VAN WYCK HOMESTEAD MUSEUM

FISHKILL, NY

Van Wyck Homestead Museum is a historic site located in Fishkill, New York. It is a well-preserved Dutch colonial-style house that was built in the 1730s by Cornelius Van Wyck, a prominent figure in the community. The house was later passed on to his son, Theodorus, who played a key role in the American Revolution as a member of the New York Provincial Congress and as a colonel in the Continental Army.

The museum features 12 rooms filled with period furniture, artwork, and artifacts that offer visitors a glimpse into the daily life of the Van Wyck family and the surrounding community during the colonial and revolutionary periods. Some of the notable exhibits include a loom used to make textiles, a cradle used by the Van Wyck family to rock their children to sleep, and a collection of 18th-century clothing.

In addition to the house tour, the museum offers various educational programs and events throughout the year, including colonial craft demonstrations, lectures, and guided tours of the surrounding historic district. The Van Wyck Homestead Museum is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of the Hudson Valley region.

VAN WYCK HOMESTEAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FISHKILL NY. US MID #8403600018

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 8458969560

VAN WYCK HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
504 ROUTE 9
FISHKILL
NY
12524

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