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Fall + Winter 2015 | Experiences And Events
visitor's guide
»The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
®
Irving’s ‘Legend’
»Horseman’s Hollow
The Legend Behind
the ‘Legend’
halloween
sleepy hollow country
also don't miss
Dickens’s ‘Christmas Carol’
NEW THIS YEAR at Washington Irving's home church.
Purchase Tickets Online and $ave
hudsonvalley.org
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Special
Events
Fall + Winter 2015
Historic Hudson Valley’s family
friendly special events draw tens of
thousands of visitors each year. There
is something here for everyone!
Horseman's Hollow pg 2-3A
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® pg 4-5A
Irving's 'Legend' pg 6A
The Legend Behind the 'Legend' pg 6A
Dickens's 'Christmas Carol' pg 7A
Advance tickets
are essential
These
sell out
out.
These events sell
Buy online and SAVE!
hudsonvalley.org - or- 914.366.6900
$2/ticket surcharge for onsite + phone purchase
Map + Directions · see centerfold
Parking is always
FREE, safe, and secure
“
Best haunted experience ever!
Absolutely loved it …
the sets were amazing as were the
costumes and actors.
”
Made it out alive! But just barely.
I wanna go again!
— Visitor social media posts and reviews
Membership · Membership in Historic Hudson Valley
is the best and most economical way to see everything we
have to offer. see pg 7A for more info
hudsonvalley.org
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Historic Sites
- t u r n t h i s g u i d e o ver For information on our historic sites and daily
timed tours on non-special-event days.
#HorsemansHollow
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Horseman´s
Hollow
Taking the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest
extremes, Horseman’s Hollow returns to the village for 15
evenings of highly entertaining haunted mayhem.
Philipsburg Manor transforms into a terrifying landscape ruled by the
undead, the evil, and the insane. Visitors begin walking a haunted trail,
stumbling upon scary scenes of a town driven mad by the Headless
Horseman. The Hollow’s unfortunate inhabitants are all too ready to keep
visitors from ever leaving. Creatures, human and otherwise, lurk in the
shadows, ready to terrify the unsuspecting while incredible special effects
disorient and unsettle.
Elaborate costumes and the work of award-winning feature-film makeup
artists make it all too real. Those who survive the trail enter the terrifying
ruins of Ichabod’s Schoolhouse, where they must endure a twisted
maze of horrors too terrible to describe, only to end up in the lair of the
Horseman. Heads will definitely roll…maybe even your own! This is Sleepy
Hollow’s premier haunted attraction, right in the heart of the village. Not
suitable for small children or the faint of heart. Enter at your own risk!
when and where
October 2-3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 29-31 + Nov. 1
New this year
FAST
track
Be one of the first victims!
Upgrade your ticket with
FastTrack and skip the lines.
Timed admission » First entrance at 7pm; Last at 10pm
(Last at 10:30pm on Oct. 30-31 and 9:30pm on Sundays)
Philipsburg Manor - Sleepy Hollow, NY
(see centerfold for directions)
FREE + Secure Parking
Details online:
hudsonvalley.org/fasttrack
tickets Online
$20 (Saturdays $25)
FastTrack additional $15 per ticket
Members: $5 discount per ticket
Advance tickets
are essential
SPECIAL EVENTS FAll + Winter 2015
spook y and spectacular
for ages 10 +
SPECIAL EVENTS FAll + Winter 2015
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fantastic fun for all ages
The tri-state area’s biggest, most electrifying
Halloween event returns for 30 nights in 2015!
See more than 7,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack
o'lanterns in this elaborate walkthrough experience. Meander
through an historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and
discover a breathtaking display — all made of jack o'lanterns!
Find your favorite constellations and get star struck walking
through the Pumpkin Planetarium. Squeal with excitement
as the Circus Train rolls into town featuring a cast of colorful
pumpkin clowns and awesome animals. Flying pumpkin ghosts
will draw your eye to the sky, and don’t miss Sleepy Hollow
Country’s most iconic inhabitant, the Headless Horseman!
Witness the incredible sight of gourd-filled Jack-in-the-Boxes
springing up and bouncing around. See slithering snakes, a
giant spider web, and go gaga over shrunken Little Monsters.
Gaze in amazement at a working doomsday grandfather clock.
