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Genesee Country Village<\/a> (Finger Lakes)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford, NY 14511<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open year-round<\/p>\n
Home to 68 19th-century buildings, Genesee Country Village<\/a> is\u00a0 the largest living history museum in the state. Pop into the country tavern, explore a Victorian Mansion, and encounter costumed interpreters to hear the stories of daily life, culture, and trades of the time like blacksmithing and broom-making. You can also meet 10 heirloom breeds of animals and catch a vintage baseball game on Saturdays in the summer!<\/p>\n
Fenimore Farm & Country Village<\/a> (Central New York)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd 5775 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open April-October except for special programs and events<\/p>\n
Feel like you\u2019ve stepped into a time machine as you experience New York circa 1845 at the Fenimore Farm & Country Village<\/a>. Visit the Blacksmith Shop, Empire State Carousel, and Lippitt Farmstead, and don\u2019t miss out on live craft demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and signature events like Sugaring Off Sundays<\/a> with maple syrup making demos.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Old Bethpage Village Restoration<\/a> (Long Island)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd 1303 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 11804<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Friday-Sunday<\/p>\n
Old Bethpage Village Restoration transports you to Long Island in the mid-19th century with more than two dozen original homes and buildings spread across 200+ acres of preserved farmland. You\u2019ll find costumed guides and knowledgeable staff to teach you about the old ways of life, plus annual events including a military timeline, candlelight evenings, and old time music weekends.<\/p>\n
Historic Richmond Town<\/a> (NYC)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Friday-Sunday from January-March, and Wednesday-Sunday from April-December<\/p>\n
Dive into the diverse stories of Staten Island<\/a> at Historic Richmond Town! Experience history firsthand as you walk through real restored homes and other historic buildings, dating back to as early as the 1660s. Admission also includes access to the museum with exhibits portraying the many aspects of American life, either the Two Centuries Guided Tour or the 1820s Village Life Tour (offered seasonally), or open village (May-August), where daily programs and live demonstrations are held.<\/p>\n
Museum Village<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd 1010 NY-17M, Monroe, NY 10950<\/p>\n
\u23f0Open Friday-Saturday during the summer and Saturday-Sunday in the spring and fall. Closed from mid-November through mid-April\u00a0<\/p>\n
Take a journey through 19th-century, small town life in the United States at Museum Village. Explore various interpreted buildings like the candle shop, where you can make your own candles, the one-room school house, or the broom and weave shops. Be sure to stop into the authentic log cabin, dating back to the 18th-century, and the Natural History Museum, which houses a skeleton of Harry the Mastodon!<\/p>\n
For visitors looking to get in on the action, New York State is home to historic sites<\/a> and battlefields offering live reenactments, hands-on activities, and demonstrations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fort Ticonderoga<\/a> (Adirondacks)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd102 Fort Ti Rd, Ticonderoga, NY 12883<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Tuesday-Sunday from May-October<\/p>\n
Just weeks after Lexington and Concord, British Fort Ticonderoga was captured by a band of Green Mountain Boys, marking it as the first offensive victory in the American Revolution<\/a>! Today, you can explore the historic site for yourself, home to the restored fort, museum galleries, and acres of beautiful land overlooking Lake Champlain. Watch history come to life through reenactments, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and more.<\/p>\n
Fort William Henry<\/a> (Adirondacks)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd46 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open daily form May-September. Hours vary during off-season<\/p>\n
The sights, sounds, and stories of the French and Indian War come to life at this colonial fortress located at the strategic south end of Lake George<\/a>. At one of the fort\u2019s Living History Tours & Military Presentations, expert guides dressed in 18th-century military uniform, take you through the realities of fort life. Be sure to check the full event schedule<\/a> for live black powder musket and cannon demonstrations and Haunted History Ghost Tours.<\/p>\n
Old Fort Niagara<\/a> (Greater Niagara)\u00a0<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown, NY 14174<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Wednesday-Sunday from January 2-March 31 and October 16-December 31. Open daily from April 1-October 15 and December 26-31<\/p>\n
Home to the oldest building in the Great Lakes region, Old Fort Niagara<\/a> has dominated the entrance of the Niagara River since 1726. Pay a visit to the fort and discover an amazing collection of military architecture, and be sure to catch one of the special events<\/a>, where reenactors perform musket-firing and artisan demonstrations, or military themed weekends like Civil War Garrison Weekend and War of 1812 Weekend.<\/p>\n
