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James Vanderpoel 'House of History'
Architecture
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16 Broad Street, Route 9
Kinderhook, NY - (518) 758-9265
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- Saturday and Sunday, noon-4pm. For seasonal hours, please check the website.
- $7.50 and includes the Columbia County Historical Society Museum & Library (5 Albany Avenue). All-site pass with the Luykas Van Alen House and Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse $15. Free for children ages 0-12, students with ID, and CCHS Members.
Built during the Federal era as the home of prominent lawyer and politician, James Vanderpoel and his family, the property is now an exhibit space featuring galleries of paintings and decorative arts from the Columbia County Historical Society permanent collection. The Columbia County Historical Society Bookstore & Museum Shop is located within the house.
Amenities: Family Friendly
Nearby Destinations
- Luykas Van Alen House 1.4 miles
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site 1.7 miles
- Bronck Museum6 miles
- FASNY Museum of Firefighting 10.4 miles
- Olana State Historic Site13.9 miles
Nearby Events
- Santa at FASNY Museum of Firefighting10.3 miles
- The Art of Seasonal Greens: 19th Century Wreath Making13.9 miles
- Miniature Theater: The Pumpernickel Puppets Present Peter Rabbit13.9 miles
- Knitting 101: Start a Scarf13.9 miles
- The Art of Wrapping Paper13.9 miles