Historic sites are a ubiquitous part of the Hudson River Valley. Step back in time to the pre-Revolutionary war era, the early Quaker days, the Gilded Age, or the 20th century and Roosevelt ear. Aprart fomr historical sites aplenty, a larger-than-life aircraft collection, an educational children's museum and other await you.
Did you know? New York States has harbored centuries of spooky events that can't be explained. Be sure to visit the Dutchess county sites on the Haunted History Trail. Learn the unique history of each fo our vibrant communities and historical jewels with the Dutchess County Passport.
Appreciate the performing, cultural and visual arts at two beautiful historic landmark Victorian-age Italianate buildings located at 9 & 12 Vassar Street in downtown Poughkeepsie. Built in the late 18...
Read MoreThis historic country estate includes a 25-room Italianate villa featuring an outstanding original collection of furnishings and paintings, a Carriage House with original carriages, 180 acres that has...
Read MoreThe Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is an award-winning museum filled with exhibits and programs that focus on science, and local community. This museum is the ideal destination for families with childre...
Read MoreView the five distinctive murals depicting historic occasions in local, state, and national history, including the Ratification of the United States Constitution by New York. This National Historic La...
Read MoreExplore the Smith Metropolitan Ame Zion Church with guided tours that discuss the history of the church and prominent parishioners, including the first woman ordained a Methodist deacon. Located in th...
Read MoreExplore the last surviving example of America's first native-born landscape architect, Andrew Jackson Downing. It is the first site in the City of Poughkeepsie given federal recognition for its histor...
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