Pathway Through History weekend in New York is next weekend (October 11^th-13^th), which showcases New York State's fascinating history.

In Putnam County, I LOVE NY has featured three events.

1) The Legendary Ride of Sybil Ludington
Date(s): October 9^th – October 16^th
Location: The Sybil Ludington Statue along the shores of Lake Gleneida in Carmel, NY
Rally Date: Sunday, October 12^th at 2:00 PM
Price: Free

Help us Preserve a Hudson Valley Heroine! Talk a walk along scenic Lake Gleneida in Carmel, NY, and discover the legendary story of Sybil Ludington, the teenage heroine of the Revolutionary War. On this self-guided tour, interpretive panels will share the tale of Sybil’s night ride on April 26, 1777, when she altered her father’s Militia Regiment to the burning of Danbury. You’ll also learn about her life in Putnam County and the celebrated sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973), who created the striking equestrian statue to honor Sybil’s courageous ride. Sybil’s ride has inspired poems, children’s books, television programs, board games, and even an opera! Come uncover the truth behind her story and celebrate the magnificent statue that stands at the heart of Carmel Hamlet, right along her historic route. Join your neighbors and community members for a rally on Sunday, October 12th at 2:00 PM to raise awareness for the statue’s restoration as we look ahead to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

For more information contact the County Historian’s Office (845) 808-1420
County Historian - Putnam County, New York

2) Tour: Scenic Vistas: Landscape as Culture in Early New York
Date(s): October 10, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Boscobel House and Gardens [1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY]

Scenic Vistas: Landscape as Culture in Early New York is a sweeping new exhibition that brings together historic 19th-century decorative arts and contemporary works to demonstrate the longstanding significance of landscape depictions in the Hudson Valley. In conversation with the historic objects are contemporary Hudson Valley based artists including Alison McNulty, Jean-Marc Sovak, Kat Howard, and more.

For more information: Tour: Scenic Vistas: Landscape as Culture in Early New York | Garrison, NY 10524 OR Scenic Vistas: Landscape as Culture in Early New York - Boscobel 

3) Mountain Ave and Nelsonville Cemetery Tour
Date(s): October 11, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Mountain Avenue Cemetery Gate [44 Craigside Drive, Cold Spring, NY]

What history lies in some of the oldest cemeteries in Philipstown? Join Putnam History Museum for a special tour to unearth the stories buried in the Mountain Avenue and Nelsonville Cemeteries. Learn the stories of the deceased, from the first European settlers in Philipstown to the 19th century immigrants who listed their countries of origin in the headstone, Civil War veterans, poets, and more! PHM staff will also dig into the hidden meaning behind the cemetery’s symbolism, and what it says about the person interred. We will meet at the at the Mountain Avenue Cemetery Gate on Craigside Drive behind Haldane Elementary School. This is the Saturday, 10/11/25, date, with tour times available at 3:30PM and 5:00PM. For tours on Friday, 10/24, please see our website.

For more information: Mountain Ave and Nelsonville Cemetery Tour | Cold Spring, NY 10516 OR Mountain Ave and Nelsonville Cemetery Tour (10/11/25) – Putnam History Museum


Additional Events

▪ Self-guided tours at the Historic Red Mills.
Location: Historic Red Mills Park [23 Hill Street, Mahopac, NY]

Come take a walk through Historic Red Mills Park, home to a rich industrial and agricultural history. Red Mills was the home of a colonial-era sawmill and grist mill, owned by Beverly Robinson, that grew the surrounding area into a thriving and prosperous hamlet, and later featured what is possibly the first carding mill in America. A major site of relevance during the Revolutionary War, Red Mills Park's sluiceway and mill wheels have been preserved in the historic park, along with informational panels telling the story of Beverly Robinson, the Philipse family, and Benedict Arnold. The tour is a self-guided walking tour.