Anelle Gandelman Fine Art |
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1989 Palmer Avenue,
Larchmont
10538
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| 9148404152 fax |
| info@anellegandelmancom |
| wwwanellegandelmancom |
| Gallery specializing in contemporary art by emerging and mid-career artists
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Bedford 1787 Court House |
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Route 22 at the Village Green,
Bedford
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| 914-234-9751 |
| The Bedford Historical Society manages the Court House - Westchester County's oldest government building and northern county seat from 1787 to 1870
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Bedford Historical Society Museum |
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Route 22, Bedford Village Green,
Bedford
10506
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| 914-234-9751 |
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To call the Schoolhouse Museum directly: 914-234-9271
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Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts - House Museum |
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149 Girdle Ridge Road,
Katonah
10536
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| 914-232-5035, ext 221 |
| wwwcaramoororg |
| A Mediterranean-style mansion containing rooms from European villas and palaces and fine and decorative art
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Castle Gallery, College of New Rochelle |
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29 Castle Place,
New Rochelle
10805
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| 914-654-5423 |
| 914-654-5014 fax |
| jzazo@cnredu |
| wwwcnredu/cghtm |
| Castle gallery's exhibitions cut across a variety of interests, showcasing contemporary, educational and historical work
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Catherine's Art Tours |
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6 Kirby Lane North,
Rye
10580
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| 914-874-4994 |
| catherinespaeth@gmailcom |
| Private, well-curated and researched gallery and museum tours
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Cortlandt Historical Society & Museum |
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137 7th Street,
Verplanck
10596
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| 914-734-1110 |
The Society's collection includes pictures, artifacts, maps, tools, videos, oral history tapes and a reference library of local history
Free Admission
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Croton's Little Museum |
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171 Cleveland Drive,
Croton-on-Hudson
10520
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| 914-271-4574 |
| A collection of documents, images and artifacts showcasing the history of the village of Croton-on-Hudson
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Eastchester Historical Society (Marble School House) |
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Library at the School House at New Rochelle & California Roads,
Eastchester
10709
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| 914-793-1900 |
The Eastchester Historical Society preserves and interprets the history of Westchester, with an emphasis on Eastchester; it also operates programs in its 1835 Marble School House
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George E Rutledge Police Museum |
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Yonkers
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| 914-337-7026 |
| Collection of police artifacts and photos tracking the history of the Yonkers Police Department from its inception in 1871
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Greenburgh Nature Center |
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99 Dromore Road,
Scarsdale
10583
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| 914-723-3470 |
| wwwwgreenburghnaturecenterorg |
| A 33-acre woodland preserve with live animals, trails, ponds, orchards, maple-sugaring site, gardens, live animal displays, and lawn
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Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden |
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28 Deveau Road,
North Salem
10560
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| 914-669-5033 |
| wwwhammondmuseumorg |
| Asian arts museum featuring changing exhibits and a 35 acre Japanese garden
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Hastings Historical Society |
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407 Broadway,
Hastings-on-Hudson
10706
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| 914-478-2249 |
| wwwhastingshistoricalorg |
| A collection of archives, artifacts and photographs relating to the history of this riverside village incorporated in 1879
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Heritage Exhibit - Maryknoll Sisters Center |
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100 Ryder Road,
Ossining
10562
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| 914-941-7575 |
| The Exhibit is located near the front entrance of the Maryknoll Sisters Center on top of a knoll over looking the Hudson
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Historic Hudson Valley |
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150 White Plains Road,
Tarrytown
10591
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| 914-631-8200 |
| McKSmith@hudsonvalleyorg |
| wwwhudsonvalleyorg |
| HHV operates a network of six sites dedicated to preserving the history of the Hudson River valley; sites include an 18th-century farm and gristmill (Philipsburg Manor), and Washington Irving's home (Sunnyside)
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Horace Greeley House / New Castle Historical Society |
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100 King Street,
Chappaqua
10514
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| 914-238-4666 |
| wwwnewcastlehistoricalsocietyorg |
| The furnished summer home of Horace Greeley from 1864-1872 Greeley was the crusading editor of the New York Tribune, Presidential candidate in 1872, a foe of slavery and a women's rights advocate
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Hudson River Museum (Glenview Mansion & The Andrus Planetarium) |
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511 Warburton Avenue,
Yonkers
10701
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| 914-963-4550 |
| hrm@hrmorg |
| wwwhrmorg |
| The galleries and restored period rooms of Glenview, a vintage Hudson River home, feature exhibitions of American art, history and science, plus many programs for families
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Huguenot New Rochelle Historical Association |
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20 Sicard Avenue,
New Rochelle
10804
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| 914-633-1776 |
The association perpetuates the memory of the Huguenots, who founded New Rochelle in 1688, and the history of New Rochelle The association also operates the Thomas Paine Cottage and Sophia Brewster School House
Free Admission; donation appreciated
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John Jay Homestead State Historic Site |
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400 Route 22,
Katonah
10536
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| 914-232-5651 |
| wwwjohnjayhomesteadorg |
| The residence of America's first US Supreme Court chief justice and his descendants
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Katonah Museum of Art |
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134 Jay Street,
Katonah
10536
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| 914-232-9555 |
| 914-232-3128 fax |
| wwwkatonahmuseumorg |
| A non-collecting institution dedicated to the visual arts and designed by Edward Larabee Barnes
