History is everywhere in the Hudson Valley and varied enough to keep every history lover interested and engaged. From Early American to architectural and from natural to military, history is alive and easy to connect with in the Hudson Valley.
The Hangar at 743 and Warbird Factory bring aviation enthusiasts an epic first-hand experience to learn and explore history.
Vanderbilt Mansion was built by one of the first families of wealth in America and Designed by one of the nation's preeminent architects.
Mohonk Mountain House on Lake Mohonk was built in 1869, this grand 251-room Victorian is one of America's oldest family-owned resorts.
Revolutionary Westchester 250 builds awareness for the events, places, and people of the Revolutionary War period in Westchester County.
Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education, educates through the lens of the Holocaust, to invoke critical thinking and moral courage.
Time and the Valleys Museum is a living and interactive resource that preserves the past, educates, and ensures the uniqueness of the Rondout and Neversink watersheds.
Hanford Mills Museum maintains a remarkable collection of over 50,000 objects housed in twelve of the sixteen buildings that comprise the site.
Historic Village Diner is an authentic 1920s roadside diner offering a complete menu featuring home-made, fresh-made-to-order dishes.
Historic Huguenot Street is a National Historic Landmark District that contains 49 properties detailing a unique American history in New Paltz, New York.
The Senate House State Historic Site reflects the Dutch way of life in 18th century Kingston. It was the meeting place for the original NYS Senate.
The Museum of Firefighting is the nation’s foremost repository of firefighting history. No other fire museum or private collection in North America offers the sheer depth and authenticity of the wheeled treasure to be found in every corner of this remarkable public gallery in Hudson, NY.
The Lincoln Depot Museum is a 3,000 square foot freight and passenger rail depot where President-elect Abraham Lincoln stopped.
The Historic Barns of Nipmoose (the Scottish Barn, German Barn and Corn Crib) are extraordinary examples of early timber framed structures.
The Friends of Clermont is a not-for-profit organization created to conserving the living legacy of Clermont State Historic Site in Germantown, NY.
The Edna St. Vincent Millay Society mission is to illuminate the life and writings of Edna St. Vincent Millay and to preserve the character of Steepletop.
Wappingers Historical Society, preserving the history of the Town of Wappinger, Village of Wappingers Falls and neighboring communities.
Jay Heritage Center is an educational campus offering programs about American History, Social Justice, Environmental Stewardship and Conservation.
The Hudson River Museum is a multi-disciplinary cultural complex that draws its identity from its site on the banks of the Hudson River in Yonkers, NY
Tucked away on 44 acres overlooking the Hudson River, Mount Gulian Historic Site is an 18th century Dutch Colonial Homestead located in Beacon, NY.
Austerlitz Historical Society offers a full calendar of events and programs year-round, a quarterly newsletter, and a growing museum site.
Visit Hill-Hold and Brick House Museums Orange County NY and see what life was like on a Hudson Valley farm in the 1830’s.
Museum Village is a 19th century recreated village and museum in Monroe NY that houses thousands of historic artifacts in approximately 20 buildings.
The Saugerties Lighthouse is an 1869 landmark beacon on the Hudson River that stands proudly as a Living Museum and a renowned Bed & Breakfast.
The Trolley Museum of New York through exhibits and educational programs shares the rich history of rail transportation.