PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM

COLD SPRING, NY

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The Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum is located in Cold Spring, NY. Founded in 1964, the museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Putnam County’s rich history. The museum is housed in two historic buildings: the 1836 Foundry School and the 1848 Gatehouse.

The Foundry School building is the oldest standing schoolhouse in Putnam County and was originally built to educate the children of local ironworkers and farmers. The museum houses collections of artifacts related to the history of Putnam County, including an extensive collection of 19th-century photographs, documents, furniture, tools, and artifacts.

The Gatehouse was originally used as a guardhouse and toll collector’s office. It now houses a library that includes books, maps, and historic documents related to the county’s history. Visitors can also explore the museum’s archives, which include newspapers, manuscripts, and photographs.

The museum’s exhibits focus on the history of the Hudson Valley, including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the industrial history of the region. The museum also hosts educational programs and special events, including lectures and walking tours. Visitors can also take part in hands-on activities such as candlemaking and blacksmithing demonstrations.

The Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum is a great destination for those interested in learning about the history of Putnam County and the Hudson Valley region. The museum offers a unique look at the region’s past and is a great place to explore local history.

PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLD SPRING NY. US MID #8403600143

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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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Contact PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM

PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM
63 CHESTNUT STREET
COLD SPRING
NY
10516

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PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403600143
Name PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM
Alternate Name PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.416957, -73.948646
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 079
US Census Tract: 010700
US Census Block: 2027