A Weekend for the History Books

Day One:

Start your day in Croton-on-Hudson with delicious scratch-made baked goods, including muffins and scones, at Baked by Susan. Pair it with a freshly-brewed coffee to get the perfect amount of fuel for your morning's adventure. After breakfast, visit Croton Gorge Park for stunning views of the dam and spillway along with 97-acres of lush property with picnic spaces and trail access to New York State's Old Croton Aqueduct. 

Next, Head to Croton Point Park for the first day of REV FEST 250. Be sure to get there by 11:00am to enlist as a member of Washington’s Continental Army. During this experience, you'll dress as a soldier and be immersed in the daily routines and challenges faced by those serving during the Revolution. When you've worked up an appetite, visit the food trucks at the event for a variety of delicious bites. Adults can sample locally made craft brews from Captain Lawrence Brewery.

Spend the rest of the afternoon visiting the encampment, learning the tale of Deborah Simpson, a woman who fought disguised as a man, and drumming along with the group at the drum circle. 

Wrap up the day with a relaxing dinner along the Hudson River at 3 Westerly Bar and Grill in Ossining. Serving Modern American Cuisine, the restaurant is housed in a distinctive free-standing lighthouse and has a variety of indoor and al fresco dining options.

Settle in for the night with a special 177.50 rate at Windrose on Hudson with promo code REV FEST - book online or call (866) 902-6716. The resort-style property includes a tri-level fitness center, hiking trails, basketball and volleyball courts, bicycles, and three fire pits perfect for evening relaxation or a friendly lawn game competition. 

Day Two:

Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at Windrose on Hudson's Cafe 56 or venture out to the all-day breakfast at DD’s Diner. Before the day's historical adventures, take a short drive to meet the award-winning huacaya alpacas and Icelandic horses at Faraway Farm Alpacas (be sure to reserve your private tour in advance). Drop by the gift shop for artisan creations including homegrown yarn, sweaters, shawls, hats, scarves, gloves; ultra-soft throws, hand-woven rugs, and the world’s softest stuffed animals. 

Then, get ready for another engaging day at REV FEST 250. View a cannon firing and hear the tale of Liss, an enslaved woman who may have been part of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring. Witness a groundbreaking collaborative performance featuring violinist Daisy Jopling and Indigenous Enterprise. Get swept away by the award-winning music of the Westchester Symphonic Winds and then raise your voice with Broadway Rave: A Hamilton Sing-Along. 

End the fun-filled weekend with another scenic Hudson River meal at The Boathouse in Ossining.