7562 N. Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-1920
Visit Red Hook’s oldest public building! Built around 1760 as a farmhouse, the Elmendorph Inn evolved into a bustling stagecoach stop on the Post Road between New York City and Albany. Over its long life, it has served as a tavern, residence, country store, kindergarten, and gathering place—shaped by centuries of community use. Today, the Inn is lovingly preserved and interpreted by Historic Red Hook and remains an active hub for public history programs, lectures, seasonal events, and monthly community gatherings. Visitors are invited to explore its restored interiors and learn how this landmark reflects Red Hook’s agricultural, civic, and social past.
