Kingston Area History – Find Museums and Historic Sites

Our region of the Hudson Valley is rich in history. From the early Dutch settlers to the American Revolution to the Gilded Age, The Hudson Valley has played an important role in the shaping of the United States.

Today, there are many historic assets in our area that are accessible to the public. These assets offer a unique opportunity to learn about the region’s past and to appreciate its cultural heritage.

Here are just a few of the many historic assets in Ulster County:

  • Museums: Ulster County has a number of excellent museums that tell the story of the region’s history. Some of the most popular museums include the Senate House State Historic Site, the Friends of Historic Kingston Museum, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and The New York Trolley Museum.
  • Historic districts and sites: Kingston Stockade District, Hurley’s Historic District, Huguenot Street in New Paltz
  • Historic buildings and sites: Old Dutch Church, Rondout Light House, Perrine’s Bridge, The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, Fred J. Johnston House Museum

We encourage you to explore the many historic assets in Ulster County. With so much to see and do, there is something for everyone to learn about the region’s rich past.

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05 Apr

Sugaring Off

Join us at Senate House State Historic Site as we showcase maple sugaring, 18th century style! Come and enjoy the music of Mark Rust, learn [...]
Weekend Air Shows!

Weekend Air Shows!

Weekend Air Shows are a great way to spend the day! Museum and grounds open at 10. Biplane rides available before and after the show. [...]
Weekend Air Shows!

Weekend Air Shows!

Weekend Air Shows are a great way to spend the day! Museum and grounds open at 10. Biplane rides available before and after the show. [...]
Weekend Air Shows!

Weekend Air Shows!

Weekend Air Shows are a great way to spend the day! Museum and grounds open at 10. Biplane rides available before and after the show. [...]

Articles


Reher Center Celebrates Community Spirit with “Reher Recognized” Bakery Program

The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History has launched a new initiative, “Reher Recognized,” to honor outstanding community bakeries across the nation. This program recognizes establishments that embody the values and traditions exemplified by the historic Reher’s Bakery in Kingston, New York. Rekindling the Spirit of Reher’s Bakery “Reher Recognized” seeks to celebrate bakeries […]

This Year’s ODC Graveyard Tours Will Give Voices to Women of Kingston’s Past

From Kingstonwire   This year’s Old Dutch Church cemetery tour will present the Burning of Kingston from a new perspective — through the eyes of five women who survived the 1777 catastrophe. The ninth season of the annual historic re-enactment in Uptown Kingston will run on every Saturday in October at 7 p.m. in the […]

The Burning of Kingston Returns

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