This is a good sign indeed

Posted: May 15 2009

Posted by HVBlogger in Historic Hudson Valley

NewSignWEB.jpgNo, a highway is not being built inside Philipsburg Manor, but the historic site saw the official unveiling this morning of new Thruway signs that will guide travelers to Philipsburg and other HHV attractions.

"The Authority is pleased to partner with Historic Hudson Valley to promote these nationally recognized historic locations within the heart of the Hudson Valley," said Thruway Authority Executive Director Michael R. Fleischer.

"Historic Hudson Valley is proud and honored to have its attractions featured in this Thruway project," said Waddell W. Stillman, president of Historic Hudson Valley. "The new signs will inform visiting travelers and remind local citizens that history and entertainment are just around the corner."

You can see the signs northbound along I-87 just south of Interchange 9 and southbound along I-87 just north of Interchange 10.

The signs -- quite attractive as highway signage goes -- highlight Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, Union Church of Pocantico Hills, Philipsburg Manor, Van Cortlandt Manor, and Washington Irving's Sunnyside.

Shown above at the unveiling are HHV President Waddell W. Stillman, HHV Trustee Herb Nass, New York State Thruway Authority Board member Brandon R. Sall, and New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Michael Fleischer.

We got all sheepish

Posted: Apr 21 2009

Posted by HVBlogger in Special EventsSheepPhilipsburg Manor

lambs400.jpgWeave400.jpgYou wouldn't know it from the rain today and yesterday, but the weather @ Sheep-to-Shawl on Saturday and Sunday was pretty stellar. Big crowds and big sunshine. Here's a couple of photographic examples of the festivities, courtesy of image guru Bryan Haeffele.

If you took some shots and they exist on the Web, leave a comment and a link below.

20 reasons to visit Philipsburg Manor this weekend

Posted: Apr 13 2009

Posted by HVBlogger in Special EventsSheepPhilipsburg Manor

MaybellMarigoldWEB.jpgtripletsMaeveWeb.jpgDo you really need 20 reasons to come to Sheep-to-Shawl at Philipsburg Manor this weekend? Well, we've got them. Specifically, 19 newborn lambs - including a set of rare triplets! - and a baby calf named Marigold.

The triplets and Marigold (and mother cow Maebell) are on display in these wonderful images taken by Maeve Montalvo, a farmer at Philipsburg Manor.

I'm pretty sure the triplets don't yet have names. Any suggestions?

Sheep-to-Shawl takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10-6. Click here for a schedule of events.

Oh, and shhhhh, don't tell anyone, BUT, if you use the promo code BAA when you buy tickets online, you'll get $3 off kids' tickets. That's a 50% savings. That's a recession buster, buster.

Winter WonderLights YouTube Video Contest winner #4

Posted: Jan 20 2009

Posted by HVBlogger in Winter WonderLightsVideo

Last but not least in the Winter WonderLights YouTube Video Contest, is Alan Fox, who cleverly wove together some moody music and great visuals and has thus earned the fourth and final iPod touch, courtesy of WHUD 100.7. Nice job, Alan!

The YouTube virtual shelf now runneth over with great Winter WonderLights videos. Many thanks to all who entered!

Winter WonderLights YouTube Video Contest winner #3

Posted: Jan 19 2009

Posted by HVBlogger in Winter WonderLightsVideo

Next up in the Winter WonderLights winner's circle is Thomas Stigi, who delivered this rather dramatic and lively vid that's just a delight.

Thomas's efforts make him the third WWL attendee to earn an iPod touch, courtesy of WHUD 100.7 Check out his excellent work below.

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