OLD FORT HOUSE MUSEUM

FORT EDWARD, NY

The Old Fort House Museum is located in Fort Edward, New York, and is an important part of the area's history. The site includes an 18th century Georgian style mansion, built in 1772, and is an example of the early days of the American Revolution in the area. The home was the residence of General Philip Schuyler, a major general in the Continental Army, and is now a museum.

The house includes original period furniture and artifacts, as well as a large collection of 18th and 19th century artifacts. Visitors can take guided tours of the museum, and learn about the history of the area, as well as the life of General Schuyler and his family. The museum also features a gift shop and a cafe.

The grounds of the Old Fort House Museum feature a formal garden, as well as a reconstructed fort from the Revolutionary War. Visitors can explore the grounds, and learn about how the fort was used during the war. Additionally, the grounds host a variety of special events throughout the year, such as re-enactments and festivals.

The museum is open from April through October, and admission is free. It is a great place to learn about the history of the area and the life of General Schuyler, as well as to enjoy the beauty of the grounds.

OLD FORT HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FORT EDWARD NY. US MID #8403600085

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: 5187479700

OLD FORT HOUSE MUSEUM
22 BROADWAY
FORT EDWARD
NY
12828

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