If you’re ever in the Hudson River Valley, try to make time to visit the many historical homes in the area not too far from New York City. If you check out the website for the Historic Hudson Valley you can see the various sites that you can visit.
On my recent visit to New York I walked by the Philipsburg Manor Restoration and was happy to see that it was just as I remembered it from growing up. I lived right up the street from it and as a youth took it for granted. Now I realize how special it is that this property has been preserved as a historical site.
Another site that I have a more personal connection to is Lyndhurst. This property was built in 1838, whereas Philipsburg Manor was established about a hundred years earlier.
Lyndhurst was the site of my very first job. I was employed there for 2 years as a tour guide. I was trained for a couple days and as a 16 year old was sent out to give tours on my own. What a way to learn public speaking! The house is fascinating and the grounds are spectacular with wonderful views of the Hudson River. As an employee I was lucky to be able to visit parts of the house that aren’t on the tour-even going out on top of the tower on the right. Obviously this photo was not taken last week, but back in June on a very hot summer day. Whatever the season, these properties are interesting and well worth a visit.
Janie~ Glad you had a good time coming back home. My first job was as a Police Dispatcher for the NYS Park Police. I worked at the Mills Manison in Staatsburg. Phillips Manor was one of the sites that we patroled! Another small world story for us
I love going to the Vanderbuilt, Roosevelt, Valkill, Mills Mansion and Montgomery Place..which are all historic sites in our area
Robin-we hope to come back in the summer and do some real exploring of the Hudson Valley and I’ve never been to all the houses you’ve mentioned. It’s funny how you can be from an area and not really know it!