Stony Point, NY

Local Events

Reenactments, heritage festivals, and living history programs — experience the Revolution where it happened.

Upcoming This Year

Oct

Ceremony

André Captors Commemoration and Revolutionary War Walking Tour

Tappan Historic District and DeWint House, Tappan, NY

An annual commemorative event held in nearby Tappan, NY honoring the capture and execution of British spy Major John André, whose involvement in Benedict Arnold's plot to surrender West Point was intimately connected to the strategic importance of Stony Point and the Hudson Highlands. The program includes guided walking tours of the historic Tappan district, the DeWint House (Washington's headquarters), and the André execution site, with costumed interpreters and historical lectures.

FreeHeld on or near October 2, the anniversary of André's execution in 1780; contact the Tappan Historical Society or DeWint House to confirm dates.

Earlier This Year

Jul

– 17

ReenactmentFeatured

Battle of Stony Point Anniversary Reenactment

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, Stony Point, NY

Annual living history reenactment of General Anthony Wayne's daring midnight bayonet assault on the British fortifications at Stony Point, July 16, 1779. The event features hundreds of costumed reenactors from Continental and British units, musket and artillery demonstrations, period camp life, sutler displays, and narrated accounts of the battle. The reenactment typically takes place on the actual battlefield terrain overlooking the Hudson River.

FreeHeld on or near the July 16 anniversary, typically the third weekend of July; exact dates vary by year. Check with Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site for current schedule.More info →

Jun

Guided Tour

Stony Point Battlefield Living History Saturdays

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, Stony Point, NY

Throughout the summer season, the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site hosts living history programs on select Saturdays. Costumed interpreters demonstrate aspects of 18th-century military and civilian life including musket firing, cooking, blacksmithing, and camp routines. Visitors can tour the museum, explore the battlefield trails, and learn about the strategic significance of Stony Point and King's Ferry during the American Revolution.

FreeSelect Saturdays from mid-June through mid-October; contact Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site for specific dates.More info →

Jul

Ceremony

Independence Day Celebration at Stony Point Battlefield

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, Stony Point, NY

A patriotic Fourth of July program held at the Stony Point Battlefield featuring musket and cannon firing demonstrations, fife and drum music, readings of the Declaration of Independence, and interpretive talks about the role Stony Point and the Hudson Highlands played in securing American independence. The event provides family-friendly activities and opportunities to explore the battlefield grounds.

FreeHeld on or near July 4; contact Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site to confirm dates and programming.

Aug

Guided Tour

Stony Point Lighthouse Open House and Heritage Day

Stony Point Lighthouse, Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, Stony Point, NY

The oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River, built in 1826 on the grounds of the Revolutionary War battlefield, opens for special heritage tours. Visitors can climb the lighthouse, explore its history and connection to the surrounding battlefield, and enjoy interpretive programs about maritime life on the Hudson River. The event often coincides with broader Hudson Valley heritage and lighthouse celebration weekends.

FreeTypically held during National Lighthouse Day weekend (around August 7) or Hudson River Valley Ramble in September; contact site to confirm dates.