The Restful Beauty of the Cemetery of the Evergreens
The Cemetery of the Evergreens is one of our borough’s great park cemeteries, a place where people went to not only visit their departed loved ones, but enjoy the beauty of nature, take in the views and vistas, and relax in a restful glen or bower.
Giving a Gardener His Due: Memorial Day Weekend Events Pay Homage at Montgomery Place
Born into slavery at the estate of the Livingston family, Alexander Gilson nurtured and managed the lush landscape for decades.
The A.J. Davis-Designed Country Retreat of a Former Pierrepont Brooklynite and Attorney General
For 100 years the Hurst Pierrepont estate was the country retreat of a family whose patriarch was a well-known jurist of the 19th century.
Three Hudson Valley Board-and-Batten Cottages, Starting at $398K
If you've seen Grant Wood's classic "American Gothic" painting then you've seen a board-and-batten house, even if you didn't realize it.
5 Historic Sites to Visit for Some Spooky Seasonal Fun This Fall
It may seem a bit early to be planning your Halloween activities, but for many historic sites the season of pumpkins, ghouls and creepy fun means special programs that sell out quickly.
From Ruin to Restoration: Saving the Picturesque Legacy of Hudson’s Dr. Oliver Bronson House
Twenty-one years ago its once grand porches were piled with garbage, plywood closed up the gracefully proportioned windows and the once welcoming veranda was stripped of its ornament.
A Wintry Tour of the 19th Century Houses of Newburgh (Photos)
Newburgh, perched on a scenic spot along the western banks of the Hudson River, is a must see for 19th century architecture buffs.
Can the Greek Revival Masterpiece of Newburgh Be Saved?
Despite its architectural significance, the early 19th century Dutch Reformed Church has been vacant and deteriorating for decades as the community and preservationists have struggled to come up with a plan to save the masterwork.
How Litchfield Villa, the Picturesque Mansion of Prospect Park, Came to Be (Photos)
In the midst of the natural wonders of Prospect Park is a reminder of the country estates that dotted the Brooklyn landscape in the 19th century.
Upstate House Museums Dress Up for the Holidays (Photos)
In the mood for an upstate adventure that captures the traditions of the season? It isn't too late to squeeze in a trip to one of the historic sites that are bedecked for the holidays.
