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 Constitution Island
Business Type: American Revolution
West Point Military Academy
West Point, 10996
Orange County
(845)446-8676
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| | | Constitution Island is located across the Hudson River from West Point. It is part of the United States Military Academy, a National Registered Landmark. The Warner House and ruins of the Revolutionary War fortifications are the points of interest.
| | Constitution Island Hours of Operation | | Tours from late June through beginning of October on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 and 2pm. |
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Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
Business Type: Lighthouses
River Road
Port Ewen, 12466
Ulster County
(845)331-1478
E-MAIL For Information | | | Currently not open to the public, the lighthouse has recently been acquired from the US Coast Guard for preservation. Best views of the lighthouse can be had from the Esopus Meadows Nature Preserve in Ulster Park, Ulster County or from Wilderstein in Rhinebeck or Mills-Norrie State Park in Dutchess County. | |
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Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Business Type: American Revolution
Route 9W
Fort Montgomery, 10922
Orange County
(845)446-2134
| | | Site of the American Revolutionary Battle to control the Hudson. Archaeological excavations have revealed most of the structures and fortifications of the fort, each with interpretive signs explaining both the structure and the battle. Spectacular view of the Hudson as it twists into the Hudson Highlands from Peekskill Bay, the strategic reason for the location of the fort. Open daily dawn to dusk. Parking is a challenge to find, watch for a small brown sign next to an abandoned garage over the bridge to the north of the site. | |
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Huguenot Street
Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
18 Broadhead Avenue
New Paltz, 12561
Ulster County
(845)255-1889 or
(845)255-1660
| | Huguenot Street holds the distinction of being the "oldest street in America with its original houses". Huguenot Street, a national historic landmark, is located on a slight promontory above the banks of the Wallkill River at the western edge of the Village of New Paltz. The site compromises a collection of house museums with construction dates from 1692 through 1890. The settlement was originally the focus of a 39,683 acre Royal Patent granted to the French refugees on May 26, 1677. The homes are furnished with heirloom and period pieces that reflect their multi-generational family ownership. Included at the site are five Colonial era stone houses, a Federal period house, and a late Victorian house. Also, the French Church and burying ground, a library, carriage museum, museum, gift shop and picnic facilities. Adjacent to the site is the Huguenot Trail and Wildlife Sanctuary. Guided Tours 2 1/2 hours -- leaves at 9:30am and 1:30pm, Adults $7, Senior Citizens $6, Children under 12 $3.50, children under 7 free.
SHORT TOUR - 2 houses & church - 1 1/2 hours, $4 per person <>Tour Information Open late May thru September, Wednesday thru Saturday 9am thru 4pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. | | Huguenot Street Hours of Operation | | Open May 1st through October. |
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Thomas Cole National Historic Site - Cedar Grove
Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
218 Spring Street
Catskill, 12414
Greene County
(518)943-7465 or
(518)943-9350
FAX: (518)943-0652
E-MAIL For Information | | | The home of Thomas Cole from which he established a tradition of native American landscape painting which continues to grow in importance and has come to be identified as the Hudson River School of Art. | | Thomas Cole National Historic Site - Cedar Grove Hours of Operation | | Open May thru October, 10am till 4pm Fridays and Saturdays |
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United States Military Academy at West Point
Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
West Point, 10996
Orange County
(845)938-2638
FAX: (845)938-7478
| | | The history and prominence of West Point is legendary and its role in the formation of the United States precedes the American Revolution. West Point's tactical position and geographic importance were pivotal to the Patriot's cause and proved to be the hub around which the American Revolution turned. It was never lost during the Revolution and proved its importance in binding the Northern Colonies of New England to the Mid-Atlantic and Southern Colonies, maintaining open trade routes allowing raw goods and manufactured goods to continue to flow.
West Point Military Academy, located at West Point, is the oldest military academy in America. Visitors are restricted and are asked to go to the Visitor Information Center upon arrival. The Center is open daily from 9:00 to 4:45 and is located a few hundred yards south of the main gate. Guided coach tours of West Point are available for a small fee.
The West Point Museum at Pershing Center is open seven days a week, from 10:30 to 4:15. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. No admission, donations are accepted. The Museum has six new exhibition galleries which include the history of West Point and Corps of Cadets and a Small and Large Weapons Gallery.
The public is also invited to attend the many concerts and performances held on the post, ranging from theatrical presentations in Eisenhower Hall to outdoors concerts of the Cadet Band in the amphitheater located at Trophy Point. Check at the Visitor Center for a schedule of events. Web Page Link | |
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Business Type: Historic Homes & Estates
Route 9
Hyde Park, 12538
Dutchess County
(845)229-9115
| | | Completed in 1898, the residence was designed by the firm of McKim, Mead, and White. The building is an early example of steel frame construction; Indiana limestone forms the facade. It was to remain in the Vanderbilt family for over four decades as their center for entertaining in the Spring and Fall. The cost of construction and furnishings was nearly two million dollars. The original Vanderbilt furnishings are on display. | | Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Hours of Operation | | The Mansion is open daily from 9am to 5pm and the Formal Gardens are open daily from 9 to dusk. |
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Warner House on Constitution Island
Business Type: American Revolution
West Point Military Academy
West Point, 10996
Orange County
(845)446-8676
E-MAIL For Information | | | The lovely old house on Constitution Island was the home of the Warner family from 1836 to 1915. Susan and Anna Warner were well known writers in the 19th century. Susan wrote "The Wide, Wide World" in 1850 which became a best seller of its day. Anna is best known for writing the words to the hymn "Jesus Loves Me". The sisters taught Bible classes to West Point cadets for forty years.
