Please call the individual sites directly to inquire about the events listed on our event calendars and to inquire about hours.
The Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area does not own or operate any of the sites listed below. They are owned and managed by the organizations listed in the site descriptions. Please call ahead for special accommodation needs or with any questions about their sites.
Heritage Sites
Heritage Sites
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New York State Capitol
The capitol resembles a giant French chateau, but the three-acre, five-story building is a variety of styles contributed over 32 years by five architects
New York State Museum
Through historic artifacts, full-size dioramas, and interactive displays, the New York State Museum showcases the history of the Empire State.
Oakwood Cemetery
Founded in 1848, Oakwood is one of America's largest rural cemeteries, commanding a spectacular panoramic view of the Hudson Valley. Oakwood is the final resting place of many of the area's most prominent citizens, including "Uncle Sam" Wilson, progenitor of the famous Uncle Sam icon.
Olana State Historic Site
Olana, a Persian-style villa, was the estate of artist Frederic Edwin Church, one of the most important Hudson River School painters.
Old Dutch Church
A grand 19th-century structure, Kingston's Old Dutch Church and its surrounding graveyard reflect the city's 300-year history.
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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome celebrates man's desire to fly with early aircraft, rare vehicles, and public daredevil airshows.
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Philipsburg Manor Upper Mills
Philipsburg Manor, a restored 18th-century trading and milling complex, is a living history museum that focuses on the lives of enslaved Africans.
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Philipse Manor Hall contains superb 18th-century woodwork, as well as one of America's earliest decorated plaster ceilings.
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Playland Amusement Park
The nation's first planned amusement park, Playland offers a treat for both architecture buffs and thrill-seeking children.