A giant sea serpent adds some hiss to the Undersea Aquarium
while comical, squash-eating Venus pumpkin traps sprout in
the garden. Blaze's perennially popular Jurassic Park includes
a triceratops, a pterodactyl, a brontosaurus, and a T-Rex!
Come gawk at more jack o'lanterns than ever before. Tens of
thousands of visitors experienced last year’s SOLD OUT Blaze!
Complete with sound effects, elaborate synchronized lighting
and an all-original soundtrack by recording artist Richard
Christy, this not-to-be-missed spectacle is the area's most
innovative Halloween happening.
The Great Jack O’Lantern
®
when and where
October 2-4, 9-12, 15-18, 21-31
November 1, 5-8, 13-15
Timed admission (check online for options)
Van Cortlandt Manor - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
(see centerfold for directions)
FREE + Secure Parking
Advance tickets
are essential
tickets Online
Adults, $20 (Saturdays $25)
Children 3-17, $16 (Saturdays $20)
FREE for members and children under 3
Founding Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Seasonal Partner
More than 1,000 volunteers help scoop, carve, and light the pumpkins at Blaze®. All
proceeds from these events support the programs of Historic Hudson Valley, a non-profit
educational organization. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and Blaze are registered
trademarks of Historic Hudson Valley. All rights reserved.
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®
Check out hudsonvalley.org/blazesoundtrack
for information and samples
“
#PUMPKINBLAZE
Amazing … nothing else like it anywhere.
Put this on the bucket list. It is a must.
Nothing compares to seeing it in person!
By far the best Halloween event
I have EVER witnessed!!!!!
— Visitor social media posts and reviews
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Premier
Membership
Join OR upgrade today + eNjoy:
• FREE ADMISSION (3 adults & 5 children)
to The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, Horseman's
Hollow, and LIGHTSCAPES.
• NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
Come any day or time, even when general
admission tickets are sold out!
• Discounted admission
to performances like Irving's' Legend' and
Dickens's 'Christmas Carol.'
Premier membership quickly pays
for itself. Join and start $aving!
see page 7A
SPECIAL EVENTS FAll + Winter 2015
New tracks this year!
Music from, about, and inspired by The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
by professional musician and Halloween fanatic Richard Christy
SPECIAL EVENTS FAll + Winter 2015
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Irving’s ‘Legend’
P e r fect fo r ages 1 0 +
Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic
performance of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring the Headless
Horseman, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and Katrina
Van Tassel. Flavored with live spooky organ music,
Kruk’s storytelling captivates all.
October 2-3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31 + Nov. 1
Performances at
6:15, 7:30, + 8:45pm (Fridays)
5, 6:15, + 7:30pm [Sat + Sun)
Old Dutch Church - Sleepy Hollow, NY
(see centerfold for directions)
FREE + Secure Parking at Philipsburg Manor
Tickets Online
Adults - $25Under 18 - $20
Advance tickets
are essential
Members: $5 discount per ticket
The Legend Behind
the ‘Legend’
I dea l fo r a l l ages
This daytime event is the perfect prelude to an evening at Blaze,
Horseman’s Hollow, or Irving’s ‘Legend.’ Irving’s fascinating home
– a colorful blend of architectural styles – showcases numerous,
previously unseen objects from HHV's collection related to Irving’s
famous story. Visitors can enjoy a shadow puppet performance
of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and experience one of Irving's
spooky tales on a walk through the woods.
October 3-4, 10-12, 17-18, 24-25, 31 + Nov. 1
Timed Admission » Every half hour beginning at 10am
Last tour at 3pm
Washington Irving's Sunnyside - Tarrytown, NY
(see centerfold for directions)
FREE + Secure Parking
Advance tickets strongly suggested
Buy Online - Adults, $14; Seniors, $12; Children 3-17, $8
$2 surcharge for onsite purchase. Free for members and children under 3.
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BECOME A MEMBER
and start saving today!
Basic Membership Benefits
FREE Admission
SPECIAL EVENTs - The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, Lightscapes, Sheepto-Shawl, Discover Pinkster!, CORNucopia, From a Child’s Perspective, and
The Legend Behind the ‘Legend’
timed tours of our historic sites - Washington Irving’s Sunnyside,
Philipsburg Manor, Van Cortlandt Manor, Montgomery Place, and Union Church of
Pocantico Hills
Bring a Guest
Bring 2 guests every time you attend timed tours and daytime weekend festivals.