Saratoga National Historical Park<\/a> (Capital-Saratoga)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd 648 Route 32, Stillwater, NY 12170<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Battlefield grounds and Victory Woods are open year-round. Visitor Center and other sites are open seasonally.<\/p>\n
Two hotly-contested Revolutionary War<\/a> battles were fought at the famed Saratoga Battlefield<\/a>, marking the turning point of the American Revolution<\/a>. Step back to 1777 throughout the park\u2019s top landmarks like Victory Woods, where General Burgoyne’s forces made their last stand, the Saratoga Monument<\/a>, General Philip Schuyler’s 1777 home and estate<\/a>, and the Saratoga Surrender Site. Be sure to check out the special events calendar for live battlefield reenactments, living history events, and more.<\/p>\n
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site<\/a> (Thousand Islands-Seaway)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd 504 West Main Street, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Grounds are open year-round. Museum Shop, gallery, navy yard buildings, barn and Hall House exhibits open Saturdays through October 11<\/p>\n
Nestled along the US-Canadian border, the Sackets Harbor Battlefield<\/a> played a major role in the War of 1812<\/a>, seeing two monumental battles. In addition to exploring the engaging exhibits and sprawling 70-acre grounds overlooking Lake Ontario, the Battlefield also offers a series of free 1812 living history events from mid-May through October.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From Underground Railroad<\/a> hero Harriet Tubman to women\u2019s suffrage<\/a> pioneers like Susan B. Anthony, New York State is a hub for leaders in liberty and justice. Walk in their footsteps and learn the essential stories of the state\u2019s path through equal rights.<\/p>\n
Matilda Joslyn Gage House<\/a> (Finger Lakes)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd 210 E. Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Wednesday-Saturday from June-September and Friday-Saturday from October-May<\/p>\n
Feel inspired in the home of human rights leader Matilda Joslyn Gage, who was an advocate in both the women\u2019s rights and abolition movements and an activist for Indigenous rights among other monumental causes. Her home in Fayetteville was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, where she lived and worked for 44 years. Today, it\u2019s a museum and center for social justice, open for tours and events.<\/p>\n
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park<\/a> (Finger Lakes)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd47 Parker Street, Auburn, NY 13021<\/p>\n
\u23f0The church and parsonage are open seasonally. The Harriet Tubman Home reopens March 10, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Called the \u201cMoses of her people,\u201d Harriet Tubman<\/a> was the best known conductor of the Underground Railroad, delivering hundreds of slaves to freedom. In 1857, she settled in Auburn, NY, where she continued the fight for human rights and dignity until her death in 1913. Today, you can learn about her life and legacy at the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park<\/a>, home to sites including the Thompson Memorial A.M.E Zion Church<\/a>, Tubman\u2019s church of 22 years, the Harriet Tubman Home<\/a>, the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged<\/a>.<\/p>\n
National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House<\/a> (Finger Lakes)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY 14608-1928<\/p>\n
\u23f0Open Tuesdays through Sundays<\/p>\n
Explore the site where women\u2019s rights leader, Susan B. Anthony lived during the 40 most politically-active years until her death in 1906. When she wasn\u2019t campaigning for women\u2019s suffrage she was here, organizing with other reformers. Dive into her life and work with exhibits and artifacts like original furniture, her famous black silk dress, and a statue with Anthony and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.<\/p>\n
Elizabeth Cady Stanton House<\/a> and Wesleyan Chapel<\/a> (Finger Lakes)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd32 Washington St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open daily from May-August, Tuesday-Sunday in spring, and Friday-Saturday in winter<\/p>\n
Found at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park,<\/a> admire the restored historic home of feminist pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Wesleyan Chapel<\/a>, the location of the first Women\u2019s Rights Convention. Honor those who fight for equal rights and those who started the fight in Seneca Falls<\/a> 175 years ago through special events, speakers, and exhibits held throughout the year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd99 Margaret Corbin Dr. in Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan, NY 10040<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Thursday-Tuesday<\/p>\n
Discover the wonders of medieval Europe at The Met Cloisters <\/a>in New York City<\/a>\u2019s Fort Tryon Park. The main building is constructed from medieval stone abbeys in France and the cloister gardens overlook unparalleled views of the Hudson River. As you stroll through the enchanting museum, admire masterpieces of medieval sculpture, stained glass, tapestries, and architecture from the Gothic and Romanesque periods.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd103 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open daily<\/p>\n
