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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
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CREATIVE AND CAPTIVATING for all ages!
Horseman’s Hollow
FRIGHTFUL AND FANTASTIC FOR AGES 10+
Irving’s ‘Legend’
Spellbinding for ages 10 +
Legend Celebration
Dickens’s
‘Christmas Carol’
Live performance
at Old Dutch Church
Nov 23-24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
A daytime Delight for all ages
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Kykuit
Sleepy Hollow, NY
the Rockefeller Estate
Experience remarkable architecture,
gardens, art, and scenery
visit kyk
This hilltop paradise 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.
Explore & Experience
• The stunning six-story stone house
• Spectacular Hudson River views
• Expansive garden terraces, ornaments, and many fountains
• Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller’s 20th-century art and sculpture
collection featuring works by Calder, Picasso, Moore,
Warhol, and many others
• The cavernous Coach Barn, filled with classic autos, horsedrawn vehicles, and bits, bridles, and saddles
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Historic Hudson Valley
2012 Tours
May 5 to November 4
Daily (Closed Tuesday)
All tours of Kykuit begin at the Visitor Center
at Philipsburg Manor; Open at 9am
TICKETS
$23-40 (Members: $15-30)
Save money! Purchase online for a guaranteed
reservation. Or by phone at 914.631.8200
$4 per ticket surcharge on phone orders.
Gift certificates are available for purchase year-round.
Museum Shop | Café
Visiting from New
York City? Take the
train and SAVE!
Metro-North Railroad offers an
exclusive package that includes
discounted admission to Kykuit
and rail fare. Call 212.532.4900 or
purchase online at www.mta.info
Kykuit, a historic site of the National
Trust, is operated and maintained by the
Rockefeller Brothers Fund as a center
for its philanthropic programs. Historic
Hudson Valley operates public programs.
Rated #1 attraction in Sleepy Hollow
Step inside and be inspired
Union Church of
Pocantico Hills
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.
Explore the
windows from
anywhere
with the app
‘Matisse and
Chagall in
Rockefeller
Country.’
kuit
see back cover for details
Most popul ar choice
2012 Tours
April 1 to October 31
Weekdays (Closed Tuesday): 11am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm; Sunday: 2pm to 5pm
November 1 to December 31
Weekdays (Closed Tuesday): 11am to 4pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm; Sunday: 2pm to 4pm
Subject to congregation activities. Check our website for current hours.
Tickets: $5 Free for members and children under 3.
Receive discounted admission when you purchase a ticket to Kykuit.
Comprehensive
Classic Tour
Grand Tour
A great choice 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 everything in the Classic Tour PLUS extended 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.
P r e s s e d fo r t i m e ?
Perfect for g arden lovers
2 1/4 hours - Daily (multiple times per day)
3 hours - Daily at 9:45am + 1:45pm (+ 3pm on Saturday and Sunday)
Timesaver Tour
Selected Highlights Tour
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.
For visitors who are most interested in seeing the main floor of the
house and extensive gardens, where you spend extra time. This tour
omits the Coach Barn and art galleries.
1 1/2 hours - Daily at 12:50pm + 3:50pm
2 1/4 hours - Daily at 11am + 1:15pm
>> purchase tickets and learn more at hudsonvalley.org
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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 comic Rip Van
Winkle, are global icons, and Irving’s legacy lives
on at his whimsical estate.
special events
See pages 8-11 for more details
September 15 Noon to 6pm 1
Children’s Book Day
October 6-8, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 10am to 4pm 1
Legend Celebration
November 23-25 10am to 4pm
Holiday Premiere: Thanksgiving Weekend
2012 Tours
April 1 to October 31
Daily (Closed Tuesday): 10am to 5pm, last tour at 4pm
Tickets: $12; Seniors $10; Children 3-17 $6
Free for members and children under 3.
Ticket prices vary for special events.