Excludes Kykuit tours and premium priced events including, but not limited to, The Great Jack
O'Lantern Blaze and LIGHTSCAPES; membership card required.
DISCOUNTS
$5 off Admission - A Night on Fire, Pirates of the Hudson: The Greatest
Pirate Story (N)ever Told!, Horseman's Hollow, Irving's 'Legend,' Dickens's
'Christmas Carol'
$10 off Admission - Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate, a National Trust historic site
10% discount at museum shops
Membership Levels
Includes Basic Membership benefits for:
new l o c ation!
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Chr istmas Carol
Experience the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge like never before!
Nestle in to historic Christ Episcopal Church and let master
storyteller Jonathan Kruk, complete with musical accompaniment,
regale you with his adaptation of this Charles Dickens classic.
Washington Irving served as a vestryman at this 1837 red brick
church. His pew remains on display for visitors to see!
Performances at
3:30, 4:45, and 6pm
(Dec. 20 at 6 and 7:15pm only)
Christ Episcopal Church - Tarrytown, NY
(see centerfold for directions)
one senior 65 +
two adults and three children
under 18 living in same household
Dual $100
two adults
Family Plus $220
three adults and five children
under 18 living in same household
PREMIER $400
Basic Membership benefits for three adults and five children
under 18 living in same household
+ No reservations required for The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze,
Horseman's Hollow, and LIGHTSCAPES D e l ightfu l fo r ages 10+
Senior $50
one adult
Family $160
Dickens's
December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20
Individual $60
Parking available nearby in
municipal lots.
Tickets Online
Adults - $25Under 18 - $20
Members: $5 discount per tickett
Advance tickets
are essential
+ 8 free tickets to Horseman's Hollow
PREMIER PLUS $750
All the benefits of Premier members
+ 8 free tickets to Irving's 'Legend'
+ 8 free tickets to Pirates of the Hudson: The Greatest Pirate Story (N)ever Told!
+ 2 free tickets to A Night on Fire
+ 2 free tickets to Dickens's 'Christmas Carol' Reservations are required for these events
Henry Hudson Society $1000
Exclusive access for top donors, including Pocantico BBQ and Blaze Open House
Join Today
hudsonvalley.org/membership
more info: [email protected] -or- tel 914.366.6900
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Our Nearby Partners
Christ Episcopal Church
43 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
Washington Irving served as
a vestryman at this 1837 red
brick church.
Dickens's 'Christmas Carol' · Select Dec Nights · see pg 7A
Old Dutch Church
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By Car: Easily reached from the NYC metro area via the CrossWestchester Expressway (I-287), the NYS Thruway (I-87), and the Saw Mill
and Taconic Parkways.
3 Detailed directions online or call 914.631.8200.
stops are short cab rides away from our sites. Call 212.532.4900.
By Train: Metro-North’s Irvington, Tarrytown, and Croton-Harmon
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
See page 3 for a package that includes tickets to Kykuit and train fare.
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You can visit Washington Irving’s grave in the peaceful Sleepy Hollow
Cemetery, just a few miles north of Sunnyside in the Village of Sleepy
Hollow. Complete details are online. Guided tours of the cemetery,
located across the street from Philipsburg Manor, are available for a
fee. Self-guided visits by car or on foot are free.
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Built in 1685 by the lord of Philipsburg Manor, the Old Dutch
Church is the oldest church in New York State. The church is
open to visitors on weekends in September and October, and
the burying ground is open to visitors daily. Combine your visit
with a trip to Philipsburg Manor, right across the street.
Stone Barns Center
www.stonebarnscenter.org
Established by David Rockefeller as a memorial
to his wife, Peggy, Stone Barns Center
promotes sustainable, community-based
food production. The site is the home of the
celebrated restaurant, Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
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www.sleepyhollowcemetery.org
Lyndhurst
ww.odcfriends.org
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A historic site of the National Trust, Lyndhurst is a
preeminent architectural landmark and a masterwork
of the celebrated architect A.J. Davis. Lyndhurst is
conveniently located a short distance from Sunnyside.
