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Thu 01 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Thursday, May 1, 2025 until Sunday, June 22, 2025
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Wed 21 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Thu 22 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Fri 23 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Friday, May 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 24 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 24 May
Slavery, Segregation & Staatsburgh: From Black Service to White Servants
Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
In 1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate. In 1910, there were no recorded Black employees working inside Staatsburgh – with only one documented Black resident in the entire hamlet. What happened? Join Staatsburgh staff for a conversation about this transition from a Black presence at Staatsburgh during the early 19th century to an apparent absence during the Gilded Age. Reservations required: https://Bookeo.com/StaatsburghSHS, Cost: free.
Registration: Required
Sun 25 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Sunday, May 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Wed 28 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Thu 29 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Fri 30 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Friday, May 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 31 May
Black Birders Event
Saturday, May 31, 2025
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
Free and no prior birding experience required. Explore John Brown Farm, hear from Black birding experts, experience history, connect with nature, and build community while bird watching. Registration encouraged, not required. Find more details and register through nnya.org by navigating to their GABC page Sponsored by the Adirondack Diversity Initiative, Northern New York Audubon (NNYA), John Brown Lives!, and the office of NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Registration: Required
Sat 31 May
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 31 May
Get to Know Pinkster: Exploring Rhythms of the Diaspora
Saturday, May 31, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Musician, educator, and cultural practitioner Jordan Taylor-Hill will lead a hands-on drumming workshop exploring West African and Caribbean diasporic music. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring their own percussive instruments (drums, shakers, etc.). An adult chaperone is required- this is not a drop-off event. Space is limited. Registration Recommended: Visit albany.librarycalendar.com/event/get-know-pinkster-exploring-rhythms-diaspora-42381 to register After the program, join us back at Schuyler Mansion to help decorate a recreated Pinkster shelter!
Registration: Required
Sun 01 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Wed 04 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Thu 05 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Fri 06 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Friday, June 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Jun
Pinkster
Saturday, June 7, 2025 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
This celebration of African diasporic culture features performances by The Pinkster Players, Troy Samba, Indigenous reenactor Jennifer Lee, a drum workshop led by Jordan-Taylor Hill, Operation Unite, Image Quilt led by Omonike Akinyemi, Donald Hyman, and more! All are invited to partake in participatory dance, live music, drumming, crafts, games, vendors, and Open House (self-guided) tours of the mansion. Food available for purchase by Allie B's Cozy Kitchen. Event will be held rain or shine.
Registration: Not required
Sun 08 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Wed 11 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Wed 11 Jun
Lecture: The World as an Oyster: Black Oystermen in New York
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Did you know oysters were once a major source of food for New Yorkers from time immemorial? Join Ben "Moody" Harney, founder of The Real Mother Shuckers oyster cart in Brooklyn as he shares his research into New York's deep connections to oysters, from pre-contact Indigenous communities to entrepreneurial Black oystermen like Thomas Downing – the Oyster King of New York City. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required for virtual access. Learn more and register at www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events.
Registration: Required
Thu 12 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Fri 13 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Friday, June 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 14 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sun 15 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Sunday, June 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Wed 18 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Thu 19 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Thu 19 Jun
Juneteenth – Museum Open
Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site will be OPEN on Juneteenth, regular hours. Stop by to learn about the history of slavery and abolition in New York State.
Registration: Not required
Thu 19 Jun
Third Thursday: Juneteenth Reading Room
Thursday, June 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Stop by Olana State Historic Site for a chance to learn more about Juneteenth, a federal holiday which celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. Drop in and explore kid-friendly resources and reflection activities with The Olana Partnership educators all afternoon. FREE at the Wagon House Education Center.