Group Tours/Schools
March-December by reservation only. Call 914.631.8200
Museum Shop
Explore & Experience
• An expansive landscape and gardens,
with stunning Hudson River views
• Irving’s life story told by interpreters in
mid-19th-century dress
• A guided tour of Irving’s home and grounds
• Charming picnic spots
• ‘Traveling Totes’ to borrow with engaging,
hands-on family activities
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Historic Hudson Valley
Philipsburg
Manor
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Wander through 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. Visit the working farm and see
its heritage breed livestock. 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.
special events
See pages 8-11 for more details
October 6-7, 13-14, 19-21, 25-28-5 · 21-22
Horseman’s Hollow
Buy your tickets online
2012 Tours
April 1 to November 4
Daily (Closed Tuesday): 10am to 5pm, last tour at 4pm
No tours on Horseman’s Hollow dates.
Tickets: $12; Seniors $10; Children 3-17 $6
Free for members and children under 3.
Ticket prices vary for special events.
Receive discounted admission when you purchase a ticket to Kykuit.
Group Tours/Schools
March-December by reservation only. Call 914.631.8200
Museum Shop | Café (May 5 to November 4)
Explore & Experience
• A working farm, slaves’ garden, and
interpreters in period costume
• A working, water-powered gristmill
• Hands-on activities of the 18th century
• Guided tours of the manor house featuring
touchable reproduction objects
• Dramatic tales of slavery and resistance in
the colonial North
>> purchase tickets and learn more at hudsonvalley.org
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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 its inhabitants. In
contrast, the tenant house, with costumed guides
demonstrating open-hearth cooking, spinning,
weaving, and other period tasks, brings alive
the strenuous challenges of living in postRevolutionary America.
special events
See pages 8-11 for more details
October 6-8, 12-14, 19-21, 25-31
NOVEMBER 2-4, 9-11-times vary 1
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze®
Group Tours/Schools
March-December by reservation only. Call 914.631.8200
Picnic Area
Explore & Experience
• Demonstrations of blacksmithing and
brick making
• Guided tours of the manor house given by
costumed interpreters
• One of the country’s largest and best-equipped
18th-century kitchens
• An extraordinary collection of colonial and
federal period furnishings
• Expansive gardens with heirloom plants
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Historic Hudson Valley
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.
special events
See pages 8-11 for more details
September 22-9am to 4pm 15 · 21-22
Antique
Car Show
Buy your tickets online
October 6 5 to 7:30pm 15
Fall Party Fund-Raiser
2012 Grounds
January 1 to December 31
Daily: 9am to 4pm | Grounds admission is free
2012 House Tours
May 19 to October 31
Thursday-Sunday: 11am to 4pm, last tour at 3pm
Tickets: $10 Free for members and children under 3.
Picnic Area
Explore & Experience
• Tours of the Alexander Jackson Davis-designed mansion
• Acres of perennial, annual, and herb gardens
• Numerous hiking opportunities including a woodland trail to
the waterfalls of the Sawkill
• Fresh produce at the Montgomery Place Orchards Farm Stand
Expanded public programs at Montgomery Place are underwritten in part by
John S. Dyson and Richard H. Jenrette, whose multi-year gifts are intended
to stimulate sustaining support from the community. Also over multiple
years, Valerie Jacob is helping fund the stewardship and care of the land
and buildings at Montgomery Place. Programs in 2012 are also supported by
Lucy R. Waletzky and J. Dennis Delafield.
>> purchase tickets and learn more at hudsonvalley.org
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P r e m i e r Fa l l P rod u ct i o n s
‘Best event of the year!’ ‘Absolutely amazing!’
‘This is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen!’
‘The greatest Halloween treat, ever!’
‘There are no words…’
— from Facebook posts and TripAdvisor reviews
CREATIVE AND CAPTIVATING for all ages!
October 6-8, 12-14, 19-21, 25-31 and November 2-4, 9-11
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
®
at Van Cortlandt Manor | Croton-on-Hudson, NY
The tri-state area’s biggest, most electrifying Halloween
event returns for a whopping 22 nights in 2012!