www.lyndhurst.org
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Rip Van Winkle
Bridge
Cedar Grove
Olana
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Bard College
Performing Arts
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Philipsburg Manor
GPS Directions > 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
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Horseman’s Hollow · Select Oct-Nov Nights · see pg 2-3A
Irving’s ‘Legend’ · Select Oct-Nov Nights · see pg 6A
Performances take place at Old Dutch Church across the street
Kingston-Rhinecliff
Bridge
Wilderstein
Staatsburgh
GPS Directions > 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
The Legend Behind the ‘Legend’ · Select Oct-Nov Days · see pg 2A
Tarrytown is 45 miles south
Boscobel Restoration
Dia: Beacon
West Point
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Locust Grove
Hyde Park
Landmarks
GPS Directions > 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
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Storm King
Art Center
Van Cortlandt Manor
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® · Select Oct-Nov Nights · see pg 4-5A
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GPS Directions > 555 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Library + Headquarters
GPS Directions > 639 Bedford Rd, Pocantico Hills, NY
GPS Directions > 55 Gardener Way, Red Hook, NY
Montgomery Place
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Our historic destinations and 2015 special events
Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate
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All tours leave from Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor below
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Historic
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Corporate + Hospitality Partners
Historic Hudson Valley extends special thanks to the following Hospitality Partners for their generous support.
The following Corporate Partners provide crucial support for Historic Hudson Valley's education,
preservation, curatorial, and digital programs. These companies form a prominent network of partners that
share a commitment to the historical, cultural, environmental, and economic vitality of the Hudson Valley.
BNY Mellon • Burke Heat • Con Edison • Corporate Consulting Services, Ltd. • Crown Products
Diversified Insurance Industries, Inc. • Entergy • First Niagara Foundation • Good-Life Gourmet
Green Mountain Energy Company • Party Line Tent Rentals • Propark America • Robison Oil
SavATree • Stantec • Verizon Foundation • Wells Fargo Foundation • White Plains Bus Company
Partner Spotlight
T E N T R E N TA L S
‘We Can Do That!’ Party Line Covers the
Rental Needs of Historic Hudson Valley
A long-standing Corporate Partner, Party Line supplies tents and
related equipment for Historic Hudson Valley’s public and donor
events, from The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze to the Pocantico BarB-Que fundraiser. And with the launch of Fox Run at Historic Hudson
Valley’s library in Pocantico Hills as a new venue for weddings and
other functions, Party Line will work with Good Life Gourmet to
supply all that’s needed to produce extraordinary events.
“Undersell and over-deliver,” CEO Kenny Puff cites as one of many
mantras of Party Line Rentals, his family-owned and operated
Elmsford-based full-service shop. Party Line has supplied everything
events require – from the tent over guests’ heads to the generators
for the lights – for the past 25 years.
In 2015, Party Line was the proud sponsor of LIGHTSCAPES Landing,
a ramped viewing platform overlooking the illuminated Manor House
and the field of super-sized tulips during the second run of the
event. “We’ve grown as events locally have grown,” Puff says. “We’re
fortunate enough to partner with Historic Hudson Valley, and when
it’s for things we already believe in, it’s nice to be in a position where
we can start giving back.”
“Westchester is a unique place itself with a lot of history and a huge
draw from the City. There’s always something happening,” comments
Puff. And he, as a tent guy would say, has it covered.
To participate in the Corporate + Hospitality Partners Program, contact: Peter S. Pockriss, Director of Development, at 914.366.6955
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PRESENTED By
Good-Life Gourmet
Westchester Magazine’s Best Wedding Caterer 2014 & 2015
Fox Run
A New Destination for Outdoor
Weddings and corporate Events
Fox Run is nestled in the rolling countryside of
Pocantico Hills, just 30 minutes north of Manhattan.
Chef Eric Korn and his expert team stand ready to
create a memorable experience for your wedding or
corporate event:
•Complete event coordination
•Award-winning food
•Distinctive wedding design
For more information
foxrunevents.com
[email protected]
914.595.6528
Fox Run is located at Historic Hudson Valley’s library,
639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, New York 10591
Historic Hudson Valley
A network of historic sites in Sleepy Hollow
Country & the Great Estates Region
hudsonvalley.org
639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591
tel 914.631.8200 [email protected]
Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State
Legislature. Major support has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities for the reinterpretation of Philipsburg Manor and
Montgomery Place. Programs are made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government.
Historic Hudson Valley and the National Trust are fully committed to the spirit of the Americans
with Disabilities Act. For information on accessibility at each site or event, call: 914.631.8200
This paper is made with recycled fiber and chlorine-free pulp, using timber from managed forests
certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council. We use vegetable-based soy inks.