Learn the stories of the generations of immigrants<\/a> who helped shape the New York City we know today at the Tenement Museum. On one of the guided walking tours, you\u2019ll get to walk the hallways of restored 19th and 20th-century Lower East Side apartments, each telling the story of a different immigrant family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t just learn about transit history<\/a>, ride, fly, and float through it in New York State! From historic steam engines to real vintage biplanes, check out these terrific transportation museums.\u00a0<\/p>\n
New York Transit Museum<\/a> (NYC)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd99 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Wednesday-Sunday<\/p>\n
Housed in a preserved 1936 subway station, the New York Transit Museum<\/a> in Brooklyn<\/a> is the largest museum in the country dedicated to urban public transportation history. You\u2019ll literally get to walk through transit history as you explore 20 authentic vintage subway and elevated cars dating back to as early as 1904.<\/p>\n
Arcade & Attica Railroad<\/a> (Greater Niagara)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd278 Main Street, Arcade, NY 14009<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open during scheduled train rides<\/p>\n
Train lovers<\/a> can take a ride back in time with the Arcade & Attica Railroad<\/a>, home to the last operating steam train excursion in the state, open-air cars, and themed train rides. Explore the history of railroading in the United States at the historic station, where you\u2019ll see everything from antique railroad lanterns to switch locks, plus nostalgic original photographs depicting an era gone by.<\/p>\n
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd9 Norton Road, Red Hook, NY 12571<\/p>\n
\u23f0Museum is open open May 1-Oct 31. Airshows are on Saturdays and Sundays from June-October<\/p>\n
Fly through history in a real vintage biplane at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome<\/a> in the Hudson Valley, home to one of the country’s largest collections of antique airplanes in an outdoor setting. Check out historic aircraft including a 1902 Wright Glider, a British Sopwith Camel, German Fokkers, and other mainstays of World War I dogfights.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Cradle of Aviation<\/a> (Long Island)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccdCharles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Tuesday-Sunday<\/p>\n
The Cradle of Aviation<\/a> (pictured) on Long Island is home to one of the most diverse aerospace collections in the world. Explore eight exhibit galleries containing 70 air and spacecraft, including an original full size lunar module and World War II-era planes.<\/p>\n
Erie Canal Museum<\/a> (Finger Lakes)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd318 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse, NY 13202<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open daily<\/p>\n
Learn about the engineering marvel that changed the state and country at the Erie Canal Museum<\/a> in Syracuse<\/a>. Housed in the 1850 Syracuse Weighlock Building, you can explore a full-size canal boat, hands-on exhibits, vignettes about life along the canal, and an outdoor locktender\u2019s garden.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd158 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Tuesdays-Saturday<\/p>\n
Located in Brooklyn<\/a>, Weeksville Heritage Center<\/a> is one of the first free pre-Civil War African American communities in the country. Dating back to the 1840s, hear the stories of this historic community on a guided tour, where you\u2019ll get to see the interior of homes, artifacts such as newspapers and household items, and learn about the lifestyles of the families who resided there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd34-56 107th St., Queens, NY 11368<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Thursday-Saturday<\/p>\n
The Louis Armstrong House Museum<\/a> allows music fans to take a peek into the life of jazz legend Louis Armstrong. Wander through the Queens<\/a> home, still furnished as it was when Louis and his wife lived there, and check out the collection that features awards, plaques, recordings, instruments, photos, video, and more.<\/p>\n
From gorgeous Gilded Age manors to Scottish-inspired castles, revel in royal vibes at these elegant estates and historic mansions in New York State.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Old Westbury Gardens<\/a> (Long Island)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open April-October<\/p>\n
Located on Long Island\u2019s dazzling Gold Coast, Old Westbury Gardens<\/a> offers visitors a chance to walk the halls of this 23-room English manor house and wander on the wooded paths that lead through the formal gardens and grounds.<\/p>\n
Oheka Castle<\/a> (Long Island)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd135 West Gate Drive, Huntington, NY 11743<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Tours are offered daily<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking to explore another iconic Gold Coast mansion, Oheka Castle<\/a> (pictured) is a gorgeous French chateau-style estate. Plus, you can stay overnight in one of the 34 luxurious guest rooms or explore the mansion and grounds on a guided tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Boldt Castle<\/a> (Thousand Islands-Seaway)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd1 Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open May-October<\/p>\n
