One of North America's loveliest landscapes begins immediately behind the northern city boundary of New York City. On the west side are Bear Mountain State Park, and the famous West Point Military Academy (guided tours). On the east side, near Kingston, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birthplace and residence can be visited. Further towards Albany is Olana, a Moorish-style palace, built by Frederic Church, a protagonist of the Hudson River School.
Montgomery Place, built in 1804-05, was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis. The 434 acre estate features furnishings within the manor, perennial and herb gardens, woodland trails, orchards, and hamlet.
Hours:
May 15 to October 31: 11am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
Francis Rombout bought all the land he could see from the top of Mount Beacon in 1663, he purchased from the natives living there. Fires burning on the summit of Mount Beacon warned George Washington of British movement up the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War. Madame Brett's Homestead was home to seven generations of the family. It was built in 1709 and is said to be the oldest home in Dutchess County.
Tips: Open May through December on the first Sunday of each month.
An 1830's Hudson Valley farm, Hill-Hold includes a stone farmhouse built in 1769 that features wide plank floors, paneling, a large fireplace and original furnishings.
The Brick House was built in 1786 and features a Georgian parlor furnished in 18th century style and another room furnished in the style of the Civil War period.
Hours:
May 18 to October 6: 10am-4:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always closed on: Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), American Independance Day (July 4), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
The Museum of the Hudson Highlands began in 1959, it tells the natural and cultural history stories of the Hudson Valley. Live native animals, art exhibits, films and lectures are presented along with the opportunity to travel the nature trails over the 75 acre grounds.
Address: Museum of the Hudson Highlands, Box 337, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520, United States
Phone: 1 (845) 534-5506, Fax: 1 (845) 534-4581
Located within the D & H Canal Park, this one mile portion of the canal features the remains of the Neversink River Aqueduct, a freight basin, one mile section of water-filled canal, a locktenders' house, canal grocery store, blacksmith's house and carpenter's house. The exhibits, photographs, replicas and artifacts highlight the history of the area and the canal's importance.
There is also an exhibit on early film making in the area.
Tips: Canal Boat rides on Sundays, weather permitting or level of water in the canal.
Boscobel is an example of Federal architecture that was built in 1804 and has stood the test of time. Originally located in Crugers, New York - the United States government auctioned off the house in 1941. The present location was found, the house reassembled, and Boscobel was opened to the public in May of 1961.
Address: Boscobel Restoration, 1601 State Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524, United States
Phone: 1 (845) 265-3638, Fax: 1 (845) 265-4405
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 9:30am-5pm; Closed: Tue
November 1 to December 31: 9:30am-4pm; Closed: Tue, Tue
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Clermont was the home of seven generations of the socially prominent Livingston family of New York. Since 1728, each family left its imprint on Clermont through the architecture, interior and landscape. The 485 acre historic site appears much as it did in the early twentieth century.
Nature trails and restored formal gardens are located throughout the grounds of Clermont State Historic Site.
Address: Clermont State Historic Site, One Clermont Avenue, Germantown, NY 12526, United States
Phone: 1 (518) 537-4240, Fax: 1 (518) 537-6240
Hours:
April 2 to October 31: 11am-4pm; Closed: Mon
November 1 to December 20: 11am-3pm; Closed: Mon, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
The Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum displays the history of the 108 mile canal through photographs, artifacts, dioramas, a working model of a lock and gravity rail car. Over 4,000 items are housed in the late 19th century Gothic chapel and parish house.
Hours:
May 6 to October 28: 11am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
The Katonah Museum of Art is housed in a building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes. Six major exhibitions are presented annually in its main galleries as well as the Sculpture Garden.
Address: Katonah Museum of Art, State Route 22, Katonah, NY 10536, United States
Phone: 1 (914) 232-9555, Fax: 1 (914) 232-3128
Hours:
May 1 to September 4: 10am-5pm; Sun:12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Tips: Tours offered Tues to Sat at 2:30pm. Admission charged between 12 and 5pm.
The Gomez Mill House was built as a trading post by a Sephardic Jew in 1714. It is one of the oldest continuously lived in residences in the United States.
The Museum Village in Monroe is a living history museum preserving a vast collection of 19th century artifacts for educational purposes. The artifacts and reproductions are used to provide hands-on experiences and exhibits illustrating the transition from a rural to an industrial culture and economy in America. Exhibits include a blacksmith shop, weaving, farm life, a mastodon skeleton, firehouse, school house, and log cabin.
Address: Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove, 1010 State Route 17M, Monroe, NY 10950-4413, United States
Phone: 1 (845) 782-8248, Fax: 1 (845) 782-6432
Hours:
May 1 to June 30: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
July 6 to August 31: 11am-6pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon
Tips: Open weekdays April-June and September-November by reservation, 10am to 2pm.
Storm King Art Center has 500 acres of landscaped lawns, fields and woodlands with postwar sculptures by internationally renowned artists. The collection of American and European modern sculpture dates back to the 1960's.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 11am-5:30pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
November 1 to November 14: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue
This site was home to the Shakers from 1785-1947. Guided tours offer a glimpse of the lifestyle in this Utopian community. Trails are found throughout the village.
The museum is a tribute to Thomas Paine as the pre-eminent founder of the United States of America. Documents and artifacts are housed in the museum to detail his life.
The Ossining Historical Society Museum features exhibits including Indian artifacts, memorabilia from Sing Sing Prison, framed portraits of early residents, as well as maps and atlases that date back to 1785. The Ossining oral history project, 1977-1987 includes taped interviews with 105 Ossining residents.
Address: Ossining Historical Society, 196 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562-4504, United States
Phone: 1 (914) 941-0001, Fax: 1 (914) 941-0001
Antique airplanes, ground vehicles and aircraft engines from 1900-1940 are on display at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Barnstorming rides in a 1929 open-cockpit biplane are available.
Address: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Box 229, Rhinebeck, NY 12572-2130, United States
Phone: 1 (845) 752-3200, Fax: 1 (845) 758-6481
The Snyder Estate consists of the the former residence of Andrew J. Snyder, dating back to 1809 and the Cement Industry Museum. The discovery of natural cement established substantial industrial growth until the 1970s.
Address: Century House Historical Society, Box 150, Rosendale, NY 12472-0150, United States
Phone: 1 (845) 658-9900, Fax: 1 (845) 658-9277
Hours:
May 9 to September 26: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Kykuit is the Rockefeller estate that was home to four generations. Tour the formal gardens, view the fine furniture and the collection of automobiles.
Address: Kykuit, 381 North Broadway Route 9 , Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591, United States
Phone: 1 (914) 631-3992, Fax: 1 (914) 631-7740
Tips: Kykuit tours are not appropriate for children under 5.
In 1791 the petition was approved for the people of Klyne Esopus to build their own church. In 1826, it was decided to build a larger place of worship and the pews from the smaller church were transferred over. There were eighteen pastors at Klyne Esopus Church from 1799 until 1961. Klyne Esopus Museum is housed in this former Dutch church offering a variety of exhibits about the culture, commerce and history of The Town of Esopus.
During the Revolutionary War, John Ellison's 1754 Georgian-style house served as the military headquarters for Major General Henry Knox. The Ellison family were noted for milling and trade, remains of their mill are part of this historic site. The Jane Colden Native Plant Sanctuary is also located on the property and may be visited.
Hours:
May 31 to September 5: 10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
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