Here in the Hudson River Valley, historic sites are a ubiquitous part of the Dutchess County landscape. Not only can you step back in time, you can choose which time -- pre-Revolutionary war, early Quaker days, the Gilded Age, or the early 20th century and the era of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Scottish-style castle on the Hudson River was built in the early 1900s by Frank Bannerman, VI. to store military surplus items. The Pollepel shuttles you to the island for a guided tour around the...
Read More Add to Trip PlannerOverlooking the Hudson River, the 380-acre estate is a National Historic Landmark set amid rolling lawns, woodlands, and gardens, against the backdrop of the Catskill Mountains. Designed by renowned architects,...
Read More Add to Trip PlannerCountry estate of seven generations of the prominent Livingston family. Restored mansion, visitor center, exhibit galleries, formal gardens, carriage trails, picnicking...
Read More Add to Trip PlannerHistoric stone house built c.1765, before the American Revolution. Headquarters of the Dutchess County Historical Society. Tues. and Thurs., 12-5pm; Franklin Butts Research Library by appt. Wed and Fri...
Read More Add to Trip PlannerHistorical archives of local county information, monthly programs; center located in a former Quaker Meeting House built in 1777... It will tell the story of the town and its seven hamlets through over...
Read More Add to Trip PlannerThe only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady of the United States, "Val-Kill", was the home of Eleanor Roosevelt from 1945-1962. Includes ER memorial garden, grounds and hiking trails. There...
Read More Add to Trip Planner1760s Inn and tavern restored with ‘windows’ in the walls exposing early construction and decor. National Register of Historic Places. Available for events.
Read More Add to Trip PlannerCongregation dating to 1716. Original 1731 building was the meeting place for the New York Provincial Congress and a prison during the Revolutionary War.
Read More Add to Trip Planner"Springwood", lifelong home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1880-1945. Includes grave sites, rose garden, grounds and hiking trails. Open 7 days a week, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Last tour 4:00pm. Weekends...
Read More Add to Trip PlannerSee new, exciting permanent museum exhibits telling the story of the Roosevelt presidency, from the Great Depression through the New Deal years and World War II, emphasizing Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s...
Read More Add to Trip PlannerThe historic Irondale Schoolhouse (ca. 1850's) is open for the Summer Season. The restored schoolhouse is located in Millerton, at the head of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Original blackboards are available...
Read More Add to Trip PlannerOldest Residence in Rhinebeck tells the story of Gen. Richard Montgomery and his wife Janet Livingston... Summer 2018 hours June 23 - August 18 from 1pm - 4pm and by appointment. This is the one of oldest...
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Poughkeepsie NY 12601
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