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VIRGINIA BARRETT GALLERY 11 Memorial Drive, Chappaqua 238-3207 A commercial art gallery featuring a variety of theme and exhibits. BEDFORD AUDUBON SOCIETY P.O.Box322, Mt. Kisco. 666-6177 The Audubon Society Manages three sanctuaries in the area including Ramsay Hunt and Palmer Lewis in Bedford. Frequent lectures and field trips are offered. BEDFORD 1829 SCHOOL HOUSE Bedford Village Green. 234-9751 The Bedford Historical Society maintains six of the oldest structures in Westchester. The historic "Little Brown Jug" schoolhouse recreates a 19th century classroom with much of the original structure intact. Handicapped Accessible. BEDFORD HISTORICAL HALL Bedford Village Green. 234-9751 A former Methodist Church originally located at Four Corners and moved in 1827, the hall is available for many events and activities. ARTHUR W.BUTLER MEMORIAL SANCTUARY The Nature Conservancy, Chestnet Ridge Road, Mt. Kisco. 255-3271 Maintained by the Nature Conservancy, the sanctuary contains 358 acres of forests, swamps, streams and hiking trails, as well as a hawk watch area and platform. CARAMOOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS 149 Girdle Ridge Road Katonah 232-5035 Home of the Caramoor International Music Festival, this center also presents the Caramoor Concert Series and several seasonal and educational events. For further information, and tours of the circa 1938 Italian-style house, museum and six specialty gardens, please contact the center. CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN 191 S. Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua 238-8751 Tour the church which is modeled after a 15th century church in Monken Hadley, Middlesex, England. Stained glass windows are from the original church dating from the 1400s. EUGENE & AGNES MEYER NATURE PRESERVE The Nature Conservatory Oregon Road, Armonk 244-3271 This rugged preserve with rock outcroppings, cliffs and over six miles of color-coded trails is the perfect setting for the hardy sport hiker. Various natural habitats, including ephemeral woodland pools, open meadows and woodlands can be seen here. JOHN JAY HOMESTEAD Route 22, Katonah 232-5651 The home of the Cheif Justice Jay, exhibits and tours give visitors a look at Jay family history, as well as historic architecture and gardens. Fairs, lectures and activities are scheduled throughout the season. MARSH SANCTUARY South Bedford Road, Route 172, Mount Kisco 241-2808 A 100-acre natural sanctuary with miles of trails. A museum on site houses local fauna exhibits. MIANUS RIVER GORGE WILDLIFE REFUGE & BOTANICAL PRESERVE The Nature Conservatory, Mianus River Road Bedford 244-3271 Marked trails run along the top of the gorge, passing a hemlock cathedral and Havermeyer Falls. The preserve offers excellent views of the Mianus River. POUND RIDGE MUSEUM Routes 137 & 172, Pound Ridge 764-4333 or 763-5137 Housed in the former Town Hall, the museum presents various exhibits on local history. Lectures, children's activities and historic bus tours of Pound Ridge and offered. READER"S DIGEST Route 117, Pleasantville. 244-5125 Tours of the superb art displays occur twice daily. Monday through Friday at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM. A variety of styles are presented in this vast collection, as well as a history of Reader's Digest and its involvement in the arts. 1787 COURT HOUSE / MUSEUM Bedford Village Green. 238-9328 or 234-9751 The oldest Westchester government building, the courthouse showcases the legal history of the area. The museum highlights Bedford history with exhibits of early American artifacts. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday and is handicapped accessible. WALKABOUT CLEARWATER COFFEEHOUSE The Harvey School, Route 22, Katonah 242-0374 Sponsered by Clearwater, the Coffeehouse presents folk music of all varieties. A group chorus, lectures and local opening acts precede the main performers. Artists' recordings, a sign language interpreter and educational materials are available. For further information about Clearwater activities throughout the Hudson Valley, call 454-7673. SMITH'S TAVERN 440 Bedford Road, Route 22 Armonk 273-4510 or 234-9751 Four historic buildings from this museum complex run by the North Castle Historical Society. Visitors are given a look into everyday life during the 1800s while touring antique rooms and exhibits. Also included are a blacksmith shop, a one-room school house and a Quaker meeting room. WESTMORELAND SANCTUARY 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Bedford Corners 666-8448 Eight miles of trails and museum exhibits cover local wildlife and historic lifestyle in Westchester. Seasonal events include fall and spring festivals, bird-watching and maple sugaring house demonstrations. AC-BAW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 128 S. Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon. 667-7278 The largest professional gallery in southern Westchester County, the Association of Community-Based Artists of Westchester provides artistic educational programs for all age groups. The Center opened in 1981, and continues to hold various exhibits and community arts events. LENOIR PRESERVE Dudley Street, Yonkers 968-5851 A 40-acre wildlife sanctuary overlooking the Hudson River, Lenoir Preserve contains miles of walking trails with a variety of natural areas. An educational nature center houses exhibits and activities pertaining to local fauna. MOUNT VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY 28 S. First Street, Mount Vernon 668-1840 Long referred to as "The Jewel of Mount Vernon," the Mount Vernon Library was founded in 1837 and chartered in 1896. The Library houses one of the largest reference collections in New York State, and a wide variety of educational programs are offered. MOUNT VERNON RECREATIONAL DEPARTMENT City Hall, Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon 665-2420 The Mount Vernon Recreational Department provides a myriad of leisure activities for youth, adults, senior citizens and the developmentally disabled. A number of indoor and outdoor facilities, seasonal events and a senior center are supported by the department. PHILIPSE MANOR HALL 29 Warburton Avenue, P.O. Box 469, Yonkers. 965-4027 This 300-year-old manor was the original Yonkers city Hall, and has been operating as a community museum since 1911. A fine collection of historical exhibits and alternating shows are featured. SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon 667-4116 Located on the Village Green of Old Eastchester, this complex houses an 18th century church, five-acre burial ground and visitor center with exhibits of site history. Call for tour information and other educational activities. THE HUDSON RIVER MUSEUM 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers 963-4550 This museum complex is comprised of the Trevor Mansion, Glenview, the Andrus Planetarium and a number of permanent art exhibits. The museum hosts assorted national exhibits and daily planetarium shows. YONKERS PARKS & RECREATION 285 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers 377-6450 The city maintains several quality parks including Utermeyer Park and Dunwoodie Golf Course, as well as pools and an ice rink. Contact the department for information on seasonal activities, recreational programs and summer camps. YONKERS RACEWAY Yonkers Avenue & Central Avenue, Yonkers 968-4200 Built in 1899, this one-half-mile track with 6,200 clubhouse seats features nightly trotter races and Tuesday matinee races. Various events and community activities are held at the Raceway. COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE Castle Place, New Rochelle 632-5300 The college offers a number of continuing education programs, film and author series and children's programs. A visit to the campus may include tours of Leland Castle, the Castle Gallery or the gardens located throughout the 20-acre campus. IONA COLLEGE 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle 633-2000 In addition to its diverse curriculum, Iona offers various classes, lectures and other educational activities. Special events are held at the college, including the art exhibits at Ryan Library, performances at Joyce Auditorium and an assortment of intercollegiate sporting events. LARCHMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont 834-2281 The library, designed in the neo-classical style, is home to the Oresman Gallery's monthly exhibits and the Ethel Whitehom Reading Room. The Friends of the Library run several events and lectures at the Village Hall. LARCHMONT RESERVOIR-JAMES G. JOHNSON CONSERVANCY P.O.Box 201, Entrance at 687 Weaver Street Larchmont 834-8478 This 60-acre sanctuary features miles of walking trails, woodland scenery, and local fauna. The Friends of the Reservoir sponsor seasonal activities for all ages, and a new Reservoir Nature Center is being planned. NEW ROCHELLE COUNCIL OF THE ARTS 110 Paine Avenue, New Rochelle 632-3990 In its 20th year, the council