See more than 5,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns in this elaborate walk-through experience. Meander
through an historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display—all made of jack o’lanterns! Stroll
through the Tunnel O’ Pumpkin Love and emerge to the incredible sight of gourd-filled Jack-in-the-Box springing up and
bouncing around. Floating and flying pumpkin ghosts soar above the lantern-lit path while living, breathing, undead Pumpkin
People roam the grounds!
Could 2012 really be THE END? Consult our Pumpkin Prophesy doomsday grandfather clock for an answer. See slithering
snakes, a giant spider web, an undersea aquarium, and super-sized dinosaurs. Go gaga over a collection of shrunken Little
Monsters and gaze in amazement at a towering pumpkin bonfire.
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 a brand-new all-original soundtrack by recording artist
Richard Christy, this not-to-be-missed spectacle is the Hudson Valley’s most innovative Halloween happening.
Founding Sponsor
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Historic Hudson Valley
Title Sponsor
Media Sponsor
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.
Adults, $16 (Sat $20)
Children 3-17, $12 (Sat $16)
Advance tickets
are required
FREE for members
and children under 3
@HHValley
#PumpkinBlaze
Find us on Facebook!
Thursday, Oct 18
Spellbinding for ages 10+
October 6-8, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
A daytime delight for all ages
October 6-8, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
Irving’s ‘Legend’
at Old Dutch Church | Sleepy Hollow, NY
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 by Jim Keyes, Kruk’s storytelling
captivates all audiences. This Historic Hudson Valley event takes place at the
Old Dutch Church, just across the street from Philipsburg Manor.
Adults, $16; Children under 18, $12
Advance tickets
are required
Members: $5 discount per ticket
Legend Celebration
at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside | Tarrytown, NY
Spend a fun-filled weekend at the homestead of Washington Irving, creator of
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Filled with colorful characters who will delight revelers
of all ages, this daytime festival is a perfect prelude to an evening at Blaze®,
Horseman’s Hollow, or Irving’s ‘Legend.’ Listen to ghost stories, hear live musicians,
and be awed by a bevy of magicians and puppeteers. Take part in old-fashioned
games and hands-on activities like make-your-own scarecrow. Enjoy tasty treats
and tour the house where Irving lived until his death in 1859. Come in costume!
10am - 4pm
Adults, $14; Seniors, $12; Children 3-17, $8
FREE for members and children under 3
Be a TrailBLAZEr
BRAND NEW
Blaze The Soundtrack
®
Enjoy an Exclusive Night at Blaze
For one night only, enjoy VIP access to Blaze while helping
Historic Hudson Valley restore the Long Walk—the historic
brick path at Van Cortlandt Manor used by thousands of Blaze®
visitors each year. This intimate fund-raiser includes an exclusive
presentation by Blaze® creative director, Michael Natiello, and a
gourmet multi-course buffet dinner by The Great American BBQ Co.
®
Music from, about, and inspired by
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze®
by recording artist and Halloween fanatic Richard Christy
Download a free sample at hudsonvalley.org/blazesoundtrack
Available on CD, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and more…
Menu selections will include: pumpkin and goat cheese
bruschetta, roasted pumpkin soup, pulled pork and old-fashioned
mac 'n cheese, seasonal vegetables (pumpkin included!), Hudson
Valley cider and Capt. Lawrence pumpkin beer.
Premier
Experience
Very limited availability! Go online for details and tickets
Adults, $100; Children ages 3-17, $40; Under 3, Free
Join online or call 914.631.8200
Adult tickets are $59 tax-deductible; Children’s tickets are $18 tax-deductible
Join today or upgrade your current membership to “Premier”
level and receive exclusive access to Blaze® & Horseman’s
Hollow, plus many more valuable benefits.
• No advance reservations required
• 8 tickets for Blaze®, Horseman’s Hollow, & Legend Celebration
• Discount on Irving’s ‘Legend’ tickets
>> purchase tickets and learn more at hudsonvalley.org
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P r e m i e r Fa l l P rod u ct i o n s
‘Best haunted house ever’
‘What an amazing experience…
so much fun and scare value’
‘Makes me proud to live in Sleepy Hollow!’
