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HISTORIC sites
HISTORIC sites
FROM OUR NATION’S EARLIEST DAYS, the Hudson River has been at the heart of history. Its scenic beauty
has inspired painters, and the charming towns and villages along its banks delight visitors to this day.
HISTORIC SITES
Bannerman Castle
Boat trips access this Scottish-style castle ruin with its expansive gardens and special events.
Beacon Long Dock, Beacon 845-203-1316; bannermancastle.org
Chapel Restoration
Prominently overlooking the Hudson River, Chapel Restoration has no religious affiliation and
is home to concerts, lectures and more.
45 Market Street, Cold Spring 845-265-5537; chapelrestoration.org
Crailo State Historic
Site
The museum of the Colonial
Dutch and their fascinating trade history in the Hudson River Valley.
9-1/2 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer 518-463-8738; parks.ny.gov
D&H Canal Museum
National Historic Site. Working lock model. Original paintings by canal-era artists, photographs, maps, artifacts and dioramas.
23 Mohonk Road, High Falls 845-687-2000; canalmuseum.org
Eleanor Roosevelt
National Historic Site
Val-Kill was the home of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt from 1945-1962. Memorial garden, grounds and hiking trails.
54 Valkill Park Road, Hyde Park 845-229-9115; nps.gov/elro
Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Springwood, home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1880- 1945. Includes grave sites, rose
garden, grounds and hiking trails. *While the grounds will
remain open, the home will be closed April 2020 – October 2020 for restoration.
4079 Albany Post Road,
Hyde Park
845-229-9115; nps.gov/hofr
Friends of Historic Kingston
Adjacent to Fred J. Johnson Museum, the gallery features changing exhibits of local history and a gift shop. Guided walking tours.
63 Main Street, Kingston 845-339-0720; fohk.org
Historic Huguenot Street
National Historic Landmark District. Seven historic stone houses, reconstructed 1717 French Church, replica Esopus Munsee wigwam, historical burial grounds, exhibits and events.
81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz 845-255-1660 (Office), 845-255-1889 (Visitor Center); huguenotstreet.org
Jay Heritage Center
Docent-guided and self-guided tours. 210 Boston Post Road, Rye 914-698-9275; jayheritagecenter.org
John Kane House
Served as George Washington’s headquarters in 1778. Located at the Lowell Thomas Center.
126 East Main Street, Pawling 845-855-9316; pawling-history.org
Martin Van Buren
National Historic Site
The home and farm of the founder of the Democratic Party and the eighth president of the United States.
1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook 518-758-9689; nps.gov/mava
Mount Gulian Historic Site
Reconstructed 18th-century homestead on 44 acres with unique 1740s Dutch barn. Revolutionary War Headquarters of General Von Steuben.
145 Sterling Street, Beacon 845-831-8172; mountgulian.org
New Windsor Cantonment
State Historic Site
Winter encampment during last winter and spring of the Revolutionary War. Demonstrations from mid-April through October. Exhibits in year-round visitor center. National Purple Heart of Honor located on grounds.
374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor 845-561-1765; parks.ny.gov
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