CRAILO STATE HISTORIC SITE

RENSSELAER, NY

Crailo State Historic Site is located in Rensselaer, New York, and is a museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the Dutch colonial period in the Hudson River Valley. The site is situated on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River and includes a restored 18th-century Dutch mansion, which was originally built in the mid-18th century by the Van Rensselaer family.

The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of Dutch settlers in the area and includes exhibits on Dutch culture, architecture, and lifestyle. Visitors can explore the mansion's rooms, which have been restored to their original appearance and furnished with period pieces, including a collection of antique Dutch Delftware.

The site also includes a Revolutionary War-era herb garden, which features a variety of herbs and plants that were commonly used for medicinal and culinary purposes during the colonial period. The museum hosts a range of events throughout the year, including guided tours, educational programs, and special exhibitions.

Crailo State Historic Site is an important cultural and historical destination in the Hudson River Valley, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about the region's rich Dutch heritage and colonial history.

CRAILO STATE HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RENSSELAER NY. US MID #8403601795

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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• telephone: 5184638738
• website: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp

CRAILO STATE HSITORIC SITE
9 1/2 RIVERSIDE AVE
RENSSELAER
NY
12144-2927

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