CORTLANDT MUSEUM

VERPLANCK, NY

Cortlandt Museum is a small but impressive museum located in Verplanck, New York. It was established in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving the history of the Cortlandt area. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building that was once a schoolhouse.

Inside the museum, visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that showcase the area's rich history. There are displays of Native American artifacts, early colonial life, the Revolutionary War, and the industrial revolution. The museum also features a collection of antique tools and machinery that were used in the area's mills and factories.

One of the standout exhibits at Cortlandt Museum is the collection of antique fire trucks and memorabilia. The museum is home to several vintage fire trucks, including a 1917 American LaFrance and a 1936 Mack. There are also displays of firefighting equipment and uniforms from different eras.

In addition to its exhibits, Cortlandt Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. The museum is open on weekends from May through October and by appointment during the winter months. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to help support the museum's mission of preserving the history of the Cortlandt area.

CORTLANDT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VERPLANCK NY. US MID #8403600334

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: 9147341110

CORTLANDT MUSEUM
137 7TH ST
VERPLANCK
NY
10596

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