FRIGHTFUL AND FANTASTIC
FOR AGES 10+
—Facebook posts from Horseman’s Hollow visitors
@HHValley
#HorsemansHollow
Find us on Facebook!
October 6-7, 13-14, 19-21, 25-28
Horseman’s Hollow
at Philipsburg Manor | Sleepy Hollow, NY
Taking the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its
darkest extremes, Horseman’s Hollow returns for a
third year of highly entertaining haunted mayhem, now
expanded by popular demand to 11 evenings.
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 must still
negotiate 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!
Advance tickets
are required
Tickets $20 (Saturdays $25)
Members: $5 discount per ticket
These events SELL OUT and have limited capacity.
Book online at www.hudsonvalley.org
or by phone at 914.366.6900 ($2 per ticket surcharge by phone)
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Historic Hudson Valley
Event times vary by evening,
check online for exact schedule.
November 23-24 & Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
Dickens’s
‘Christmas Carol’
at Old Dutch Church | Sleepy Hollow, NY
Come experience the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge like you never have before!
Nestle in to the cozy confines of the Old Dutch Church and let master storyteller Jonathan Kruk,
complete with musical accompaniment, regale you with his adaptation of this Charles Dickens
classic. Afterwards, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, cider, and cookies at Philipsburg
Manor. Browse our museum shop and discover creative gifts for everyone on your list.
Performances at 4, 5:15, 6:30, and 7:45 each evening.
Advance tickets
are required
Adults, $16; Children under 18, $12
Members: $5 discount per ticket
Children’s Book Day
at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Journal News pick
of the year for 2012!
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside is the storybook setting for one of Historic Hudson Valley’s most
popular events, a day-long festival for young readers, families, and friends, who can meet more than
50 of their favorite authors and illustrators.
Tickets: $14; $12 for seniors; $8 for children 3-17. Free for members and children under 3.
September 22 | 9am to 4pm
Antique Car Show
at Montgomery Place
Antique cars will be tooling around the grounds of Montgomery Place at this special event that
will delight automobile enthusiasts of all ages.
Tickets: $5 ($5 additional for house tour)
October 6 | 5 to 7:30pm
Fall Party Fund-Raiser
at Montgomery Place
The community will have an opportunity to gather at Montgomery Place in support of its preservation and programs.
This is a ticketed special event featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music.
Call 845.758.1036 ext 11 to request an invitation.
November 23-25 | 10am to 4pm
Holiday Premiere: Thanksgiving Weekend
at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
...also don’t miss
September 15 | Noon to 6pm
Sunnyside is fully decorated for the holidays in authentic period style. Costumed guides present themed tours
that focus on historic traditions of the winter holidays.
Adults, $12; Seniors, $10; Children 3-17, $8. FREE for members and children under 3.
>> purchase tickets and learn more at hudsonvalley.org
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Getting to the
Historic Sites
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. Detailed directions online or call 914.631.8200.
By Train: Metro-North’s Irvington, Tarrytown, and Croton-Harmon
stops are short cab rides away from our sites. Call 212.532.4900.
See page 3 for a package that includes tickets to Kykuit and train fare.
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Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate
Rip Van Winkle
Bridge
Tours leave from Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor
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For GPS Directions
381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Cedar Grove
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Bard College
Performing Arts
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Clermont
Philipsburg Manor
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For GPS Directions
381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Kingston-Rhinecliff
Bridge
Wilderstein
Staatsburgh
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Hyde Park
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Washington Irving’s
Sunnyside
Locust Grove
For GPS Directions
1 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY
Tarrytown is 45 miles south
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Storm King
Art Center
Van Cortlandt Manor
Dia: Beacon
West Point
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For GPS Directions
525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
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Union Church of
Pocantico Hills
For GPS Directions
555 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY
Hudson River
Museum
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Montgomery Place
For GPS Directions
25 Gardener Way, Red Hook, NY
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wedding + corporate event rentals
Historic Hudson Valley’s new building, 639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY
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New AND Historic Options
For inquiries go
online or please
call 914.631.8200
Historic Hudson Valley’s new library and research center, tucked into the bucolic pastures of Pocantico
Hills, is an ideal spot for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, holiday party, or corporate event.