The oldest part of the Warner House includes a thick stone wall existing from Revolutionary War days. The Victorian wing of eight rooms was built by Henry Warner in 1836 when he moved his family from New York City to the island. The house is furnished with original Warner family possessions. The Warner House is a living museum and is kept as nearly as possible as it was when Miss Anna Warner lived there until her death in 1915.
Two tours a day, every Wednesday and Thursday at 1 and 2pm from June thru September. Tour includes boat ride to and from island. Guided tour of Revolutionary War fortifications and seventeen room Warner House. Reservations required. Admission: Constitution Island Association, Box 41, West Point 10996 or call between 10 and 11:30 am. | |
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Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
84 Liberty Street
Newburgh, 12550
Orange County
(845)562-1195
FAX: (845)561-1789
| | | General George Washington's longest stay at a Revolutionary War Headquarters occurred in Newburgh (1782-83) at the Hasbrouck family's Dutch style stone farm house. Adjacent museum features orientation video and galleries on the Continental Army's activities in the Hudson Valley. Braille tour available at museum building. | | Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site Hours of Operation | | Open mid April thru October on Wednesdays thru Saturdays from 10 to 5 and Sundays from 1 to 5, the rest of the year by appointment. |
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West Point Museum
Business Type: Military History
Olmsted Hall
West Point, 10996
Orange County
(845)938-3590
E-MAIL For Information | | | Military uniforms, flags, weapons and military art of both American and European derivation. Museum galleries include History of the Academy and the Corps of Cadets, US Army History, and History of Warfare from Egyptian times to Desert Storm. Extensive fine art collection including Hudson River School of artists. Special Bicentennial Exhibition through December 2002 on West Point's history including important artifacts from the museum collections. Daily 10:30-4:15. | | West Point Museum Hours of Operation | | The West Point Museum at Pershing Center is open seven days a week, from 10:30 to 4:15. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. |
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Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
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"The Fields" Sculpture Park
Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
59 Letter S Road
Ghent, 12075
Columbia County
(518)392-7656
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1752 Historic Joseph Horton House
Business Type: Historic Homes & Estates
1540 Route 376
Wappingers Falls, 12590
Dutchess County
(845)463-3088
FAX: (845)463-3088
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1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow
Business Type: Lighthouses
Kingsland Point Park, Palmer Avenue
Sleepy Hollow, 10591
Westchester County
(914)366-5109
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Aaron Copeland House
Business Type: Historic Homes & Estates
Cortlandt Manor, 10566
Westchester County
(914)788-4659
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Accord Train Station
Business Type: Historic Commercial Buildings
Main Street
Mahopac Falls, 10542
Putnam County
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African American Historical Society of Rockland County
Business Type: Historic Societies & Archives
PO Box 464
Piermont, 10968
Rockland County
(845)359-2267
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Albany City Hall
Business Type: Historic Public Structures
Eagle Street at Maiden Lane
Albany, 12202
Albany County
(518)434-5075
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Albany County Historical Association
Business Type: Historic Societies & Archives
9 Ten Broeck Place
Albany, 12210
Albany County
(518)436-9826
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Albany County Land Conservancy
Business Type: Conservancies & Preservation Orgs
PO Box 567
Slingerlands, 12159
Albany County
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Albany Institute of History & Art
Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
125 Washington Avenue
Albany, 12210
Albany County
(518)463-4478
FAX: (518)462-1522
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Albany Rural Cemetery
Business Type: Historic Churches & Cemeteries
Cemetery Avenue
Albany, 12202
Albany County
(518)463-7017
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Albany South End Historical Society
Business Type: Historic Societies & Archives
20 Second Avenue
Albany, 12202
Albany County
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Albany Union Station
Business Type: Railroads
East side of Broadway between Columbia & Steuben S
Albany
Albany County
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Albany Urban Cultural Park Visitors Center
Business Type: Conservancies & Preservation Orgs
25 Quakenbush Square
Albany
Albany County
(518)434-1217
FAX: (518)434-0887
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Alcove Historic District
Business Type: Historic Districts
Coeymans, 12045
Albany County
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Algonquin Powder Mill Park
Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
Powder Mill Road & Route 52
Newburgh, 12550
Orange County
(845)561-1880
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Altamont Archives & Museum
Business Type: Historic Museums & Exhibits
115 Main Street
Altamont, 12009
Albany County
(518)861-8554
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Altamont Historic District
Business Type: Historic Districts
Altamont, 12009
Albany County
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