continues to produce a multitude of art showings, concerts and other community-based cultural activities. NEW ROCHELLE PARKS & RECREATION 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle 654-2086 The city maintains a number of fine recreation areas, playgrounds,open fishing sites and walking trails, as well as sponsoring seasonal activities. THOMAS PAINE COTTAGE & MUSEUM 983 North Avenue, New Rochelle 632-5376 A museum complex showcasing exhibits and artifacts relating to the early American writer and Philosopher. Housed on two acres, the facility includes the cottage and museum, as well as a memorial bridge and one-room school house. THE PELHAM ARTS CENTER 155 5th Avenue, Pelham 738-2525 The Center, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, offers various arts classes for children, families and adults. Performances and exhibitions are held throughout the year. WILDCLIFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 44 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle 235-4459 Opened in 1992, this center hosts a variety of musical events, dramatic shows, films and children's events. In addition to the 101-foot theatre, the outdoor stage, open during the summer months, seats 600 and provides a spectacular view of Long Island Sound. Visitors can tour the art gallery before the shows and plans are underway for an Outdoor Shakespeare on the Sound Festival. EMLIN THEATRE Library Lane, Mamaroneck 698-0098 This performing arts facility presents chamber music concerts, dance productions, children's theater works and lecture series. Various seasonal events and workshops are held. |
HARRISON COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS P.O.Box 305, Harrison 967-6356 The council presents a wide variety of arts-related activities benefetting Harrison Residents. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at the Municipal Building. A number of events are planned to coincide with Harrison's Tricentennial in 1996. MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE Purchase Street, Purchase 694-2200 In addition to its liberal arts curriculum, Manhattanville offers a number of adult education programs, lectures and art performances. Self-guided tours are permitted for Reid Hall, a spectacular Italianate castle built in 1892. OTTER CREEK PRESERVE The Nature Conservatory, Taylor's Lane, Mamaroneck A 27-acre santuary containing a multitude of natural habitats including marshes, woodlands and the Otter Creek wetlands. PLAYLAND PARK Playland Parkway,Rye 921-0370 Westchester County's premier amusement park, Playland features new and historic rides, kiddyland, a miniature golf course, a beach and boardwalk. The prototype for today's theme parks, Playland was the nation's first totally planned amusement area when it was built in 1928, and it continues to grow. PURCHASE COLLEGE - THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK 135 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase 251-6000 Purchases college offers a varied curriculum including a School of the Arts, College of Letters and Science, and a Division of Continuing Education. The College's Neuberger Museum (251-6133) and the Performing Arts Center (253-5933) present exhibitions and events of national renown. RYE ARTS CENTER 51 Milton Road, Rye 967-0700 The Rye Arts Center offers a diversity of educational activities in music, the visual arts, drama and literature for all ages and experience. Exhibitions, Community Theater productions, lectures and performances by internationally and regionally acclaimed artists are presented throughout the year. RYE NATURE CENTER 873 Boston Post Road P.O. Box 435, Rye 967-5150 A city-owned, 47-acre natural area, the Nature Center has 2 1/2 miles of trails that meander through various local habitats, as well as a discovery room, a resource library, wildflower garden, and gift shop. A number of seasonal events, classes and family programs are held. THE SQUARE HOUSE MUSEUM 1 Purchase Street, Rye 967-7588 A significant American historical site, the Museum has been restored and maintained by the Rye Historical Society. Guided tours are available daily of the extensive collection of historical exhibits pertaining to Rye and the surrounding area. Special events, lectures, demonstrations and various educational activities are offered. WAINWRIGHT HOUSE 260 Stuyvestant Avenue, Rye 967-6080 Wainwright House is a non-profit, nonsectarian learning center affiliated with the United Nations which offers education programs, retreats, and