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Olana State Historic Site Olana State Historic Site
Greenport, New York

Built high on a hill near Hudson, New York between 1870 and 1891, then as now, Olana of

Old '76 House Old '76 House
Tappan, New York

This great tavern has accommodated guests on various occasions, including the Continent

Old Dutch Church Of Sleepy Hollow Old Dutch Church Of Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown, New York

Surrounded by (and often confused with) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, the church and its bury

Old Fort House Museum Old Fort House Museum
Fort Edward, New York

The house museum, originally the 1772 home of Patrick Smyth, has been open to the publi

Old Fort Niagara Old Fort Niagara
Youngstown, New York

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Red Hook, New York

This museum presents one of the largest collections of early aeroplanes in the world, m

Old Stone House Old Stone House
Brooklyn, New York

During the Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776, a regiment of about 400 volunteers from M

Patriots Park and the André Captors' Monument Patriots Park and the André Captors' Monument
Tarrytown, New York

Exactly on the border between Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and next door to the Warner L

Philipsburg Manor Philipsburg Manor
Tarrytown, New York

Cross the bridge over the river into Philipsburg Manor and step back in time.

Playland Amusement Park Playland Amusement Park
Rye, New York

Playland is Metro New York's great family amusement park and entertainment center.  Fea

Pleshakov Piano Museum Pleshakov Piano Museum
Hunter, New York

Visitors can enjoy time with the hosts at the museum, internationally acclaimed duo pia

Pruyn House Pruyn House
Latham, New York

The house was built by Casparus F.

Queens County Farm Museum Queens County Farm Museum
Floral Park, New York

The Queens County Farm Museum dates back to 1697; it occupies New York City's largest r

Queens Historical Society & Kingsland Homestead Queens Historical Society & Kingsland Homestead
Flushing, New York

Kingsland Homestead was built circa 1785 for Charles Doughty, the son of Benjamin Dough

Rockefeller State Park Preserve & Rockwood Hall Rockefeller State Park Preserve & Rockwood Hall
Tarrytown, New York

The most notable feature of the Preserve is the system of carriage roads built by John

Rogers Island Visitors Center Rogers Island Visitors Center
Fort Edward, New York

From 1756 to 1759, Rogers Island was used as a training ground for Major Robert Rogers,

Rondout West Strand Historic District Rondout West Strand Historic District
Kingston, New York

In 1828, the Delaware and Hudson Canal connected Rondout to the Pennsylvania coal trade

Rubin Museum Of Art Rubin Museum Of Art
New York, New York

Through changing exhibitions and an array of engaging public programs, the Rubin Museum

Sackets Harbor Battlefield Sackets Harbor Battlefield
Sackets Harbor, New York

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Oyster Bay, New York

Sagamore Hill is a destination for tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
Mount Vernon, New York

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Saratoga National Historical Park Saratoga National Historical Park
Stillwater, New York

Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British arm

Saratoga Spa State Park Saratoga Spa State Park
Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Spa State Park, distinguished by its classical architecture and listed as a Na

Saratoga Springs History Museum Saratoga Springs History Museum
Saratoga Springs, New York

The historical Society also fosters public education and chronicles the story of Sarato

Saugerties Light Saugerties Light
Saugerties, New York

Completed in 1869 at the mouth of Esopus Creek, the Coast Guard lighthouse was abandone

Schuyler Mansion Schuyler Mansion
Albany, New York

Philip Schuyler and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and pow

Seguine Mansion Seguine Mansion
Staten Island, New York

By 1786, James Seguine had purchased a large parcel of land overlooking Prince’s Bay.

Shaker Museum And Library Shaker Museum And Library
Old Chatham, New York

The museum celebrates Columbia County's strong heritage of Shakers, an 18th century rel

Skene Manor Skene Manor
Whitehall, New York

In 1874 New York Supreme Court Judge Joseph Potter built the three-story Victorian goth

Skenesborough Museum Skenesborough Museum
Whitehall, New York

The Skenesborough Museum concentrates on the history of the area, along with a focus th

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