Historic Sites
Walk the grounds that kings and commoners have tread for more than three hundred years! Witness the breathtaking views of the Hudson from the Gilded Age mansions dotting its shores…step back in time to the sites of our nation's fight for independence…then fast forward to airshows highlighting the biplanes and barnstormers of the early 20th century.
From the country homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt to the artifacts of early Quaker days, explore a lifetime of history in Dutchess County and the Hudson River Valley, a National Heritage Area.
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Bannerman Castle |
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The Scottish-style castle on the Hudson River was built in the early 1900s when purchased by Frank Bannerman, VI. 2-hr. cruise around the island on the "Pride of the Hudson" tourboat. Historic lecture. An “On-Island” guided tour of Bannerman Island on “The Pollepel.” Location: , Fishkill Contact: 845/ 831-6346 (Main), 845/220-2120 (Reservations) http://www.bannermancastle.org/ Open: May-Oct. Admission: Yes Tours Offered, Groups Welcome, |
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Clermont State Historic Site |
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Country estate of seven generations of the prominent Livingston family. Restored mansion, visitor center, exhibit galleries, formal gardens, carriage trails, picnicking. Location: 1 Clermont Ave. (off Woods Rd.), Clermont , Contact: 518/537-4240 http://www.friendsofclermont.org/ Open: Grounds 8:30am-sunset. House Apr.-Oct., Tues.-Sun., 11am-4pm. Nov.-Dec., weekends, 11am-3pm. Admission: Yes Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Clinton House |
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An historic stone house built in c.1765, before the American Revolution. Headquarters of the Dutchess County Historical Society .and Franklin Butts Research Library by appt. Wed. and Fri. Location: 549 Main St. , Poughkeepsie. Contact: 845/471-1630 http://www.dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org Open: Tues. & Thurs. 12-5pm, Wed. & Fri. 10 am - 3 pm.-Fri.Research by appointment. Admission: Yes Fee: Donations accepted also.
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Creek Meeting House Exhibit Center |
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Historical archives of local county information, monthly programs; center located in a former Quaker Meeting House built in 1777. Location: Clinton Historical Society, 2433 Salt Point Tnpk., , Clinton Corners Contact: 845/266-3066 or 845/266-5494 Open: By appt. only Fee: Donations Accepted Tours Offered, Groups Welcome, |
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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site |
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"Val-Kill", the home of First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt from 1945-1962. Includes ER memorial garden, grounds and hiking trails. Also website: http://www.HistoricHydePark.org Location: Rt. 9G , Hyde Park Contact: 845/229-9115 , 877/559-6777 nps.gov/elro or HistoricHydePark.org Open: May-Oct.,9am-5pm; Nov-Apr., Thurs-Mondays 1pm and 3pm tours. Admission: Yes Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Reservations Accepted |
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First Reformed Church |
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Congregation dating to 1716. Original 1731 building was the meeting place for the New York Provincial Congress and a prison during the Revolutionary War. Tours by appointment. Location: 1153 Main St. , Fishkill Contact: 845/896-9836 http://www.fishkillreformed.org Open: Fee: Donations accepted Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Home National Historic Site |
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"Springwood", lifelong home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1880-1945. Includes grave sites, rose garden, grounds and hiking trails. Groups by reservation. Also website: http://www.HistoricHydePark.org Location: Rt. 9 , Hyde Park Contact: 845/229-9115, 877/559-6777 http://www.nps.gov/hofr or HistoricHydePark.org Open: 9am-5pm Admission: Yes Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Glebe House |
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The 1767 house has been restored to represent the home of Tory Minister, The Reverend John Beardsley and his wife Gertrude Crannel, who resided there from 1767 to 1777 when they were forced to flee to the safety of New York City and the protection of British troops. Location: 635 Main St , Poughkeepsie Contact: 845/471-1630 http://www.dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org Open: Admission: Yes Tours Offered, Handicapped Accessible, Groups Welcome, |
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Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Pawling |
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John Kane House, Oblong Friends Meeting House, & Quaker Museum, Akin Free Library. See individual listings for details. Location: , Pawling Contact: 845/855-9316 http://www.pawling-history.org Open: mid-May to mid-Oct.Sat.-Sun., 2-4pm and by appt Fee: Donations Accepted
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John Kane House |
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Served as George Washington's headquarters 1778. Repository for past and present local history, including a replica of the village in 1948 with moving trains. The Lowell Thomas rooms focus on the life of the radio pioneer and world traveler. Location: 126 E. Main St , Pawling Contact: 845/855-9316 http://www.pawling-history.org Open: mid-May to mid-Oct.Sat.-Sun., 2-4pm and by appt. Fee: Donations Accepted Tours Offered, Groups Welcome, |
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