This lecture by Eve M. Kahn shares the remarkable life of forgotten trailblazing journalist Zoe Anderson Norris who predicted her own death.

In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Chuck Stead, and special guest Kathy Tappenden, presented the lecture program "An Artist Sees the Cotton Club" on Sunday, March 1, to a full parlor of guests at Harmony Hall. The program explored scenic artist Paul Tappenden’s work on The Cotton Club, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Tappenden and his fellow artists recreated plantation murals for the film, drawing inspiration from original Cotton Club paintings. As guests arrived, music

This is an exhibit of The Seven Taverns that existed along the Ramapo Pass where George Washington actually slept.

In this first biography of Norris, independent scholar Eve Kahn restores the legacy of her subject's legacy through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, bringing Zoe Anderson Norris’s extraordinary life back into the spotlight.

The Friends of Harmony Hall–Jacob Sloat House are pleased to present An Artist Sees the Cotton Club , a special art presentation exploring a remarkable series of paintings by the late artist Paul Tappenden (March 23, 1947 – October 4, 2021). This program offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the legendary Cotton Club from an artist’s unique vantage point, where creativity, movement, and history came together during the development of a major motion picture. About

By Peter Bush, descendant of Jacob Sloat The old and new year merged at The Friends of Harmony Hall Victorian Cocktail Party on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Guests enjoyed hearty appetizers, drinks, and desserts in the beautiful glow of 1848 rooms decorated in holiday finery. Live music by Hudson Valley Wind and Brass Ensemble featured music of The Nutcracker and other Victorian Holiday favorites. In the dining room, guests were treated to a historical demonstration of Dickens'

This is a recap of the Annual Victorian Holiday in Sloatsburg, NY

This is a Hudson Valley News feature on the 2025 Victorian Holiday event at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House in Sloatsburg, NY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 1-5PM Snow Date: December 14th The 1848 Greek Revival mansion will be decorated in holiday finery for our annual Victorian Holiday at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House. Enjoy live music, sweet treats, our signature hot mulled cider, Children’s crafts + a visit from Santa 2-2:30pm! Unique hand-made crafts available in Ye Olde HOLIDAY Shoppe. Members $5.00 | Non-members $10 17 & under FREE. Purchase your tickets HERE! Tickets also available at the door. Phot

The most critical preservation project is currently underway. Fundraising for the essential front porch project has been ongoing for nearly two decades!

Entombed under wallboard was the impressive ceiling plaster work, over-mantle, and the intact ceiling medallion.

Here's our recap of our 15th Annual Highlands Bluegrass Festival.

Announcing our 15th Annual Highlands Bluegrass Festival: Music & Crafts

The Friends of Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House's Annual Grateful Dead Tribute is one of the favorite sought out outdoor music festivals in the lower Hudson Valley.

Harrison Oney Bush, Jr., died peacefully at home on June 28, 2025. He was the son of Harrison O. Bush, Sr., and Mary Allen Bush, a direct descendant of Jacob Sloat, founder of Sloatsburg. he and his son Peter were instrumental in founding the nonprofit Friends of Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House preservation/restoration to save his Great, Great Grandfather's 1848 homestead which was was in imminent threat of being torn down.

Friends of Harmony Hall Jacob Sloat House announces 2025 Grateful Dead Tribute

On May 3, 2025 – Kentucky Derby Saturday, The Friends of Harmony Hall hosted another unforgettable afternoon of elegance and tradition...

The Friends of Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House are thrilled to share exciting news that marks a significant step forward in our ongoing...

This is a recap of New York Times' Contributing writer Eve M. Kahn's talk about forgotten legacy Anna Francis Levins at Harmony Hall.

An event to enjoy a Victorian Tea Time at Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House in Sloatsburg.