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Historic Sites and Museums
A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center
43 Gill St., Kingston
914-388-3092 africanrootslibrary.org
Honoring and encouraging the transmission of history through written and oral history, spoken word, paintings, cultural artifacts and other forms of artistic expression. Special programs. Open Monday-Friday, 3-8 p.m.
American Legion Museum
30 John St., Saugerties
518-588-5462
village.saugerties.ny.us
Over 300 items focusing on Saugerties citizens and their participation during wartime. Artifacts range from the French and Indian war to today’s wars. Open Memorial Day-Veterans Day or by appointment. The 2019 special events will commemorate the 100th anniver- sary of the founding of the American Legion.
Bevier House Museum/Ulster County Historical Society 2682 Route 209, Kingston 845-377-1040
ulstercountyhs.org
Built in the 1680s as a one-room dwelling, the museum reflects the history of the Hudson Valley and its inhabitants. Accessible on
first floor only. Child and group friendly. Admission fee. Open May-October, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call for additional dates of operation.
Canal Forge Blacksmith Shop
496 Towpath Road (corner of Ulster County Route 6 and Towpath Road), High Falls 845-687-7130 hudsonvalleyblacksmith.com
A working blacksmith shop, display of old tools and ironwork. Overlooks the Rondout Creek adjacent to the old D&H Canal. Hands-on classes offered. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends by chance or appointment. Please call or email for more info.
Cragsmoor Historical Society
349 Cragsmoor Road, Cragsmoor 845-647-2362 cragsmoorhistoricalsociety.com
An all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the amazing history of Cragsmoor and sharing it with our community and the world.
Ellenville Public Library & Museum
40 Center St., Ellenville
845-647-5530
eplm.org
Terwilliger House museum has exhibits on local history and industry and a research room with archives, photographs, obituaries and ephemera. Open year-round, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and by appointment. Please call or view our website for seasonal hours. Tours welcome.
Empire State Railway Museum
70 Lower High St., Phoenicia
845-688-7501
esrm.com
The doorway to Catskill Mountain railroad history with its changing displays of artifacts, archival photos and full-size railroad equip- ment. New in 2019 is a 1950’s restored caboose with displays inside. Open weekends 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
Erika House Doll Museum
15 Ulster Ave., Saugerties
845-709-5319
Twenty-five rooms filled with dolls of the centuries and from various countries. Over 3,000 dolls on display. Celebrating 16 years in 2019. Child, pet and group friendly. Admission: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for children. Open year-round by appointment.
Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
River Road, Ulster Park 845-848-3669 esopusmeadowslight- house.org
Last wooden lighthouse
on the Hudson River. The
tower light is an official U.S.
Coast Guard navigational
aid. View from Lighthouse
Park, 255 River Road, Ulster
Park. By appointment only. Call for tours. June-October.
Fred J. Johnston House
Corner of Main and Wall Streets, Kingston 845-339-0720
friendsofhistorickingston.org
Guided house tour Federal townhouse. Eight room settings, furniture and decorative arts arranged by 20th-century antiques’ dealer and preservationist, Fred J. Johnston. Accessible. May-October, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. Tour fee.
Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery
Corner Main and Wall Streets, Kingston 845-339-0720 friendsofhistorickingston.org
Exhibit relates to local history and preserva- tion. Shop for local books. Donations. Accessible, child and group friendly. The 2019 exhibit is “The Life and Death of the Kingston Post Office: A Story of an American Community Through the Eyes of an Architectural Gem.” Open May-October. Hours: Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and
by appointment. Donations welcome.
Friends of Historic Rochester Museum
12 Main St., Accord
845-626-7104, 845-256-5587 townofrochester.ny.gov
Weekly guided genealogical research, Wednesdays, noon-3 p.m. Open year-round. Annual Fall Heritage Day and Festival held on the first Saturday in October, with local history, heritage crafts, food, contests, book sales and more. Accessible, child and group friendly. No pets.
Still a working navigation aid
D&H Canal Museum
23 Mohonk Road, High Falls
845-687-2000
canalmuseum.org
National Historic Site. Working lock model. Original paintings by canal-era artists, photographs, maps, artifacts and dioramas. Admission fee $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Open weekends May-October, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. School and other group tours by appointment.
The historic Rondout Lighthouse in Kingston
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