Road trip! The most scenic, historic Hudson Valley drive
Discover the mansions, gardens and estates of former U.S. presidents, financiers and more, between Tarrytown and Hudson
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site on the Hudson River was completed during the Gilded Age (1898) for Frederick Vanderbilt. It is one of several elegant historic estates along the eastern shores of the Hudson River that are worth a day trip to explore.Ted Spiegel/Corbis via Getty Images
The allure of the open road is as tightly woven into the fabric of American life as chili dogs, baseball and whether we like it or not the music of the Eagles. Point being, as the days grow longer, the urge to break out of our quarantine homes and hit the road for a change in scenery is stronger than ever.
Mar 16, 2021
ALBANY New Yorkers are encouraged to celebrate women’s contributions to state history through events, programming and visits to State Parks and historic sites during Women’s History Month in March.Â
“During Women’s History Month, we are proud to promote and support the undertold stories of women who helped shape our state’s diverse history,” said Erik Kulleseid, commissioner of state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in a news release. “I welcome visitors to experience our displays, events, virtual programming and online content, as well as through safe, socially-distanced outdoor visits to our sites related to the many roles of women in our common heritage.”Â
Historic Hudson Valley Home Offers Winter Guided Tour
There are so many historic sites here in the Hudson Valley. With the extensive history dating back to the early 1600 s, there are plenty of things to see and visit. I love learning about the people who once lived here and how the created this area their home. As far as historic sites, I visited Val-Kill, Vanderbilt and FDR s home. I went on guided tours at both of these facilities. There s going to be an upcoming tour at the Staatsburgh estate. Have you heard of it?
In the late 1800 s, a woman named Ruth Livingston Mills and her husband Ogden mills decided to make their home larger. This home was then created into a 79 room, mega mansion (as you could only imagine). After Ruth and Ogden passed away, the Staatsburgh was then inherited by their son, whos name was also Ogden. In 1938, this beautiful estate was then donated. If you haven t seen it yet, this estate has the original pieces of art, objects and furnishings (super cool).