For decades, the history of slavery and the underground railroad in the Rivertowns was untold. Slavery was recognized as a Southern economic institution; however, it also was embraced in the North.
A hot cup of coffee or tea is just the thing to enjoy on a crisp fall day in the Rivertowns. As temperatures drop, visit these locally owned shops for brews and experiences that, although unique, are similarly delicious.
Irving was the first American author to gain international acclaim, as his contributions to literature captured the imagination of foreign readers. He enjoyed celebrity status, especially in England and Spain, where his published works have been translated into Spanish.
Regardless of the reason that writers and readers come to the Hudson Valley Writers Center in Sleepy Hollow, what strikes them first is the charm of the space.
Tilly, who has been an architect since 1978, is a Certified Passive House Consultant, and his firm is a member of the Association for Preservation Technology. He spoke with the Neighborhood Buzz about restoration work in and near the Rivertowns.
Power walkers, bicyclists, families strolling, joggers—the Governor Mario M. Cuomo (formerly the Tappan Zee) Bridge Path, between the historic villages of Tarrytown and South Nyack in Rockland County, has room for all to enjoy the majestic views of the Hudson River.
On July 3, 1782, a skirmish between a colonial scouting unit and British forces broke out near Tarrytown. Fighting in the ranks was a soldier by the name of Deborah Sampson—a woman who had disguised herself as a man.
In recent years, on-location filming has increased in the Rivertowns. Location managers, as well as producers and directors, have found that the area offers diverse locations to accommodate their scripts as well as their production crew and cast of actors.
