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Thomas Paine
Cottage Museum
20 Sicard Ave., New Rochelle 914-633-1776
A National Historic Landmark and former homestead of Thomas Paine whose pamphlet, “Common Sense,” helped spark the American Revolution. Headquarters of the Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association. The museum exhibits include artifacts and furniture from the 18th century to present day, the founding of New Rochelle by the French Huguenots, past and current prominent citizens of New Rochelle and artifacts from the Siwanoy tribe. The Sophia Brewster one-room schoolhouse, circa 1836, is on view on the Cottage grounds along with Paine’s original gravesite. Visit website and Facebook page for operating hours and year-round special events. thomaspainecottage.org
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
555 Bedford Rd., Tarrytown 914-366-6900
Stained-glass windows by European masters, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, adorn this unassuming country church. Henri Matisse’s last work, the Rose Window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall create a dramatic combination of light and color, art and spirituality. Step inside and be inspired. Check website for tour availability. hudsonvalley.org
Van Cortlandt Manor
525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson; 914-366-6900 Explore the 18th-century stone manor
house and brick ferry house of New York’s prominent Van Cortlandt family. Costumed interpreters, period furnishings, American decorative arts, and beautiful gardens. Check website for tour availability. hudsonvalley.org
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
3 W. Sunnyside Lane, Irvington; 914- 366-6900; 914-591-8763 weekends America’s “Founding Father of Literature” created a romantic, picturesque estate nestled along the Hudson riverbank. Visitors today hear about Washington Irving’s storied past and how he came to be America’s first internationally famous author. His characters, from the Headless Horseman to Rip Van Winkle, are global icons. Open May-Nov. Check website for specific house and special events. hudsonvalley.org
Westchester Veterans Museum
Rt. 35, Somers; 914-864-7263
Photos, paintings, prints and military memorabilia from conflicts in which Westchester residents served. Opening Spring 2024. Open Sat.-Sun. 12-4pm. Weekday tours. parks.westchestergov.comw/ veterans-memorial
Yorktown Museum
1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights; 914-962-2970
Visit a re-created 18th century home and an early Mohegan Indian settlement. Discover the Old Put Railroad and see how local farms operated. Find unique gifts, enjoy fascinating and detailed miniatures, conduct research
– all in our convenient location in Yorktown Heights. Open year-round Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 1 pm-4 pm. yorktownmuseum.org
MEMORIALS
Gold Star Mother Monument
Next to River Branch Library, Yonkers Honors mothers who have lost children in service to the USA.
The Great Hunger Memorial
V. E. Macy Park, Ardsley
Recognizes impact of the Great Hunger of 19th-century Ireland.
Mount Kisco 9/11 Memorial
100 Main St., Mount Kisco
9/11 Memorial.
The People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall
Webb Field-N. Central Ave., Hartsdale
2,000+ hand-painted tiles related to events of September 11, 2001.
“The Rising” September 11 Memorial
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
An 80-foot-high steel structure honoring Westchester residents who died on and because of September 11, 2001.
Veteran and War Memorials
2610 Amawalk Rd., Somers 914-864-7263
Merchant Marine Memorial, Trail of Honor, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
War Dog Memorial - Hartsdale Pet Cemetery 75. N. Central Park Ave., Hartsdale Erected in 1923 to honor military dogs that served in World War I.
World War I Memorial
West Lot at the County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains
Recently rededicated memorial plaques and trees commemorating soldiers from Westchester County who gave their lives in World War I. The original memorial was dedicated on Armistice Day in 1921.
Westchester Holocaust Memorial
Martine Ave., White Plains
Recognizes lives lost during the Holocaust. •
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