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The 2024 Hudson River Valley Ramble will occur on August 31st and every day in September. Event leaders will be able to submit events in Spring. If you have questions about hosting an event for the Ramble, please email ramble@hudsongreenway.ny.gov.

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Revolutionary War Headquarters Site

Location

Van Wyck Homestead Museum
504 Route 9
Fishkill, NY 12524

41.522639 -73.889225

County: Dutchess
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 10, 2022, 1:00PM, Last Tour at 3:00 PM
  • September 11, 2022, 1:00PM, Guided Tours thru Historic Museum
  • September 17, 2022, 1:00PM, Guided Tours thru Historic Homestead
  • September 18, 2022, 1:00PM, Guided Tours thru Historic Museum
  • September 24, 2022, 1:00PM, Last Tour at 3:00 PM
  • September 25, 2022, 1:00PM, Guided Tours thru Historic Museum
  • October 1, 2022, 1:00PM, Guided Tours thru Historic Museum
  • October 2, 2022, 1:00PM, Last Tour at 3:00 PM

Details

Event Type Historic Site Tour/History Description The Van Wyck Homestead was built in 1732, and enlarged to its present size in 1757. It is one of the oldest homes in Dutchess County. During the American Revolution the home was used as an Officers' Headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers' encampment (Oct. 1776 - Oct. 1783). Dozens of notable Revolutionary War heroes visited the Homestead - including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Marquis de Lafayette to name a few. For more information about this historic homestead please visit: www.FishkillHistoricalSociety.org Organization Hosting the Event Fishkill Historical Society Phone Number (845) 896-9560

Additional Information


Event Duration (hours): 1

Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Yes
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