Combining all the charm of stately, historically inspired interiors with state-of-the-art technology, the
structure has multiple options for small and large events. Adjacent to the Rockefeller State Park Preserve
and across the way from Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, the new building is removed from the
hustle but conveniently accessible, just minutes from the village centers of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow,
and Metro-North train stations.
In addition to the Bedford Road property, our National Historic Landmarks—Washington Irving’s
Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor, Van Cortlandt Manor, and Montgomery Place—provide one-of-a-kind,
stylish backdrops with sensational views of the Hudson River for weddings, photography sessions,
barbecues, corporate events, or other entertaining. Shady and expansive lawns, colorful gardens, tented
courtyards, and picturesque porches and galleries make perfect settings for ceremonies, cocktails, and
formal dinners. Tours of the historic houses can make an event especially memorable for guests.
Our Nearby Partners...
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Stone Barns Center
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.
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.stonebarnscenter.org
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Old Dutch Church
Lyndhurst
Built in 1685 by the lord of Philipsburg
Manor, the Old Dutch Church is the oldest
church in New York State. Weekend tours
are available June-October, 12-4pm, either
by guide or iPad ($10 rental). Combine your
visit with a trip to Philipsburg Manor, right
across the street.
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.
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www.sleepyhollowcemetery.org
www.lyndhurst.org
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www.odcfriends.org
>> purchase tickets and learn more at hudsonvalley.org
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Corporate Partners
This group provides crucial support for Historic Hudson Valley’s
preservation, education, and curatorial programs. By joining,
companies align themselves with a prominent network of
corporations that share a commitment to the historical, cultural,
environmental, and economic vitality of the Hudson Valley.
Depending on the level of membership, a valuable
package of business development benefits includes:
• Recognition in print materials and on the Historic Hudson
Valley website
• Special event sponsorship
• Networking opportunities with Historic Hudson Valley
constituents
• Recreational and educational offerings for staff and clients
• Entertaining privileges at Historic Hudson Valley properties
A recent Pocantico Society event.
Historic Hudson Valley extends special thanks to the following Corporate Partners for their generous support:
Benjamin Moore & Co.
BNY Mellon
Castle on the Hudson
Con Edison
Crown Products
Diversified Insurance Industries, Inc.
Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP
Entergy
KeyBank
Kingdon Capital Management, LLC
New York Life Insurance Company
Party Line Tent Rentals
Peter Pratt’s Inn / Tagine / Ümami Café
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester
Robison Oil
SavATree
Tarrytown House Estate & Conference Center
Wells Fargo Foundation
Whole Foods Market
Partner Spotlight
As the owners of Peter Pratt’s Inn in Yorktown Heights and Ümami Café in
Croton-on-Hudson, Craig Purdy and executive chef Jonathan Pratt can clearly
“stand the heat,” both in and out of the kitchen. It’s fitting, then, that they would
partner with Historic Hudson Valley during The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze®,
arguably the hottest Halloween ticket in the tri-state area.
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Long before they teamed up, Jonathan and Craig shared an early connection to
Peter Pratt’s Inn, an 18th-century home steeped in history. Located in the oldest
section of Yorktown, the Inn occupies the battle site where the British Tories defeated George Washington’s Northern Continental
Command Post in 1781. Nearly 150 years later, it became known as the Croton Heights Inn, catering to local residents and
luminaries including the Vanderbilts, the Gettys, and Duncan Hines.
restaurant
wine bar
Peter and Janet Pratt bought the property in 1965 and later enlisted their son Jonathan as head chef of Peter Pratt’s Inn. It was
here that Craig Purdy got his first restaurant job more than 31 years ago, as a dishwasher. Amid the suds and hot water, his culinary
interests began to percolate, and in 2002, Craig returned to Peter Pratt’s as co-proprietor. The fusion of Jonathan’s and Craig’s
culinary tastes sparked the creation of Ümami Café, which has become a local favorite during The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze®.
