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Museums of the Hudson Valley

Historic Huguenot Street

This living history museum sits on an original historical settlement of French Huguenots in New Paltz, NY. The museum and its exhibits showcase the everyday life of the settlers, while also highlighting the populations of Indigenous and enslaved Africans that contributed to the history of the area.

Historic Huguenot Street has a combination of original historical sites, recreations of homes, walking tours, and indoor exhibits for visitors to experience. The museum also focuses on major themes of religion, social history, enslavement, and colonization that can be linked to other areas of history.

Historical Exhibit
Historical Artifacts
Historical House

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Locust Grove

Originally the mansion of Samuel F.B. Morse, Locust Grove is a house museum dedicated to the Young family, the house’s second owners. In addition to its large grounds and popular event spaces, this museum offers a tour of the property that highlights the everyday life of the Young family. Their rooms are on display for an in-depth look at early 20th century life for a wealthy Poughkeepsie family.

Locust Grove House
Locust Grove Grounds

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Hudson River Maritime Museum

Located in Kingston, NY, the Hudson River Maritime Museum showcases the history of water travel up and down the Hudson River. The museum has numerous ships on display, many interactive exhibits, and a connection to the larger history of maritime travel. The exhibits are filled with text, images, videos, models, and interactive elements. They also offer a tour for more information about the exhibits.

Maritime Museum Exhibit
Maritime Artifacts
Maritime Text

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