conferences. Various events are held throughout the year including authors' talks, films, lectures and presentations of current interest, music and art at Sundays at Three. ARDSLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 9 American Legion Drive, P.O. Box 523, Ardsley 693-6027 The society was founded in 1982 to collect, preserve and disseminate the history of Ardsley to members and the public. Ongoing projects include collecting oral history of residents and educational programs, as well as an active role in the Village of Ardsley's Centennial Celebration of 1996. THE GALLERY AT HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON Municipal Building, Maple Avenue, Hastings-On-Hudson 478-4141 Founded in 1976, The Gallery offers a wide variety of workshops, lectures and demonstrations for all ages. The Gallery presents six annual exhibitions and continues its community outreach programs. HISTORIC HUDSON VALLEY 150 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 631-8200 ext. 99 A non-profit educational organization, Historic Huson Valley operates a number of sites in the area, including Philipsburg Manor and Kykuit in North Tarrytown, and Sunnyside in Tarrytown. Special Events outreach to schools and daily programs are popular items on the organizations' calendar. LYNDHURST 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown 631-4481 This magnificent structure,designed in 1838, overlooks the Hudson River and is home to one of the finest examples of nineteenth century estate landscapes. The museum houses a collection of Victorian art and a wide variety of events are held throughout the year. MARYMOUNT COLLEGE 100 Marymount Avenue, Tarrytown 631-3200 Chartered in 1919, Marymount remains one of 84 women's colleges in the country. Various degree, professional development, certificate and continuing education programs are offered as well as men's and women's Weekend College. MERCY COLLEGE 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry 693-4500 The main campus in Dobbs Ferry provides a curriculum in liberal arts and scienses. The college holds lectures, professional art shows in the Maher Gallery and various intercollegiate athletic contests. OLD DUTCH CHURCH OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Route 9 & Sleepy Hollow Avenue, North Tarrytown 631-1123 Built in 1685, the Old Dutch Church is a Registered National Landmark. The church and cemetary represent the heritage of the Hudson Valley colonial settlers while remaining an active part of the community. PLAYTIME PRODUCTIONS P.O. Box 112, Ardsley 674-0906 Playtime Productions is a non-profit professional producer of outstanding children's theatrical entertainment at a number of locations in Westchester. Contact Playtime for information and an up-to-date calendar of shows. TARRYTOWN LIGHTHOUSE Kingland Point Park, Palmer Avenue, North Tarrytown 593-2634 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Lighthouse was decommissioned in 1965, after three-quarters of a century of service to the Hudson River shipping traffic. Nature, historic heritage and river interpretive programs are held on a monthly basis as well as seasonal events and guided tours. THE MUSIC HALL 13 Main Street, Tarrytown 631-3390 Built in 1885, The Music Hall is the oldest continually operating therater in Westchester. A number of theatrical productions, operas, concerts, ballets and children's shows are scheduled each year. TOWN HALL THEATER 85 Main Street, Irvington-On-Hudson 591-6602 Dating back to the turn of the century, the Town Hall Theater presents ongoing community events, children's shows and dramatic and musical productions. CUDNER-HYATT HOUSE 937 White Plains Posr Road, Scarsdale 723-1744 Dating from circa 1734, the house which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a traditional two-story clapboard farmhouse. Situated on the historic White Plains Post Road, the property once included more than 200 acres of orchards, farmland and pastures between the Hutchinson and Bronx Rivers. Now standing on one acre, the house reflects the middle-class lives of its original occupants, the Cudners, who lived here from pre-Revolutionary War times until 1836; and the Hyatts, from 1836 to 1972. 