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Free Battle of Stony Point 247th Anniversary Celebration July 18

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History will come to life at the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site as the community gathers to commemorate the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Stony Point on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The free event will feature living history demonstrations by reenactors from the 2nd New York Regiment and 4th New Jersey Volunteers, who will showcase military drills, musket demonstrations, and life inside an 18th-century military encampment. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the daily lives of Revolutionary War soldiers and explore the historic battlefield.

Please note: There will be no battle reenactment during this year’s anniversary event.

Guests can also enjoy presentations by colonial interpreter Tom Hunt, who will demonstrate food preservation techniques used during the American Revolution, offering a glimpse into everyday life during the nation’s fight for independence.

The event is free to attend, although donations are welcome to help support the site’s educational programming.

The celebration will take place at Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, located at 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point, NY 10980.

For more information, call 845-786-2521 or visit the Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse Facebook page.

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Free Nyack Urban Sketchers Meetup Set for Sept. 8

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August 26, 2026

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The Nyack Urban Sketchers will hold their monthly meetup on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Nyack Library’s Creative Lab.

The free gathering will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and offers participants an opportunity to come together and practice urban sketching in a creative, community setting.

The meetup is open to those interested in sketching and drawing, whether they are longtime urban sketchers or simply looking for a creative activity.

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Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Nyack Library, Creative Lab
Cost: Free

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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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August 7, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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