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Van Schaick Mansion Tours

Location

1 Van Schaick Ave, Cohoes NY
1 Van Schaick Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047

42.767764 -73.686561

County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 11, 2016, 10:00AM
  • October 9, 2016, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Historic Site Tour/History Description The Van Schaick Mansion is one of the most historic homes in New York State with a rich history that is tied to both the French and Indian War & the American Revolution. Built circa 1735, the house was used as military headquarters for a number of English generals during the French and Indian War. During the American Revolution the mansion once again served as military headquarters and was inhabited by Generals Schuyler, Gates, Poor, St. Clair and Colonels Morgan, Gansevoort and Arnold while formulating the plans for the battle of Saratoga. In the days leading up to the battle some 5,000 Continental soldiers were garrisoned around the mansion. Due to the historic significance of this venue, the Van Schaick Mansion was named to the National Register of Historical Places in 1970, to the New York State Revolutionary War Heritage Trail in 2008, and in 2013 was named a member of the “NYS Paths to History”. For the past 278 years, the mansion has been lovingly cared for by descendants of the Van Schaick Family, various individuals; and since 2001, the Gen. Peter Gansevoort Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Van Schaick Mansion Project, under the auspices of the General Peter Gansevoort Chapter, NSDAR, was established to collect, preserve, and present the cultural history of Van Schaick Island. The Project pursues this mission through the preservation and interpretation of its site, the Van Schaick Mansion, as a site for the presentation of collections, exhibitions and programs to benefit the community. Organization Hosting the Event General Peter Gansevoort Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Phone Number 5185983084

Registration

Guided tours $5 for adulta. Military families free. Grounds and historic cemetery free.

Additional Information


Event Duration (hours): 5

Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: Grounds and cemetery areas are accessible. Mansion has stairs.
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