In 1776 56 loyalists signed the Declaration of Dependence at the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site.
The Manor Hall currently serves both as a local and national history museum. Highlights of the Hall include the building itself, a collection of Presidential portraits, and exhibits on local history. The website offers a brief history of the site, visitor information, and information regarding upcoming events.
The Joseph Landers Memorial Restoration House dates back to 1854 when Samuel Sannon built the English-style wing house on eight acres of land in Malverne. The Malverne Historical Society restored the home, and currently uses it as both a historic house and local history museum.
Visitors to the Landers Memorial Restoration Home can view exhibits and collections regarding local history. The website offers a brief history of the home, an events calendar, and basic visitor information.
The Medina Historical Society preserves the history of Western New York, especially the town of Medina. The society maintains a small museum in the society headquarters, which is open to the public year-round and by special appointment.
The society offers exhibits and special events throughout the year. The website offers photographs of Medina, society news, an events calendar, and online versions of the society newsletter.
The historical society preserves the history of the Moravia, New York area as well as the history of Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States. The society runs the History House, a local history museum that features a variety of exhibits, as well as the Luther Research Center and Archives.
The house and research archives are open to the public by appointment. The website offers visitor information and links to other Cayuga County historical resources.
The Hudson River Maritime Museum is the only museum in New York State focusing exclusively on the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and the industries that developed around it.
The museum offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits on Hudson maritime history, special events, guided tours of the museum, and boat rides to the historic Roundout Lighthouse. The website offers visitor information, information regarding school tours, and an events calendar.
The Lighthouse, dedicated in 1912, serves a dual purpose as both a lighthouse and a memorial to the French explorer, Samuel de Champlain.
The lighthouse is open to tours and visitors throughout the summer months. Visitors can explore the interior of the lighthouse and can take in the view of Lake Champlain from the top. The website offers a detailed history of the lighthouse, a photo gallery featuring 17 photographs of the interior and exterior of the lighthouse, and visitor information.
In 1943, Louis Armstrong and his wife, Lucille, settled in a modest house in Corona, Queens, where they lived for the remainder of their lives. Today, the furnishings and the house are preserved very much as they were during the Armstrongs’ lifetime.
Today, visitors are offered guided 40-minute tours, as well as occasional special events. Group tours (8 or more) must be scheduled in advance. The museum also holds several collections of artifacts that are available to researchers by appointment. The website offers visitor information, information regarding upcoming events and current exhibits, and a biography of Louis Armstrong. In order to contact the house via email, use the "contact" link located under the "about us" tab.
The Historic River Towns of Westchester is a consortium of waterfront towns along New York's Hudson River. The organization works to promote and aid in historic and preservation efforts in the river front communities along the river.
The consortium offers guided tours, river cruises, and information about all historic museum located in the towns that make up the consortium. The site offers visitor information, information regarding the tours and cruises, and a calendar of events.
Fort Ticonderoga is located in upstate New York, and is famous for its pivotal roles in the French and Indian War and, more importantly, the Revolutionary War. However, the fort is much more than a restored military fortress. A typical visit to the fort will include rich and varied offerings including costumed interpreters, 30-minute guided tours, a world class museum, daily musket demonstrations, and self-guided tours of the Fort.
The site offers a detailed history of the fort, an events calendar, visitor information, and information regarding major events and educational programs. The site also offers a page for educators detailing Fort Ticonderoga's participation in National History Day, which is on February 27th.
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center was first opened in 1966 in order to preserve and showcase the history of Waterford, New York, which is located just north of Albany. The museum organization was originally focused on the preservation of the Hugh White Homestead, which today has been moved from its original location and serves as the residence for the museum.
The museum offers a variety of exhibits focusing on the history of Waterford, museum tours, a field trip to the Hill-Stead Museum of Farmington, Connecticut, and a series of traveling lectures. The site offers general information about all above programs, as well as a history of the museum and information on current projects.