Livingston History Barn
Small museum with historical artifacts from of the Town of Livingston and surrounding communities. Research room for genealogical work is available.
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Historic Sites + Must-See Attractions
Step into the stories that shape Columbia County. From grand estates to charming villages to scenic ski runs, zip line adventures, and the roar of the racetrack, our must-see attractions span centuries of history and moments of pure excitement. Here, discovery brings generations together, blending shared traditions with heart-pounding fun for all ages.
Historic Sites + Must-See Attractions places
Luykas Van Alen House c. 1737
Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1967, the Luykas Van Alen house is a restored house museum representing 18th century rural Dutch
Martin Van Buren Grave Site
Burial place of Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
The home and farm of the founder of the Democratic Party and the eighth president of the United States.
Oakdale Park
Oakdale Park is a 14-acre public park in downtown Hudson, NY, a walkable destination for many residents that is free and open
Olana State Historic Site
Olana is the greatest masterwork of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), the most famous American landscape artist of the mid-19th century, and the
Persons of Color Cemetery
In 1815 Kinderhook landowner John Rogers stipulated that a portion of his property be “intended as a cemetery for the people of
Roeliff Jansen Historical Society
Local history of the Roeliff Jansen area including the towns of Ancram, Copake, Hillsdale, Gallatin, and Taghkanic.
The Ruins at Sassafras
Home of the former Shaker Second Family settlement. The Second family ran a successful seed business in the Brethen’s Workshop (now The
Samuel Tilden Gravesite
1876 presidential candidate who won by 250,000 popular votes but lost the election by one electoral vote. Cemetery of the Evergreens.
Shaker Museum
Shaker Museum is building a 21st-century museum in downtown Chatham, NY, to showcase the world’s most comprehensive collection of Shaker material culture
Taconic State Park
Camping (tent, trailer, cottages and cabins), swimming, fishing, extensive trail system offering biking and nature trails, cross country skiing and snowmobile trails
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