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Clinton House State Historic Site
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Open Now
Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Address
549 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
General Information
Secondary Phone
(845) 471-8777
Address
549 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
General Information
Secondary Phone
(845) 471-8777
Address
549 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
General Information
Secondary Phone
(845) 471-8777
Address
549 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
General Information
Secondary Phone
(845) 471-8777
Amenities
Biking
Gift Shop
Accessible
Hiking
Picnic Area
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Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Tours
Visitor Center
Accessible
Amenities
Biking
Gift Shop
Accessible
Hiking
Picnic Area
Accessible
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Tours
Visitor Center
Accessible
Amenities
Biking
Gift Shop
Accessible
Hiking
Picnic Area
Accessible
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Tours
Visitor Center
Accessible
Amenities
Biking
Gift Shop
Accessible
Hiking
Picnic Area
Accessible
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Tours
Visitor Center
Accessible
Overview
The vernacular stone house now known as Clinton House State Historic Site was built in 1765. The house was actively utilized from 1777 - 1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New Windsor Cantonment ordered carpenters to rebuild this important structure. In addition to repairs, the house was enlarged and the present stairway was constructed at this time.
Clinton House State Historic Site has foundations which are two feet thick. The walls are constructed of rough fieldstone, while the gabled ends are made of wood. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, first governor of New York State, who resided in Poughkeepsie for twenty-one years. Today, with the support of the Dutchess County Historical Society, the site houses archives and a library for local historical research.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 88Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
Overview
The vernacular stone house now known as Clinton House State Historic Site was built in 1765. The house was actively utilized from 1777 - 1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New Windsor Cantonment ordered carpenters to rebuild this important structure. In addition to repairs, the house was enlarged and the present stairway was constructed at this time.
Clinton House State Historic Site has foundations which are two feet thick. The walls are constructed of rough fieldstone, while the gabled ends are made of wood. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, first governor of New York State, who resided in Poughkeepsie for twenty-one years. Today, with the support of the Dutchess County Historical Society, the site houses archives and a library for local historical research.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 88Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
Overview
The vernacular stone house now known as Clinton House State Historic Site was built in 1765. The house was actively utilized from 1777 - 1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New Windsor Cantonment ordered carpenters to rebuild this important structure. In addition to repairs, the house was enlarged and the present stairway was constructed at this time.
Clinton House State Historic Site has foundations which are two feet thick. The walls are constructed of rough fieldstone, while the gabled ends are made of wood. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, first governor of New York State, who resided in Poughkeepsie for twenty-one years. Today, with the support of the Dutchess County Historical Society, the site houses archives and a library for local historical research.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 88Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
Hours of Operation
Site is open year-round, Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, by appointment only.
The library is open by appointment only.
The site is closed on holidays.
Hours of Operation
Site is open year-round, Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, by appointment only.
The library is open by appointment only.
The site is closed on holidays.
Hours of Operation
Site is open year-round, Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, by appointment only.
The library is open by appointment only.
The site is closed on holidays.
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Historic Preservations
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Employment
State Council of Parks
Natural Heritage Trust
Inside our Agency
Friends & Support
Resources
Public Documents
Publications
Accessibility
Grants
Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
Master Plans
Doing Business
Privacy Policy
News
Press Releases
Public Meetings
Press Contacts
Parks Blog
Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
Master Plans
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Contact us
Park Police
Permits
Park Store Apparel & Gifts
Gift Cards
Donate
Content Submission Agreement
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