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Kykuit (National Trust for Historic Preservation; administered by Historic Hudson Valley) |
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200 Lake Road,
Sleepy Hollow
10591
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| 914-631-9491 |
| wwwhudsonvalleyorg |
One of the finest preserved Beaux Arts houses in the nation, Kykuit was built by John D Rockefeller
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Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers |
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55 Ryder Road, Ossining, NY 10562,
Ossining
10562
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| 914-941-7636, ext 2670 |
| 914-944-3605 fax |
| nkleppel@maryknollorg |
| http://societymarynollorg |
| "Experience the World" Exhibit at the Maryknoll Visitors Center
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Maryknoll Sisters Heritage Exhibit |
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100 Ryder Road,
Ossining
10562
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| 914-941-7575 |
| This Exhibit documents the history of the Maryknoll Sisters, who in 1912 became the first group of American religious women to devote their lives to service in foreign countries
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Material Archives Laboratory For Archaeology |
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Croton Point Park Nature Center,
Croton-on-Hudson
10520
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| 914-862-5297 |
| Exhibits of cultural resource from prehistoric Indians 7,000 years old to historic colonial artifacts all recovered from Westchester County sites
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Merestead ( Patterson Estate ) |
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Byram Lake Road,
Bedford
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| The property contains an estate house, formal gardens, residential swimming pool and large lawns surrounded by woodland
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Muscoot Farm Park (Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation) |
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Route 100,
Somers
10589
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| 914-864-7282 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Muscoot Farm depicts life as it would have been lived on a country gentleman's farm, circa 1880-1950
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Neuberger Museum of Art |
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SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Road,
Purchase
10577
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| 914-251-6100 |
| wwwneubergerorg |
| One of Westchester's finest cultural resources, featuring 12 changing exhibitions of modern, contemporary and African art annually
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North Castle Historical Society / Society's Educational Complex |
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440 Bedford Road,
Armonk
10504
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| 914-273-4510 |
| The Education Complex consists of the historic Smith's Tavern, Brundage Blacksmith Shop, East Middle Patent One-Room Schoolhouse and 1798 Quaker Meeting House
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Ossining Heritage Area - Visitor Center (Joseph G Caputo Community Center) |
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98 Broadway,
Ossining
10562
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| 914-941-3189 |
The Center houses permanent exhibits on Sing Sing Prison and the Old Croton Aqueduct
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Ossining Historical Society Museum |
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196 Croton Avenue,
Ossining
10562
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| 914-941-0001 |
| ohsm@worldnetattnet |
| wwwossininghistoricalorg |
| Housed in the 1872 Austin House, the museum contains collections and exhibits of antiques and memorabilia reflecting local Ossining history dating from 1785, such as maps, military artifacts, photographs, furniture and items from Sing Sing Prison
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Ossining Urban Cultural Park Museum |
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95 Broadway,
Ossining
10562
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| 914-941-3189 |
| Exhibits illustrate two themes: "Down the River: The Old Croton Aqueduct" and "Up the River: Sing Sing Prison"
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Peekskill Museum |
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124 Union Avenue,
Peekskill
10566
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| 914-736-0473 |
| wwwpeekskillmuseumcom |
| Located in the Herrick House, one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian Houses, the museum features artifacts relating to Peekskill's history
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Philipsburg Manor, Upper Mills (Historic Hudson Valley) |
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Route 9,
Sleepy Hollow
10591
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| 914-631-3992 |
| wwwhudsonvalleyorg |
| This late 17th/early 18th-century milling, farming and trading complex was once part of the Philipse estate, tenanted by farmers of diverse European backgrounds, and operated by enslaved Africans
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Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site |
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Warburton Avenue and Dock Street,
Yonkers
10701
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| 914-965-4027 |
| wwwphilipsemanorfriendsorg |
| A National Historic Landmark and official project of Save America's Treasure, this high-style Georgian mansion, built in stages between 1680 and 1755, was home to the wealthy Loyalist, Frederick Philipse III
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Port Chester Historical Society |
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479 King Street,
Port Chester
10573
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| 914-939-6040 |
The Society operates the Bush House, with pre-1840 furniture and local historical artifacts
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Pound Ridge Museum |
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255 Westchester Avenue,
Pound Ridge
10576
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| 914-764-4333 |
| Permanent local history exhibits on Pound Ridge and environs, housed in the former "Lecture Room" built in 1853
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Rye Historical Society |
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1 Purchase Street,
Rye
10580
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| 914-967-7588 |
| The Headquarters of the Rye Historical Society are located at the Square House Museum
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Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site |
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897 South Columbus Avenue,
Mount Vernon
10550
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| 914-667-4116 |
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| The site consists of a restored Colonial church (1763-1787) that was used as a hospital during the Revolutionary War, a historic village green, and a museum
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September 11 Memorial Mural |
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Webb Field,
Hartsdale
10530
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| Outdoor art installation composed of more than 2,000 hand-painted tiles commemorating the victims and events of September 11th, 2001 Project coordinated by the Westchester Arts Council
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Somers Historical Society and Museum of the Early American Circus |
