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Putnam History Museum
Freedom & Dignity
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63 Chestnut Street
Cold Spring, NY - (845) 265-4010
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- 2023 opening May 19 Wed-Sun: 12pm-4pm
- Handicap Accessible
- $5 Suggested Donation
The Putnam History Museum tells the story of the West Point Foundry in a new permanent exhibition. Large-scale photographs and an interactive stereoview display show how the foundry was essential to 19th century industrial and military endeavors in the United States. View John Ferguson Weir’s acclaimed 1866 large-scale painting “The Gun Foundry.” A recently acquired 10-pounder size Parrott gun measures five feet long weighing 900 pounds is on display. Additional rotating exhibitions feature artwork and artifacts related to local history.
Amenities: Passport Stamp, Family Friendly, Public Transportation, Greenway Trail Access
Nearby Destinations
- West Point Foundry Preserve 0.2 miles
- Boscobel House and Gardens 0.8 miles
- Constitution Island 1.4 miles
- West Point 2.1 miles
- Hudson Highlands Nature Museum 4.4 miles
Upcoming Events
In-Person Lecture: Taking Our Water for the City
May 9, 2024
, 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