Historic Hudson Valley is a not-for-profit educational organization supported by generous contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and Blaze are registered trademarks of
Historic Hudson Valley. All rights reserved. Visitor’s Guide designed by Oviatt Media. Special Events cover photos: Tom Nycz and Jennifer Mitchell. Historic Sites cover photos: Tom Nycz.
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HISTORIC SITES FAll + Winter 2015
Van Cortlandt
Manor
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Explore the stone manor house and brick ferry house, wander
through the heritage gardens, and stroll down a quiet country
road along the Croton River. There, you’ll experience the
domestic life of a patriot family living in the years just after
the American Revolution — the New Nation period. With its
extraordinary collection of colonial and federal furnishings,
the manor house illustrates the opulence enjoyed by the
Van Cortlandts. In contrast, the ferry house brings alive the
strenuous challenges of living in post-Revolutionary America.
December 1-31
Open to groups by advance reservation only.
Montgomery Place
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
The scenic views, majestic old trees, and formal gardens
of Montgomery Place make it an ideal, tranquil spot for
enjoying nature and landscape. This serene site boasts a
nationally significant landscape influenced by the great
Andrew Jackson Downing and an architectural landmark
house updated by Alexander Jackson Davis. The estate,
home to a branch of the Livingston family for two centuries,
includes elaborate gardens and a walking trail to a waterfall.
Seasonal mansion tours showcase Davis’s masterful
work. You can also enjoy fresh produce from the popular
Montgomery Place Orchards Farm Stand.
Grounds: January to December
DAILY : 9am to 4pm | Grounds admission is free.
House Tours: May 2 to November 1
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
Admission by Timed Tours
10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm, 3
Please allow 45 minutes for your mansion tour.
Tickets (onsite only): $10
Free for members and children under 3.
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Buy TICKETS online and SAVE
* $2/ticket surcharge for onsite + phone purchase
Washington Irving’s
Sunnyside
Tarrytown, NY
America’s ‘Founding Father of Literature’ created a romantic,
picturesque estate nestled along the Hudson riverbank. The
enchanted landscape of Washington Irving’s much-loved
Sunnyside has been charming guests for generations. Visitors
today hear about Washington Irving’s storied past and how he
came to be America’s first internationally famous author. His
characters, from the Headless Horseman to Rip Van Winkle, are
global icons, and Irving’s legacy lives on at his whimsical estate.
May 2 to November 8
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
Also open Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day
Admission by Timed Tours
10:30am, 11, 11:30, 12:30pm, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30
> Additional weekend tours: 10am, Noon, 1pm
Please allow approximately one hour for your site experience.
Tickets Online*: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 3-17.
Free for members and children under 3.
Philipsburg Manor
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Wander along a woodland path and enter the year 1750, when
Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex
that was home to 23 enslaved individuals of African descent.
Step into the working gristmill and learn about the work of
Caesar, the enslaved African miller. Tour the manor house,
where period artifacts and touchable reproductions bring to life
the stories of the Philipse family and the enslaved community.
Visit the activity center and explore the daily life and labor of the
Manor’s diverse inhabitants. Hear the Manor’s history from the
perspective of those who lived and toiled there.
May 2 to November 8
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY Also open Memorial Day and Labor Day.
No timed tours on event dates. Closed: Sept. 30; Oct. 1; Nov. 4-6
Admission by Timed Tours
10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm, 3 > Additional weekend tours: 11am, 12:30pm, 2, 3:30
Please allow approximately 1:45 minutes for your site experience.
Tickets Online*: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 3-17.
Free for members and children under 3.
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Kykuit
Sleepy Hollow, NY
May 2 -September 30 + November 1-8
th u r s DAY-SUNDAY Plus Memorial Day + Labor Day
October 1-31
Da ILY (Closed Tuesday)
Admission by Timed Tours
All tours begin at the Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor (Open at 9am)
Classic Tour
2 1/4 hours
Multiple times per day
Timesaver Tour
1 1/2 hours
12:50pm + 3:50pm
Grand Tour
3 hours
9:45am + 1:45pm
(Also 3pm on Sat/Sun)
Landmark Tour
2 1/4 hours
11am + 1:15pm
Great for first-time visitors. Your visit will
include the main floor of the house, art galleries,
Inner Garden, golf room, and Coach Barn.
