
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCome see the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Join staff at the open house for a look inside the lighthouse and to learn about what life was like for the keepers. Drop-in, self-led program. Groups of 8 or more must pre-register. The Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow is located at Kingsland Point Park off Palmer […]
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Lasdon History and Highlights
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryUrban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of Lasdon. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon Main House. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org.
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Guided Tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesVirtual EventArts, Culture & HistoryGo on an interpreter-led tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Go on a guided tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Enjoy a 45-minute interpreter-led tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow to learn about its history, significance, and what life for keepers was like. Tour is free; reservations required; parking […]
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Curators Tour of the Veterans Museum
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin Curator Mark Tolf for a special tour of the exhibition Evolution: 250 Years of Military Gear. He will share inspiring stories and intriguing facts about the objects on display. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org. Free.
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Tea with the Animals
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin us for a mid-morning cuppa while you meet and learn about the animals on the farm! Participants will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for both us humans and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party! Adults and children 6+ welcome! Pre-registration is required with a $15 program fee. register and pay
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Military Bake and Meet Willie the Jeep
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryChildren will bake WW II era cookies and meet Willie, an authentic WW II army medical jeep. They will learn what it was like to be a medic then participate in fun activities such as a stretcher race. They will also have a hands-on experience looking at medical equipment in the Veterans Museum. Children ages […]
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Old Time Music Jam
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryThe Old Time Music Jam is a monthly gathering of local, acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. Come to play or just to listen and enjoy the community music can create! Musicians of all levels are welcome.
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Retro Bake and Craft: The 1970s
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryChildren will celebrate the 1970s by baking M & M Party Cookies and learning how to quilt while they work on a specially designed Lasdon Kids Snack Mat. Children ages 6 years old and up. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org. 6 children max. Fee: $5.
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Skull ID and Interpretation
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCome to the Trailside Nature Museum and learn some introductory skull identification techniques where you will interpret an animal’s skull to extrapolate clues on the animal’s diet, behavior, and environment.
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Seed Paper Making Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryDid you know that you can make your own paper? We’ll be using native ecotype seeds from Hilltop’s Native Plants Program and recycled paper to create handmade seed paper you can take home and plant or turn into a greeting card! This workshop is open to all ages, but is recommended for 10+. Pre-registration is […]
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Pound Ridge Garden Club Show
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin the Pound Ridge Garden Club in the Lasdon Main House for a stunning small standard floral show showcasing the Silk Road.
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All programs are subject to change without notice.