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Routes 100 & 202,
Somers
10589
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| 914-277-4977 |
| wwwsomersmuseumorg |
| Located in the Elephant Hotel, a national historic landmark built by Hachaliah Bailey
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Square House Museum |
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1 Purchase Street,
Rye
10580
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| 914-967-7588 |
| wwwryehistoricalsocietyorg |
| Headquarters to the Rye Historical Society, housed in a former tavern built in 1730 and famous for hosting George Washington overnight
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The 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow |
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Kingsland Point Park, Palmer Avenue,
Sleepy Hollow
10549
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| 914-366-5109 |
| Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Lighthouse is located off the shore of the Hudson River
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The Gallery in the Park at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation |
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Routes 35 & 121,
Cross River
10518
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| 914-864-7317 |
| Four rotating art exhibitions featuring local artists per year, each lasting three months
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The Great Hunger Memorial |
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V Everit Macy Park,
Ardsley
10502
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| 914-948-5580 |
| Outdoor public art installation recognizing the historic significance of the Great Hunger of 19th Century Ireland and the impact it had in Westchester and America
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The Historical Society, Inc Serving Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown |
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1 Grove Street,
Tarrytown
10591
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| 914-631-8374 |
The Society is located in the 1848 home of Jacob Odell, the first President (Mayor) of Tarrytown The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is in the Grove Street Historic District
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Thomas Paine Cottage |
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20 Sicard Avenue,
New Rochelle
10804
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| 914-633-1776 |
| wwwThomasPaineCottageorg |
| At the close of the Revolutionary War, New York State honored the contributions of Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, to the war effort by awarding him a 277-acre farm in New Rochelle that had been confiscated from a Tory owner
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Thomas Paine Memorial Museum |
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983 North Avenue,
New Rochelle
10804
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| 914-813-2225 |
| wwwthomaspaineorg |
| Collection of original artifacts and works of Thomas Paine, Father of the American Revolution and creator of human rights movement The Paine monument stands outside the building
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Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation |
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Route 35 & 121 South,
Cross River
10518
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| 914-864-7322 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Located at the 4,700 acre reservation, the museum contains a variety of habitats ranging from ponds and streams to meadows and forests
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Van Cortlandt Manor (Historic Hudson Valley) |
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South Riverside Avenue,
Croton-on-Hudson
10520
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| 914-271-8981 |
| wwwhudsonvalleyorg |
| Once the home of New York's prominent Van Cortlandt family, the Manor contains an outstanding collection of American decorative arts, beautiful gardens, a tenant farmer's house and a tavern
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Van Cortlandtville Historical Society |
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297 Locust Avenue,
Peekskill
10566
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VanGlen Gallery |
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981 Main Street,
Peekskill
10566
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| 914-930-7866 |
| vanglen@verizonnet |
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Washington Irving's Sunnyside (Historic Hudson Valley) |
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West Sunnyside Lane,
Tarrytown
10591
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| 914-591-8763 |
| wwwhudsonvalleyorg |
| The cozy "Snuggery" of beloved author Washington Irving, whose "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has delighted generations of readers
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Westchester County Veterans Museum |
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Lasdon Park, Route 35,
Somers
10589
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| 914-682-4949 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks |
| Military memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to the present
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Westchester Holocaust Memorial |
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148 Martine Avenue,
White Plains
10601
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| 914-696-0738 |
| Outdoor public art installation serving as a memorial to the lives lost during the Holocaust
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Westchester Veterans Museum |
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Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35,
Somers
10589
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| 914-682-4949 |
| Photographs, paintings, prints and military memorabilia of conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to present, in which Westchester residents served in the United States Armed Forces
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Westmoreland Sanctuary |
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260 Chestnut Ridge Road,
Mt Kisco
10549
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| 914-666-8448 |
| wwwwestmorelandsanctuaryorg |
| Eight miles of hiking trails in a 625-acre nature sanctuary Trail maps available at entrance
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White Plains Historical Society (Jacob Purdy House) |
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60 Park Avenue,
White Plains
10603
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| 914-328-1776 & 914-682-8426 |
| wwwwhiteplainshistoryorg |
The Jacob Purdy House (1721) was George Washington's headquarters during the Battle of White Plains 1776, and again in 1778
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Yonkers Historical Society (Sherwood House) |
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Will Library - 1500 Central Park Avenue,
Yonkers
10710
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| 914-961-8940 |
| 914-961-8645 fax |
| wwwyonkershistoryorg |
Sherwood House is a 1740 Dutch tenant farmhouse of Philipsburg Manor
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Yorktown Museum |
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1974 Commerce Street,
Yorktown Heights
10598
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| 914-962-2970 |
| 914-962-4379 fax |
| ahobby@Yorktownnyorg |
| wwwyorktownmuseumorg |
| Museum feature a sensory enviornmental exhibit on the lives of the Mohegan Indians, and furnished period rooms circa 1750 - 1850
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