Plans are also underway to open a New French Brasserie in Croton, by the name of Tagine.
Historic Hudson Valley is thrilled to count this restaurant group as our newest Corporate Partner. The hospitality
they extend to our friends, supporters, and the local community helps to make the Blaze burn even brighter.
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Historic Hudson Valley
To participate in the Corporate Partners Program, contact:
Peter S. Pockriss, Director of Development, at 914.366.6955
Become a Member
Join today to receive FREE tickets to The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze®!
Yes, I would like to join the Friends of Historic Hudson Valley at the following level:
Premier $400
Individual $60
All the benefits of Family Plus members + 8 free tickets to
Horseman's Hollow + NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® & Horseman's Hollow
+ EXCLUSIVE pumpkin carving workshop with Blaze® creative director
Basic Membership benefits for one adult
+ 4 guest passes for free general admission to the sites
Senior $50
Basic Membership benefits for one senior age 65+
+ 4 guest passes for free general admission to the sites
Premier Plus $750
All the benefits of Premier members + 8 free tickets to Pirates of the
Hudson + NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for Pirates of the Hudson
+ 8 free tickets to Irving's 'Legend'
Dual $100
Basic Membership benefits for two adults
+ 4 guest passes for free general admission to the sites
Henry Hudson Society $1,000
All the benefits of Premier Plus members + complimentary
admission to all events and other exclusive benefits
Family $160
Basic Membership benefits for two adults and three children
living in their household under age 18
+ 8 guest passes for free general admission to the sites
Pocantico Society $2,500
All the benefits of Henry Hudson Society members + invitations
to private dinners and cocktail receptions in exclusive locations
Family Plus $220
Basic membership benefits for three adults and five children
living in their household under age 18
+ 10 guest passes for free general admission to the sites
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Tax Deductibility
Due to the value of premium-priced event tickets, a limited portion of your membership is
tax-deductible. Check here to forgo all membership benefits (other than complimentary
admission to Historic Hudson Valley properties), which will make your contribution fully
tax-deductible. Historic Hudson Valley reserves the right to amend membership benefits,
pricing, and policies at any time.
Basic Membership Benefits
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● Free tickets to The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® for those
in your membership package, plus access to an early
reservation period
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City
State
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Zip
● Free admission to 10 special events and weekend festivals
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● $5 discount on tickets to premium-priced events for those
in your membership package
● Free general admission to Historic Hudson Valley’s sites:
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor,
Montgomery Place, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills
● Guest passes for family and friends
Exp. Date
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● $10 discount on admission to Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate,
a National Trust historic site
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● 10% discount at museum shops
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● Visitor’s Guide and Supporters’ Sketchbook mailings
Matching Gifts / Other Contributions / Planned Giving
Check here and enclose your matching gift form with our thanks for your added support!
I/We have enclosed an additional contribution to Historic Hudson Valley in the amount of $__________
(Please note that all additional contributions are fully tax-deductible.)
Please send me information on naming Historic Hudson Valley in my will and other planned giving opportunities.
Fax to
914.631.0089
Mail to
Membership Department
Historic Hudson Valley
639 Bedford Road
Pocantico Hills, NY 10591
More Information
Call:
914.366.6975
Email: membership@hudsonvalley.org
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Historic Hudson Valley
A network of historic sites in Sleepy Hollow Country & the Great Estates Region
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside; Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, a National Trust historic site; Philipsburg Manor;
Union Church of Pocantico Hills; Van Cortlandt Manor; and Montgomery Place Historic Estate.
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.
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 inks.
Programs are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a
state agency. Major support has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities for the
reinterpretation of Philipsburg Manor and Montgomery Place. This publication is made possible, in part, by
the Basic Program Support Grant of ArtsWestchester, with funds 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