Historic Hudson Valley Has A Summer Filled With Enchantment In Store

SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY — Who knew history in the Hudson Valley was such a good time?

Historic Hudson Valley announced a summer of Enchanted Evenings, a series of twilight events at Philipsburg Manor in the heart of Sleepy Hollow, with live music, storytelling, dancing, magic, and hands-on traditions.

The special series will run on select dates from June 6 through July 18. Events include:

Sheep, Shepherds, and Spindles in Sleepy Hollow (June 6): Live sheep-herding demonstrations by a master shepherd, interactive fiber crafts, and farm animals. DJ Steve Brock. More information and buy tickets, here.

Bread, Beer, and Bluegrass (June 12): Tours of a working gristmill, baking demonstrations, and sourdough tastings. Live performances by Astrograss. DJ Steve Brock. More information and buy tickets, here.

Get in Line: A Soul Dance Celebration (June 26): Soul line dancing lessons. Live music from BaseCamp. More information and buy tickets, here.

Story Stage: It Happened That Summer (July 11): Five storytellers sharing humorous, real-life tales. Award-winning writer, comedian, and Moth StorySLAM winner Ivy Eisenberg will curate the evening. More information and buy tickets, here.

Magic and Cocktails with Noah Levine (July 18): Exclusive, intimate evening will pair craft spirits with magic by Noah Levine. More information and buy tickets, here.

In addition, a full lineup of events this season will include:

Rip Van Winkle's Journey (Select Dates Through July 26): Outdoor theater experience brings Washington Irving's most beloved tale to life across the picturesque landscape of his Sunnyside estate. Guided by a cast of costumed performers, visitors will journey through the grounds in a playful retelling filled with live music, interactive moments, and complimentary beverages and treats. Organizers say the production highlights Irving's lasting influence as the nation nears its 250th anniversary, linking his legacy as the "Father of American Literature" with Rip’s famously long nap through the American Revolution. More info and buy tickets, here.

An Audience with Poe (Select Dates Through June 27): Back by popular demand for a limited six-date run this spring, the performance at Historic Hudson Valley's Library features a retelling of four classic Poe tales by professional actors paired with complimentary drinks and snacks. More info and buy tickets, here.

Summer Solstice Tea Party (Sunday, June 21): A special celebration of the longest day of the year in Sunnyside's courtyard with seasonal botanical teas and midsummer crafts. More info and buy tickets, here.

Revolutionary Tea Party (Friday-Sunday, July 3-5): A toast to 1776 in the greenhouse at Philipsburg Manor with period-inspired blends and light bites with 18th-century flavors. More info and buy tickets, here.

Summer Saturdays (Saturdays, July 11- September 5): A new chance for visitors to explore colonial crafts, live demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. More info and buy tickets, here.

Weekend daytime tours are also available at:

• Philipsburg Manor: Visitors can step into the working gristmill, walk through the manor house with period artifacts, and learn about the 23 enslaved people of African descent who lived and labored on the provisioning plantation. Picnic tables are available, and light snack, souvenirs and local finds are available to purchase in the museum shop. More info and buy tickets, here.
• Washington Irving's Sunnyside: Visitors can explore the author's cottage and the bucolic grounds, which were designed by Irving himself, and learn about America's "Founding Father of Literature."Picnic tables are available, and light snack, souvenirs and local finds are available to purchase in the museum shop. More info and buy tickets, here.
• Union Church of Pocantico Hills: Stained-glass windows by European masters, including the last commissioned work by Henri Matisse and nine windows by Marc Chagall. More info and buy tickets, here.

Tickets for all events and tours are available now at the Historic Hudson Valley website.org.