The Thousand Islands\u2019 Boldt Castle<\/a> (pictured below) is a 120-room Rhineland-style castle and yacht house scenically-set on Heart Island. Only accessible by boat, visitors can roam the grounds and castle interior from May-October.<\/p>\n
Singer Castle<\/a> (Thousand Islands-Seaway)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd1136 County Route 6, Hammond, NY 13646<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open May-October<\/p>\n
Also on the St. Lawrence River is Singer Castle<\/a>, a 28-room Scottish-inspired castle built between 1900 and 1905. Take a boat tour<\/a> out to the island to explore the grounds which include a five-story clock tower, four-story boat house, pergola and rose garden, as well as hidden passageways into almost every room and outbuilding. You can even stay overnight in the Royal Suite<\/a>!<\/p>\n
Lyndhurst<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Grounds are open daily from April-December. Tours are offered from April-October and Thanksgiving-December<\/p>\n
Nestled among the scenic Hudson Valley countryside, you\u2019ll find a number of gorgeous Gilded Age mansions and estates. Lyndhurst<\/a> in Tarrytown is one of the country\u2019s finest Gothic Revival mansion, found on 67 beautiful acres overlooking the Hudson River. Follow an experienced guide on a tour, where you\u2019ll visit two floors of the mansion adorned with original collections of paintings, furniture, and decorative artwork.<\/p>\n
Kykuit<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591-1806<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Saturday-Sunday from May 21-October 2 and Wednesday-Monday from October 5-November 13<\/p>\n
Nearby in Sleepy Hollow<\/a> is Kykuit<\/a>, the six-story stone house that was once home to four generations of Rockefellers. Timed tours are offered from May through early November.<\/p>\n
Vanderbilt Mansion<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open daily<\/p>\n
In Hyde Park, you can tour<\/a> Vanderbilt Mansion<\/a>, the lavish country home of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt from 1896-1938. Explore the 45,000-square-foot mansion with 54 rooms and six floors, featuring exotic wood paneling, imported marble, lush velvets, French tapestries, and antique building components salvaged from the great houses of Europe.<\/p>\n
Experience New York\u2019s maritime<\/a> legacy firsthand aboard some of the state\u2019s most storied vessels.<\/p>\n
USS Slater DE766<\/a> (Capital-Saratoga)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd1 Quay St Intersection of Broadway & Quay Street, Albany, NY 12202<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open April-November<\/p>\n
In Capital-Saratoga, you can tour the USS Slater DE766<\/a>, the only World War II-era destroyer escort still afloat and the only one in existence with its original battle armament. Take a guided tour of this floating museum, covering three levels which includes the galley, mess, crew quarters, officers country, private Captain’s quarters, chart room, and pilot house.<\/p>\n
Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park<\/a> (Greater Niagara)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccdOne Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open late March-November and for guided tours only after Thanksgiving \u2013 March<\/p>\n
Greater Niagara is home to the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park<\/a>, the nation\u2019s largest inland naval park, offering tours of four historic vessels: the USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, USS Croaker, and PTF-17.\u00a0<\/p>\n
South Street Seaport Museum<\/a> (NYC)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd12 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n
In New York City, the South Street Seaport Museum<\/a> houses a renowned fleet of historic ships, including the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree and 1908 Lightship Ambrose, which both allow visitors on board. You can even set sail aboard the one-of-a-kind 1885 Schooner Pioneer<\/a>!<\/p>\n
Intrepid Museum<\/a> (NYC)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccdPier 86, Twelfth Ave. at 46th St., Manhattan, NY 10036<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Monday-Sunday and Holidays\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Intrepid Museum<\/a> is another must-stop, where visitors can walk the decks of the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid. Plus, you\u2019ll get to see 28 aircraft and climb into a real Bell 47 helicopter and land a space shuttle in the Exploreum.<\/p>\n
New York State has long been a haven for artistic inspiration. Explore the gorgeous homes, studios, and projects of some of some of the state\u2019s greatest artists.<\/p>\n
Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s Graycliff<\/a> and Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s Martin House<\/a> (Greater Niagara)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Derby, NY 14047 (Graycliff) and 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214 (Martin House)<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Graycliff is open for tours every Friday-Sunday starting March 6. The Martin House\u2019s Pergola and Conservatory are open daily and tours are offered Thursday-Monday.<\/p>\n
