EXCITING NEWS!

Westchester County Tourism & Film has been awarded a $250,000 grant through Empire State Development's Market New York program to support two immersive, two-day events in 2025 and 2026 at select Westchester County parks—showcasing the pivotal roles of Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, and New York State in the Revolutionary War. The funding will also enable the creation of dynamic website content to educate visitors about Westchester's history and heritage.

The events and online content will be organized in coordination with Westchester County's key partners, including Revolutionary Westchester 250 and local historical organizations.

• In September 2025 a two-day festival, an expanded version of our 2024 Revolution on the Hudson event, will be held at Croton Point Park.

• In October 2026 a two-day 250th anniversary event with the reenactment of the Battle of White Plains will take place at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

RW250 President Constance Kehoe said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Westchester County Tourism & Film on programs that bring the history of the American Revolution to life in Westchester. This grant will allow us to greatly expand our current initiatives and create lifelong memories of the 250th Commemoration for residents and visitors. We look forward to a continued partnership highlighting our region's rich and diverse heritage.”

Read the full press release here.