Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

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Fall/Winter Hours (November through mid-April) are Fridays and Saturdays, 11am – 3pm and Tuesdays through Saturdays by appointment.

Call 845-562-1195 for more information or to make an appointment. Please note that some services may be unavailable due to weather or staffing.

Address
84 Liberty St.
Newburgh, NY 12551

Palisades Region

Latitude 41.497120

Longitude -74.009140

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General Information: (845) 562-1195

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Visit the nation's first publicly owned historic site and tour the rooms where American history was made. In the critical months that General George Washington spent at Newburgh, he made some of his most important contributions to shaping the American republic. It was here that Washington rejected the idea of an American monarchy; ended the Newburgh Conspiracy, preventing potential military control of the government; created the Badge of Military Merit, forerunner of the Purple Heart; and circulated an influential letter to State Governors outlining the key principals he felt necessary for the new republic.

While visiting Washington's Headquarters explore the Museum, which houses the award-winning exhibit, Unpacked & Rediscovered: Selections from Washington's Headquarters' Collection. The exhibit features over 1,300 objects highlighting Washington's Headquarters diverse collections and is navigated by an electronic catalog system. Also, take a tour of the Tower of Victory and climb the steps to the newly restored belvedere. (Access to the Tower may be limited based on staffing and weather conditions.)

COLETTE C. FULTON NAMED 2023 MARTHA WASHINGTON WOMAN OF HISTORY

Former Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Historian, Colette C. Fulton, has been named the 2023 Martha Washington Woman of History. This award is given annually by Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site to a woman who has made a contribution to the history of the Hudson Valley through education, promotion, or preservation. The honor was inspired by Martha Washington, an outstanding woman in history who resided in the Hudson Valley with her husband, General George Washington, during the last days of the Revolutionary War.

Author of the Arcadia book Images of America Cornwall-on-Hudson and co-author of Images from the Past 1788-1920, Town of Cornwall, Colette Fulton was the Cornwall-on-Hudson village Historian for 37 years. She founded the Cornwall Historical society in 1999 and continues to Archive at the Cornwall Public Library. Director and board member of the Zane Grey West Society, the National Temple Hill Association, the Orange County Historical Society, Reenactor at New Windsor Cantonment and The Last Encampment, Volunteer gardener at Constitution Island she continues to be involved in church and community activities.

The 2023 Martha Washington Woman of History Award will be presented to Colette C. Fulton at an event entitled, The General's Lady, to be held on March 19th at 2pm at Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh.

THE DEFENSE OF THE HUDSON EXHIBIT OPENS

On February 9, 2023, Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh cut the ribbon on their latest exhibit, The Defense of the Hudson. After years of research and development, this exhibit explores the importance of the Hudson River to the Revolutionary War effort. It details the methods, events, and people that helped make this region integral to the War and the founding of this Nation.

This exhibit, along with other exhibits - Unpacked & Rediscovered: Selections from Washington's Headquarters' Collection, George Washington: Perspectives on His Life and Legacy, The Preservation of Washington's Headquarters, and the Junior Curator Project 2020 - are free with Museum admission.

Hours of Operation

Fall/Winter Hours: November - Mid-April

Fridays and Saturdays, 11AM - 3PM.
Tuesdays - Saturday by appointment
Extended Spring/Summer/Fall Hours: mid-April - October

Wednesday - Saturday: 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm
School and group tours are welcome by appointment year round. For more information on our program offerings, please visit the "Education tab.

Washington's Headquarters also offers special events and programs all year round. Keep an eye on the NYS Parks Event Calendar, or "like" us on Facebook.

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

Only Cash and Checks (payable to NYS Parks) Accepted

Tour Admission
Adult - $7
Senior/Student - $5
12 and under - Free
School Group and Prescheduled Group Admission
$5 per person (min. 10)
Additional Talk - $2 each
Talk ONLY - $5 per person (min. 10)
Outreach Programs (Off-site)
$5 per person
(Note: May include additional travel fee depending on distance)

For more information on special program offerings for both school and adult groups, please see the "Education" tab.
For more information on tour offerings, please see the "Tours" tab.

Washington's Headquarters provides a variety of special program offerings appropriate for children to adults. These programs can be delivered on-site or can come to you as outreach programs. To learn more about what the site has to offer, and how to schedule your group, please click the links below

School Programs

Adult Programs

Acquired and opened by the State of New York in 1850, Washington's Headquarters, State Historic Site, is the first publicly owned and operated historic site in the Nation, a National Landmark, and a contributing property within Newburgh's 445-acre East End Historic District. From April 1782 to August 1783 General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, made his headquarters and residence at Jonathan and Tryntje Hasbrouck family's fieldstone farmhouse in Newburgh. It was the longest he stayed at any headquarters throughout the 8 1/2 years of the Revolution. The Hasbrouck house is furnished to reflect Washington's stay and is open for guided tours. Here, the General, his wife Martha, officers, servants, and slaves lived and worked in close quarters, while a steady stream of guests met with the Washington's.

In the critical months that General George Washington spent at Newburgh, he made some of his most important contributions to shaping the American republic.

It was here that Washington:

Rejected the suggestion of an American monarchy.
Ended the Newburgh Conspiracy, preventing potential military control of the government.
Created the Badge of Military Merit, forerunner of the Purple Heart.
Circulated an influential letter to State Governors outlining the key principals he felt necessary for the new republic.
Announced the Cessation of Hostilities, which ended the fighting of the Revolutionary War.

Tours

Admission to Washington's Headquarters includes a guided tour of the historic Hasbrouck House, furnished to reflect its use as General Washington's Headquarters from April of 1782 to August of 1783, as well as self-guided access to the museum building, which includes two floors of exhibits.

Washington's Headquarters also offers group tours, school programs, and adult programs. For information on those offerings and how to schedule a group, visit the "Education" tab, or contact the site.

Tours are available by reservation. Please see the "Hours of Operation" tab for details. Please see the "Fees and Rates" Tab for admission information.

Reservations

Reservations are made by calling the site at (845) 562-1195 and speaking with a staff member who will assist you.

Additional Documents

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Amenities Information

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Picnic Area (Accessible)
Tours (Accessible)
Visitor Center (Accessible)

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