In Greater Niagara, you can explore some of Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s finest architectural gems: Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s Graycliff<\/a> and Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s Martin House<\/a> (pictured). Set on a cliff with sweeping views of Lake Erie, Graycliff <\/a>was the beautiful summer home of Darwin and Isabelle Martin. Public tours of the house and grounds resume on March 6. You can also tour Wright\u2019s other remarkable project, the Martin House<\/a> which emphasizes his \u201cPrairie House,\u201d ideal.<\/p>\n
Thomas Cole National Historic Site<\/a> (Catskills)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd218 Spring St, Catskill, NY 12414<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Friday-Sunday<\/p>\n
Dive into the world of the Hudson River School movement in its birthplace of the Hudson Valley and Catskills. The Thomas Cole National Historic Site<\/a> (pictured below) in Catskill, NY is home to the historic home and two studios of Hudson River School founder Thomas Cole, where you can explore the buildings and admire original paintings.<\/p>\n
Olana State Historic Site<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd5720 New York 9G, Hudson, NY 12534<\/p>\n
\u23f0 The park is open daily and tours are offered seasonally<\/p>\n
On the other side of the river in Hudson<\/a>, NY is Olana State Historic Site<\/a>, one of Frederic Edwin Church\u2019s greatest masterpieces. The 250-acre artist-designed landscape features the Persian-inspired house with unrivaled mountain and valley views, five miles of carriage roads, and exhibits highlighting Church’s work.<\/p>\n
Edward Hopper House Museum<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd82 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Wednesday-Sunday<\/p>\n
Explore the birthplace and childhood home of iconic realist artist, Edward Hopper at the Edward Hopper House Museum<\/a> in Nyack. Take a self-guided walking tour <\/a>where you\u2019ll catch a glimpse of the vibrant gallery space with exhibitions of 20th century and contemporary art, early Hopper work, memorabilia and rotating exhibits.<\/p>\n
New York State is packed with Presidential history. Not only have six New Yorkers become President of the United States, but a number of presidential moments have taken place in the Empire State.<\/p>\n
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site<\/a> (Greater Niagara)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202<\/p>\n
\u23f0Open daily year-round<\/p>\n
Visit the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site<\/a> in Buffalo<\/a>, where President Theodore Roosevelt was sworn into office after the assasination of President McKinley. With state-of-the-art exhibits, you\u2019ll experience the sights, sounds, and emotions surrounding this pivotal moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site<\/a> (Long Island)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open daily year-round<\/p>\n
You can also visit Sagamore Hill National Historic Site<\/a> (pictured) in Oyster Bay which was President Theodore Roosevelt\u2019s \u201cSummer White House\u201d from 1885 until his death in 1919.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd1013 Old Post Rd, Kinderhook, NY 12106<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Park grounds are open year-round. Lindenwald interior reopens June 2026<\/p>\n
In the Hudson Valley, tour the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site<\/a>, home of Democratic Party founder and the first president born a US citizen, Martin Van Buren. Explore the mansion, known as Lindenwald, where Van Buren managed two presidential campaigns, wander the trails, and head into the historic Dutch village of Kinderhook.<\/p>\n
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open daily year-round<\/p>\n
The first presidential library in the country, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum<\/a> (pictured below), is also found in the Hudson Valley, where you can learn about the Roosevelt presidency, the New Deal, and World War II through interactive exhibits, immersive audio\u2010visual theaters, and rarely seen artifacts.<\/p>\n
Washington\u2019s Headquarters<\/a> (Hudson Valley)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd84 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY 12551<\/p>\n
\u23f0 The museum building is open Fridays and Saturdays from October-Mid-April and Wednesday-Sunday from mid-April-October. The Hasbrouck House is currently closed for renovations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From 1782 to 1783, General George Washington established headquarters<\/a> in Newburgh<\/a> at Jonathan and Tryntje Hasbrouck’s fieldstone farmhouse. Walk through the rooms where history was made in the crucial months of the American Revolution, see Washington\u2019s office, and visit the museum.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Federal Hall National Memorial<\/a> (NYC)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd26 Wall St, New York, NY 10005<\/p>\n
\u23f0 Open Wednesday-Sunday
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\nLearn even more about George Washington at the Federal Hall National Memorial<\/a> in New York City, where he took the oath of office as the first President of the United States. It was also home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive branch offices.<\/p>\n
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