Discover about President Roosevelt and his family along with his presidential term at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum. Housed on FDR’s family estate, FDR Library was one of the first presidential libraries of the country. The museum narrates the story of the Roosevelt era with a rich collection of artifacts and archives along with rotating displays. The audio-visual theatre and other interactive media along with an array archives, you can explore about the president's and the country’s past here.
The famed Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is situated at Haviland in Hyde Park, in Dutchess County. It comprises of a massive 181 acres (0.73 square kilometers) of land area. It was actively established on May 27, 1977. The site pulls in great crowds every year. According to the 2005 statistics, the number of annual visitors to the site is 52,690. The site occupies great historic importance and is also fondly referred as Val-Kill.
Formerly known as the Poughkeepsie Bridge, it is now transformed into the Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park. The pedestrian walkway bridge is most celebrated for the fact that it is the longest footbridge across the globe. The bridge was included in the National Register of Historic Places.
Long a subject of interest for authors and painters, Kaaterskill Falls is no doubt a wonder of nature. Located within the Catskill Forest Preserve, it is the highest waterfall in New York State—that's right, at approximately 260 feet (79m) high, it's taller than Niagara Falls, albeit far less powerful. The falls were popular with the Hudson River School of American painters during the mid-1800s and today, everyone enjoys the recreational activities in the immediate area as well as under the falls during good weather.
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is an integral part of the life of former President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was born here, spent his life at this place and is buried here too. At this site, you can explore FDR's house, the Presidential Library and Museum, and a lovely garden.
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center is a historical art museum named after a donor and member Frances Lehman Loeb. The museum is a part of Vassar College established in 1864. There is a vast collection of 19000 art works including sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs, glass and ceramic wares. Free guided tours are available to view the marvelous architecture, art exhibitions and events.
The Kleinert/James Arts Center is located inside the famous Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild (WBG). This venue plays host to an interesting series of art exhibitions, recitals, discussions, drama enactments and live concerts. Check website for a list of upcoming events.
The Morton Memorial Library is a one-story brick building built in 1905. It is an example of the Colonial Revival style with compact doors and windows, and oak wood interiors. Once a cultural center of the 19th Century, it features on the National Register of Historic Places.
In around 1810, the Christian Fellowship of Lattingtown Baptist Church was built at Lattingtown, Ulster County in New York. This church further paved its way to gain position of a historic church building. It hosts fellowship services and invites the masses to worship together. The structure of the church is a rare heavy timber frame with two stories and purlin roof frames. Post its renovation in the 19th Century, an assortment of Gothic-inspired elements have been added. There are events and services scheduled for the fellowship. Detailed information regarding the missions, schedules and in-depth history can be availed through their official website.
The esteemed First Presbyterian Church at Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York is a monumental church site. It was constructed in 1905 and occupies tremendous historic importance. The site is a magnificent model of the Romanesque style of architecture. The site was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.