Van Cortlandt Manor:
A working estate and elegant country house on the banks of the Croton River. A National Historic Landmark, the 18th-century stone manor house contains Georgian and Federal period furnishings, and a kitchen with original hearth and oven. The grounds include an 18th century tavern and tenant house complete with furnishings and artifacts, herb and vegetable gardens, and orchards. The site is a living history museum that offers tours and demonstrations. The Van Cortlandts were one of New York's most prominent families, who faced and influenced pressing political issues of the time. The site is available for tented events and weddings.