1828 QUAKER MEETING HOUSE 937 White Plains Post Road,Scarsdale 723-1744 The Quakers, known as the Society of Friends, were the first religious group to organize in Scarsdale. They gather in simple buildings for worship and prayer. This building is typical of the meeting houses built in the eastern United States during the 19th century. Today, the building houses the Scarsdale Historical Society Museum, which features changing exhibitions related to the arts and the humanities, meeting rooms and offices. The museum is open Wednesday-Friday, and Sunday. (Summer hours may vary). GREENBURGH NATURE CENTER Dromore Road, Scarsdale 723-3470 This 33-acre preserve is notable for its large tract of mature woodland, one of the few remaining significant open green spaces in southern Westchester County. It also includes manicured lawns, an apple orchard, a vineyard, a rock garden and an herb garden. The"Nunataks" Manor House (an Eskimo work meaning "Hill of Stone") contains rooms used for gatherings and exhibits. It also houses a nature museum which features displays of a variety of local and exotic fauna, many of which can be handled by the public. Closed Fridays. HARTSDALE PET CEMETARY 75 N. Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale 949-2583 Celebrating 100 years of burying pets in 1996, this cemetary is the oldest of its kind in the United States. More than 50,000 pets are buried on a scenic seven-and-a-half-acre hillside, icluding thoses of Diana Ross, Kate Smith, Gene Krupa, George Raft and Irene Castle. The cemetary even includes a lion, the pet of a divorced Russian princess, Vilma Lwoff-Parlaghy. A World War I Dog Memorial, erected with money raised from all over the country, honors the "gallant dogs who served on the battlefields from 1914-1918". HISTORIC GARDENS 937 White Plains Post Road, Scarsdale 723-1744 Located at the Cudner-Hyatt House Complex, the gardens are maintained by the Scarsdale Historical Society. During the past several years, the Society has been developing a diversified, professionally planned early period garden. It includes many types of flowers, vegetables herbs, shrubs and trees which a mid-19th century farm family would have planted. THE MARBLE SCHOOL OF 1835 388 California Road, Eastchester 793-1900 This schoolhouse was considered quite elegant for its day and at various times, served children from Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Eastchester and Mount Vernon. Formerly located at the site of the present junction of California Road and North Columbus Avenue, the school was moved to its current location in 1869. Visitors of all ages enjoy the schoolhouse, but it specializes in educational programs for fourth grade students. The students spend about two hours experiencing an ordinary 19th century school day, complete with lessons on slates and period games and toys. Open by appointment only. SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE 1 Meadway, Bronxville 337-0700 This campus of English Tudor-style buildings, modern facilities and small houses was founded in 1926. The Esther Raushenbush Library, honored by the American Institute of Architects for outstanding design , presents small but impressive art shows. Featuring mostly contemporary painters and sculptors, the exhibits change about every six weeks. Call 395-2411 for a full schedule of concerts, films, plays, dance performances and lectures that are open to the public. WAYSIDE COTTAGE 1039 Post Road, Scarsdale 723-6130 Restored to its pre-Revolutionary setting, this cottage at one time been a tavern, tea shop, antique store and public library. Dating back at least as far as 1729, it has survived skirmishes during the Revolutionary War and may have been used as part of the "underground railway" prior to and during the Civil War. Now home to the Junior League of Central Westchester, the cottage includes a Colonial sitting room, the Harvey Birch Room (named for James Fenimore Cooper character), and a large meeting room with antique floorboards. Tours may be arranged by request. WEINBERG NATURE CENTER 455 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale 723-4784 or 723-6602 Explore this wildlife sanctuary consisting of a meadow, fruit orchard, swamp, stream, beehive apiary, locust glade and Woodland Indian Village. Visitors can access the Varyvayanis Greenway Trail, an eighteen mile loop maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club, or the shorter trails located directly aroung the Trailside Museum. The museum houses both live animals and display specimens, notably the mounted bird collection, a variety of New York State animals and a Native American exhibit. Trails are open dawn-dusk; the Trailside Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday.(In summer, Monday-Friday.) |
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