Historic Sites in the Hudson River Valley

• Camp Shanks World War II Museum
  Rockland County

Head to Orangeburg, home of the once dubbed “Last Stop, USA,” this was the largest point of embarkation for soldiers headed for the front lines in North Africa and Europe. Visit the simulated barracks with artifacts and photographs.

20 Greenbush Road, Orangeburg, NY

 

• Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Home, Library and Museum
  Dutchess County

Take a guided tour of FDR’s childhood home and where he hosted Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth and King George VI prior to WW2. The presidential library and museum is America’s first and the only one to be used by a sitting president. The museum’s interactive and immersive exhibits cover every aspect of the FDR administration, the Roosevelts’ personal history and his struggle with polio. After your time spent at exploring the life of FDR, hop on the Roosevelt Ride to visit Eleanor Roosevelt’s home at Val-Kill, and the only National Historic Site to be dedicated to a First Lady.

4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY

 

• Kykuit
  Westchester County

Travel to Kykuit, home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Tour the expansive terraced gardens filled with 20th century sculpture, take time to see the antique auto and horse-drawn carriage collections. The remarkable beaux-arts landscape was created in the early 1900’s. The Rockefeller’s outstanding art collection includes works by Henry Moore, David Smith, Louise Nevelson and Alexander Calder as well as Picasso tapestries.

381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY

 

• Stony Point Battlefield Historic Site & Lighthouse
  Rockland County

Explore the site of General “Mad Anthony” Wayne’s surprise capture of the British-held fort in 1779 and visit the oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River, marking the entrance to the Hudson Highlands since 1826. Tours of the building give expansive views of both the Hudson River and the Stony Point Battlefield interpreted through a museum and reenactments of the engagement during the Revolutionary War.

46 Battlefield Rd, Stony Point, NY

 

• Thomas Cole National Historic Site
  Greene County

Visit the residence and studio of 19th-century artist and founder of the Hudson River School. The site contains galleries of oil paintings, as well as rooms with Cole artifacts and period furnishings. Guided tour, film and gift shop on-premise.

218 Spring St., Catskill, NY

 

• Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site
  Orange County

Hasbrouck House, where Gen. George Washington spent more time than anywhere else during the Revolutionary War. Interactive “Unpacked and Rediscovered” museum exhibit. Nation’s first public historic site. Open year-round.

84 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY

 

• West Point USMA
  Orange County

The United States Military Academy at West Point, located in West Point, New York, is a prestigious institution dedicated to educating and training future leaders of the U.S. Army. Founded in 1802, it is renowned for its rigorous academic and military programs, designed to develop strong moral-ethical values, professional competence, and character in its cadets. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, offering breathtaking views and a historic campus that echoes centuries of military tradition. Visitors can explore this esteemed institution through guided bus tours, which provide insights into the academy’s rich history and operational aspects. Visitors can also explore the West Point Museum.

2107 New South Post Road, West Point, NY

Thanks to New York State Tourism.

 

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