LOCUST GROVE SAMUEL MORSE HISTORIC SITE

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

The Locust Grove Samuel Morse Historic Site is located in Poughkeepsie, New York. This site is named after the famous inventor and artist Samuel Morse, who lived there from 1851 to 1872. The estate is set on over 200 acres of land and is home to the Samuel Morse Historic Home, a National Historic Landmark. The historic home was built in 1851 and is a two-story Greek Revival-style mansion. It contains a number of artifacts, including furniture, books, and artworks, that were owned by Morse during his time at Locust Grove.

The Morse Historic Site also includes the Locust Grove Carriage House and Stables, which housed the carriages and horses used by Morse and his family. The site also features a number of gardens and trails that are open to the public. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the historic home and grounds, or they can take part in guided tours and special events. The site also offers educational programs and activities.

The Locust Grove Samuel Morse Historic Site is a great way to learn about the life and work of Samuel Morse, and to explore the history of Poughkeepsie. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful grounds and learn about the man who invented one of the most important technologies of the 19th century.

LOCUST GROVE SAMUEL MORSE HISTORIC SITE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in POUGHKEEPSIE NY. US MID #8403601110

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: 8454544500
• website: http://www.lgny.org/index.html

LOCUST GROVE SAMUEL MORSE HISTORIC SITE
2683 SOUTH RD
POUGHKEEPSIE
NY
12601-5275

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