Busy Summer on Bannerman IslandThe summer 2025 season was a busy one for Bannerman Island. Take a look at the Bannerman Island Movie Night line up below. The stage is set directly in front of the "historic Bannerman Residence (little castle) on Bannerman Island." Bannerman Islands Spooky HistoryWhile watching a live performance of Dracula on an island in the middle of the Hudson River is creepy in and of itself, the island has a spooky history of its own. There are many legends that surround Bannerman Island like one report from Visit Vortex that alleges Native Americans believed Bannerman Island was possessed by evil spirits.