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A visit to our historically significant sites enhances classroom learning by allowing students to experience history where it happened. Surrounded by historic buildings, landscapes and artifacts, students develop a deeper understanding of the people who lived in the Hudson Valley from the 1700s through the twentieth century. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, our trained museum educators help students make connections to the past and to learn how history relates to life today. We look forward to welcoming you at Historic Hudson Valley.
Planning your Visit
What you need to know to make a reservation:
- Which site and program are you interested in?
- What date would you like to visit? (Have two alternate dates in mind.)
- How many students will be in your group? How many adults? (Note maximum group size for each program. You are entitled to one free adult for every ten students. Additional adults are $5 per person, per site.)
- Do you have students with special needs?
- Do you need picnic facilities? (Sunnyside lunchroom and all outdoor picnic areas are available by reservation only.) For Philipsburg, Sunnyside, Van Cortlandt, Union Church call the Reservationist at 914/631-8200 ext 628; for Montgomery Place , call 914/631-8200 ext 618
After you have made your reservation:
- You will receive a confirmation letter within four weeks of making your reservation.
- Check the time and date of your visit on the confirmation letter.
- Sign and return one copy with the $50 deposit required to hold your reservation.
Before your visit:
- You will receive a pre-visit packet and driving directions.
- The site Education Coordinator will call you to discuss your goals for your class trip and answer questions about what you can expect.
- Review rules of conduct with your students and chaperones.
- Remind your students to dress for the weather - programs are held rain or shine!
- To cancel your reservation or change your group size, date or time, call the Reservationist at 914/631-8200 ext 628.
- All reservations are final two weeks prior to your visit. No adjustments to the balance due will be made after that date, and no refunds will be made for students not in attendance on the day of the visit.
On the day of your visit:
- Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your program begins to allow time for check-in. Your program will be modified if you are late.
- Teachers and chaperones are responsible for and must supervise their group during the entire visit.
- If you will be late or if you must cancel, call the site directly at: Philipsburg Manor - 914/631-3993 ext 13 ; Sunnyside - 914/591-8763 ext 12 ; Van Cortlandt Manor - 914/271-8981 ext 12 ; Union Church - 914/332-6659; Montgomery Place - 845/758-5461 ext 26
Acknowledgements
Historic Hudson Valley's education programs for young people are supported by generous contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies. These include:
- Bayer Healthcare
- The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation
- Ciba Specialty Chemicals
- The Frelinghuysen Foundation
- Frog Rock Foundation
- William T. Grant Foundation
- The Hearst Foundation
- Open Society Institute
- The David Rockefeller Fund
- St. Faith's House Foundation
- The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust
- Software Guidance and Assistance
- John W. and Laura S. Stewart Foundation
- TimeWarner
- Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Pinkster is supported, in part, by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc ; Programs are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; Programs are made possible, in part, by the Westchester Arts Council with funds from Westchester County Government; Major support has been provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities for the reinterpretation of Philipsburg Manor.
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