Registration: Not required
Fri 20 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Friday, June 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Jun
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 2025
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
FREE, open to the public celebration at John Brown Farm with speakers, music, art, and children's activities and games. There will be a barbecue ($) by Papa Duke's! Come join the celebration which follows an Underground Railroad sites driving tour by the North Star UGRR Museum (register with them for the driving tour only)
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Jun
Yonkers Black History Walking Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027

In honor of Juneteenth, explore 400 years of African and African-descended people in downtown Yonkers. This 2.5 mile urban hike will visit historic churches, the waterfront's Enslaved African Rain Garden, and the sites of early Black landowners in Yonkers, and discuss Yonkers connections to the American Revolution, Underground Railroad, Civil War, Civil Rights movement, and more. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
“Liss: Slave, Servant, Spy”
Saturday, June 21, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
In Honor of Juneteenth, performers Jim and Karla Keyes will bring to life the story of Liss, a woman enslaved by the Townsend family, whose son Robert became George Washington's lead spy in Manhattan during the Revolutionary War. Evidence suggests that Liss may have been a secret agent for the famous Culper spy ring. This dramatic storytelling will shed light on Liss' little-known story, expanding the spotlight on African American contributions to the War effort.
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Jun
Navigating Wealth & Poverty: The Varied Economies of the 19th Century Black Community
Saturday, June 21, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
"From its inception, the Dutchess County economy has been at the crossroads of great economic currents. From the earliest times of Dutch settlement, it has operated in the economic realms of global trade right down to the smallest economic unit of the self-sufficient farm. We examine how the Black community, focusing on the 19th century, engaged in all those economic levels locally. We find extremes of wealth and poverty, and a growing middle class of professionals who often worked within, or intersected with, these various levels of economic activity. Likely because of the pervasiveness of slavery even in the most rural parts of the county until its abolition in New York State in 1827,communities of color were present in both built up and the most remote in-land rural areas. This presentation is led by Bill Jeff way, the Executive Director of the Dutchess County Historical Society, where he serves on the research committee of Celebrating the African Spirit, and on the advisory committee to Vassar College's Inclusive History Initiative. Brief reception following presentation. Reservations required: https://SSHSWealthandPoverty.eventbrite.com, Cost: $5/FOMAS members, $5 plus Eventbrite fee/general admission.
Registration: Required
Sun 22 Jun
Exhibition: A Black History of Colonial New York
Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Presenting an overview of Black history in New York from the colonial New Netherland period to the American Revolution, the exhibit covers topics such as slavery, the slave trade, resistance, self-emancipation, and military service, with a focus on the Philipse Manor, Westchester County, and the lower Hudson Valley. Exhibition free with general museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Sun 22 Jun
Colonial Crossroads Juneteenth Concert
Sunday, June 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
On June 19th, 1865, enslaved people living in Texas were freed. With Texas being the last place in the traitorous Confederacy that the Emancipation Proclamation to reach, that day became synonymous with the freeing of enslaved people in America. Now a federal holiday, the name is derived from combining "June" and "nineteenth". Musical group Carla and Keyes, Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes present a family friendly interpretation of African and European traditions and instruments that influenced each other during the Colonial and Revolutionary years. The audience is encouraged to participate in call-and-response and body percussion techniques. Jim is a multi-instrumentalist who uses baroque guitar, mandolin, mountain dulcimer and recorders to perform European music from the Colonial Era. Carla represents the African side of Colonial America through stories and songs performed on Shekere and Djembe.
Registration: Not required
Sun 22 Jun
Walkway Connections: Oh, Freedom! Quilt Exhibit
Sunday, June 22, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
The Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project (MHAHP) and the Oh, Freedom! Quilting Project present a short slide show of the history of slavery and antislavery in Dutchess County. On display are commemorative history quilts that were created by local quilt circles and invited quilt artists. There is also a simple make and take project available for community participation. The quilts will be on display from 1 – 3:30 p.m. so the public will have the opportunity to learn about the art and the history from those involved with this project. The Walkway Connections presentation begins at 2 p.m. This event takes place at the East Gate Plaza in Poughkeepsie (61 Parker Avenue). It is free to attend and appropriate for all ages.
Registration: Not required
Sun 29 Jun
The Livingston’s Landscape Walking Tour: Uncovering the relationship the Livingstons had with the land and those living on it.
Sunday, June 29, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Clermont State Historic Site
Join us at Clermont State Historic Site for a guided landscape walking tour. On this tour we will look back through generations of the Livingston family and explore how their role as landowners shaped the land and local communities. From the questionable land purchases from Indigenous tribes to enslaved men and tenant farmers tilling the soil, to the Livingston's own gentleman farmers, the relationship with the land and those who worked it changed many times over the past 300 years. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. In the event of severe weather this tour will be postponed.
Registration: Not required