This tour includes the main floor of the house,
Inner Garden, and West Terrace, but omits the
art galleries and Coach Barn. Perfect for those
with busy schedules.
Includes everything in the Classic Tour PLUS
extra time in the gardens and art galleries,
as well as a visit to the second floor with its
east-west views through the sitting rooms.
For visitors who are most interested in spending
extra time in the extensive gardens, and also
seeing the main floor of the house. This tour
omits the Coach Barn and art galleries.
the Rockefeller Estate
Experience remarkable architecture, gardens, art, and
scenery at this hilltop paradise.
Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning
with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil and, in
his day, the richest man in America. Your guide will share many stories that
highlight the lives of Rockefeller family members and their contributions to
philanthropy, conservation, business, government, and the arts.
Don't miss...
• The stunning six-story stone house
• Spectacular Hudson River views
• Expansive garden terraces, ornaments,
and many fountains
• Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller’s 20thcentury art and sculpture collection
featuring works by Calder, Picasso,
Moore, Warhol, and many others
• The cavernous Coach Barn, filled with
classic autos, horse-drawn vehicles, and
bits, bridles, and saddles
Visiting from NYC?
Metro-North Railroad offers an
exclusive package that includes
discounted admission and rail fare.
212.532.4900 -or- mta.info
Tickets
Buy online to save
money and secure
your tour time!
$23-40 (Members: $15-30)
Online or by phone at 914.366.6900
$4 per ticket surcharge on phone orders.
Gift certificates are also available.
Kykuit, a historic site of the National Trust, is
operated & maintained by the Rockefeller Brothers
Fund as a center for its philanthropic programs.
Historic Hudson Valley operates the visitation program.
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Rated #1 attraction in Sleepy Hollow
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Visiting the
Historic Sites
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Westchester County
Historic Hudson Valley’s Westchester
properties are conveniently located
within a short distance of one another,
making it easy to visit more than one in
a day. Visit them all!
Union Church of Pocantico Hills pg 2B
Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate pg 3B
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside pg 4B
Philipsburg Manor pg 4B
Van Cortlandt Manor pg 5B
Map + Directions · see centerfold
Timed Tours and Tickets · Access to
the sites is by timed tours (except Union Church).
Tickets are available for advance purchase online
or at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.
Capacity is limited and tours do sell out, especially
at peak times, so purchase early.
Group Tours ·
By reservation, call 914.366.6900
Union Church of
Pocantico Hills
'Matisse and
Chagall in
Rockefeller
Country'
Pocantico Hills, NY
Stained-glass windows by European masters,
commissioned by the Rockefeller family, adorn this
unassuming country church. Henri Matisse’s last work,
the Rose Window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall
create a dramatic combination of light and color, art and
spirituality. Step inside and be inspired.
Dutchess County
April 1 to December 31
Montgomery Place pg 5B
Weekdays (Closed Tuesday) : 11am to 5pm*
Sat urdays : 10am to 5pm* Sundays : 2 to 5pm*
Map + Directions · see centerfold
Timed Tours and Tickets · Access to the
Subject to congregation activities; check website before visiting.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
*Until 4pm November 1 to December 31
By reservation, call 914.366.6900
hudsonvalley.org
Pocantico Society
Enjoy exceptional experiences
designed for leading donors.
Exclusive Events
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Special Events
- t u r n t h i s g u i d e o ver For information on special events at our sites
Visit spectacular private homes and estates, see extraordinary personal
art collections, hear talks by prominent authors and historians, and
take insider tours of cultural institutions. Accompanying dinners and
receptions offer the opportunity to mingle with fellow members who
share a commitment to Historic Hudson Valley’s work.
To learn more, call 914.366.6922
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Tickets (onsite only): $7
Includes Guided Talks (every half hour) -or- Self-Guided Tour
Free for members and children under 3.
mansion is by timed tours. Free grounds access is
available all day. Tickets are available at the door on a
first-come, first-served basis. Not available online.
Group Tours ·
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Experience our Historic Sites
in the Heart of Rockefeller Country
visitor's guide
Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate
Philipsburg Manor
» a majestic paradise with sweeping river views
» a legacy of enslavement in the colonial North
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Van Cortlandt Manor
» a repository of awe-inspiring art by Matisse & Chagall
» an authentic jewel of the New Nation period
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Montgomery Place
» a charming, romantic Hudson River landscape
» an extraordinary Hudson Valley estate
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