September 6 & 7, 10 a.m.: Historic Bicycle Tour of Olde Fishkill. A self-guided tour of up to 25 historic sites, depending on the loop that you choose. You will be riding along significant routes from the Revolutionary War era where you can see the site of the Fishkill encampment and supply depot, and visit the home of one of America’s first female entrepreneurs. There are three tour skill levels. Visit www.soundearth.com/biketour.html to see the mapped routes.
September 6, 12 noon to 3 p.m.: Norrie Point Kayak Tour. Experienced guides will take you on a tour of Norrie Point and nearby spots including Bard Rock and Black Creek Preserve. This is perfect for beginners and includes use of a sea kayak and all gear. Preregistration costs $50 and can be made by calling (845) 246-2187. Norrie Point Paddlesport Center at 1 Norrie Way in Staatsburg.
September 6, 9:30 a.m.: Fourth annual Paddle for a Cure. Have fun on a poker paddle from Beacon to Cold Spring. Individuals/teams will pick up cards from various points to create a winning “hand.” Enjoy a picnic, music, festival and raffles at the end of the paddle. Proceeds will be donated to the Support Connection of Yorktown, an organization supporting patients and families dealing with breast and ovarian cancers. The $50 preregistration includes an event giveaway, picnic lunch and donation. Call (646) 372-0500 to register and for more information. Meet at Long Dock Road in Beacon.
September 6 & 7, 10 a.m.: Self-Guided Tour of Recreation on the Hudson River Past and Present. Hike the Greenway Trail (1.5 miles) at Carnwath Farm. Come see an iceboat, Hudson River sloop and other boats and hear lectures on recreation on the Hudson. Call (845) 473-0903 or visit www.sportsmuseumdcny.org for more information. Carnwath Farm on Wheeler Hill Road in Wappingers Falls.
September 6 & 7, 1 p.m.: Revolutionary War Headquarters Guided Tour. Visit one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County used as an Officers’ Headquarters at the Fishkill Supply Depot. Many Revolutionary War heroes visited there, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. The last tour begins at 3 p.m. Visit www.fishkillhistoricalsociety.org or call (845) 896-9560 for more information. Van Wyck Homestead Museum at 504 Route 9 in Fishkill.
September 7, 10 a.m.: Village of Wappingers Falls Volkswalk. Choose a three- or six-mile trail that will take you through the historic village of Wappingers Falls. See the Mesier Homestead, an old textile manufacturing site. Register between 10 a.m. and 12 noon, finish by 2 p.m. Meet at 9 Mesier Park in Wappingers Falls.
September 6, 10 a.m.: Wappinger Greenway Trail Village Talk and Walk. Local historians will take you on a guided tour through the Grinnell Public Library District and the Mesier Homestead. After the talk, head for a walk on the Greenway Trail with a guide. For more information, visit www.grinnell-library.org. Grinnell Public Library District at 2642 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls.
September 7, 1 p.m.: What You See and What You Don’t See. Come for a leisurely guided stroll through the grounds to explore what you see…and what you don’t see. Staatsburgh’s landscape architect designed a landscape for the Gilded Age in 1895. In doing so, much of the technology and labor that made the turn-of-the-century estate run was purposefully hidden. Staatsburgh State Historic Site at 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Road 1 in Staatsburgh.
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September 7, 8:30 a.m.: Barry Hopkins Memorial Run. This 3.8-mile cross-country run will take place mostly on historic carriage roads with a few hills and magnificent views. The first 75 registrants will be given a tee-shirt. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the run will start at 9:30 a.m. A free kids’ race will start at 9 a.m. There is a $15 fee for non-members and $10 for members. For more information, call (518) 828-0135. Olana State Historic Site at 5720 Route 9G in Hudson.
September 6, 11 a.m.: Germantown-RamsHorn Kayak Paddle. Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Hudson River, going about four miles north to Scenic Hudson’s RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary. An Audubon Society naturalist will talk about the ecology found there. Then, the group will return to North Germantown at about 3 p.m. for refreshments provided by the Germantown Parks Association. A moderate paddle, for advanced beginner skill levels and up. To register, call (646) 431-5954 or (518) 537-4603. Begin and end at Lasher Park Boat Launch on Northern Boulevard/Anchorage Road in Germantown.
September 5, 8 p.m.: Harvest Moon Stroll. Environmental educator Fran Martino will take you for a stroll on the paths to see the almost-full Harvest Moon. Advance registration can be made by calling (518) 828-1872, extension 109. Wagon House Education Center at Olana State Historic Site at 5720 Route 9G in Hudson.
September 6 & 7, 1 p.m.: Hudson Historic Walking Tour. See the history of the city from its founding in 1764 to today, with all of its historic architecture, antique shops, art galleries and vibrant cultural scene. For more information and to preregister, call (917) 880-6732. Meet at Promenade Hill at the flagpole at the foot of Warren Street, First & Front Street.
September 7, 4 to 7 p.m.: Robert Hite Sculpture Exhibit Opening Reception – Clermont’s Imagined Histories. A solo art exhibition with Guggenheim fellow Robert Hite. The show will include images of sculptural installations on the property. Visit https://bit.ly/1A2gsix or call (518) 537-6622 for more information. Clermont State Historic Site at 87 Clermont Avenue in Germantown.
