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BELLE LEVINE ART CENTER
Putnam Arts Council
521 Kennicut Hill Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
Mailing address
P.O. Box 156
Mahopac, NY 10541
845/628-3664
E-mail: putnamartscouncil@rcn.com
Web site: www.putnamartscouncil.com
Open: Office: Tue-Fri, 9:30-4
Gallery: Tue-Fri, 10 -4: Sundays 1-4 during exhibits
Center: Tue-Fri, 10-4 and during classes
Admission: Free unless specified
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description: The Putnam Arts Council is located in a two story stone and wood structure built at the
turn of the 20th century. It includes two galleries, museum shop, pottery studio, workshop space and a darkroom.
Collections: The Bernard & Maria Hassell Collection of Student Art; The Contemporary Collection
of Professional Art.
Programs: Daytime, evening, weekend and after-school classes in the visual and performing arts; a
summer art program for children 6-13; monthly exhibits including invitationals, theme shows and a juried Fine Arts Show, Art in Public Places and Resident Arts Groups in Photography and Pottery.
Special events: Concerts, poetry readings and theatre performances; Annual Gallery Craft Sale each
Nov/Dec.
Facilities: Gift shop. Car parking. Bus parking. Private rental facilities.
BOSCOBEL RESTORATION, INC.
1601 Route 9D
Garrison, NY 10524
Mailing address
PO Box 24
Garrison, NY 10524
845/265-3638
E-mail: info@boscobel.org
Web site: www.boscobel.org
Open: Apr-Oct: 9:30-5 (last tour at 4:15). Nov, Dec 9:30-4 (last tour at 3:15). Closed
Tue, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Jan, Feb, Mar.
Admission: Call for fees
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description: An outstanding example of Federal architecture. Built by States Morris Dyckman between
1804-1808, the mansion is furnished with Dyckman possessions and Federal furniture made in New York. Boscobel is maintained and interpreted by Boscobel Restoration, Inc.
Collections: Late Federal period furniture & decorative arts, books on Federal period decorative
arts and architecture. The archives contain the original Dyckman papers and scrapbooks, photographs of the restoration of the house, some oral histories.
Research access: By written request. By appointment. On-site library/archives/research room
Programs: Docent-led tours: school loan exhibits; extensive program for grades K-12 complementing
NYS curriculum; workshops on bandboxes and flower crafts: decorative arts exhibits. School programs include a pre-visit kit.
Special events: Shakespeare at Boscobel, Annual Snapping Turtle Walk, Big Band Concert, spring
lecture series, traditional holiday candlelight tours.
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking. Bus Parking. Food service. Picnic area. Hiking trails. Formal
gardens. Visitor center. Private rental facilities.
TOWN OF CARMEL HISTORICAL CENTER
40 McAlpin Avenue
Mahopac, NY 10541
Mailing address
P.O. Box 456
Mahopac, NY 10541
845/628-0500
E-mail: carmelhistory@aol.com
Web site: www.Hometown.aol.com/carmel/history
Open: Sundays 2-4 (except holidays). Mid-Apr - Nov, by appointment.
Admission: Free
Description: The society’s mission is to preserve the history of the Town of Carmel which includes
the hamlets of Carmel and Mahopac.
Collections:
Photographs, personal papers, newspapers and maps. Poorkeepers’ records from 1768-1812; Town & County minutes; the ledgers of several local businesses: old photographs, family albums and postcards. Hallway gallery of the hamlets of Mahopac & Carmel. Long term exhibit rooms, e.g. 1900-1945 Country General Store: Items are from the Samuel Hickman’s store, which was located at Route 6 and Church Street (“Hickman’s Corners”) in Carmel.
Research access:
By appointment. By written request. By e-mail. Library/archives/research room. Computer databases (partial). Digital images on website.
Programs: Annual Center Tour for 4th grade students relative to 4th grade curriculum. Ongoing exhibits of 19th Century Bedroom and the Industry Room. Annual opening in April or May. Guided tours of The Historical Center - by appointment for groups.
Facilities: Car parking.
FRIARS OF THE ATONEMENTS ARCHIVES/RECORDS CENTER
Graymoor
Route 9 & 403
Garrison, NY 10524
Mailing address
PO Box 300
Garrison, NY 10524
845/424-2120
E-mail: wgagne@atonementfriars.org
Web site: www.atonementefriars.org
Open: Mon-Fri 9-4: grounds open daily 10-dusk
Admission: Free
Accessible to the disabled
Description: Roman Catholic Franciscan Order: Christian Unity Center of the Franciscan Friars of the
Atonement. Views of the Hudson River. Religious services and retreats.
Collections: Collections dealing with the Friars of the Atonement, Ecumenism and Christian Unity
Missions: Italy, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and England. Archives and photographs, videos and microfilm; oral histories
Research access:
By written request. On-site library/archive/research room. Computer database. Written finding aids.
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking. Hiking trails. Picnic area. Gardens.
KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
(Farmers Mills District School #3)
407 Farmers Mills Road
RD 8
Carmel, NY 10512
Mailing address:
PO Box 123
Carmel, NY 10412
Open: By appointment only
Admission: Free
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description:
One room schoolhouse in use 1900-1944, houses a collection of school house artifacts. History of Farmers Mills, a large five mill town that no longer exists.
Collections:
Artifacts of one room schoolhouse, photographs of local people, slide collection of Putnam County people, places and things. Oral history of area residents. Sybil Ludington memorabilia. Two out houses (boy’s and girl’s), mill stone, tools and gears to Ludington Mill.
Research access: By written request. By appointment only.
Programs: School programs on 4th Thu of Mar-May, Sep-Dec. Diorama of Farmers Mills, Guided tours by appointment.
LANDMARK PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST
Old Southeast Church and Walter Brewster House
43 Oak Street
Brewster, NY 10509
845/279-7429
Landmark designation: Old Southeast church and Walter Brewster House are on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Open: By appointment
Admission: Free, donations accepted
Description:
The Society owns and operates two landmark buildings. The Old Southeast Church (1794) is an unmodified example of early rural ecclesiastic architecture. The Walter Brewster House (1850). Is an example of Greek Revival architecture. The Society works to recognize and document the historic sites and buildings in Putnam County with an emphasis on the Town of Southeast, and to educate the public about their importance.
Collections: 19th-century paintings, photographs, furniture, heating/cooking devices,
contents of Old Southeast Church, religious artifacts.
Programs: Bus tours of town historic sites for 4th graders. Self guided walking tours. Lectures on local history, restoration workshop-tour, slide show. Midnight bell ringing in Old Southeast Church on New Year’s Eve.
MANITOGA/THE RUSSEL WRIGHT DESIGN CENTER
Route 9D (2.5 miles from the Bear Mt. Bridge)
Garrison, NY 10524
Mailing address:
PO Box 249
Garrison, NY 10524
845/424-3812
Web site: www.russelwrightcenter.org
Landmark designation: National Register of Historic Places, National Trust Historic Artists’ Homes
& Studio site.
Open: Grounds open May-Oct. 10-5
Admission: Suggested donations for trails: $5
Description: The only 20th century modern home open to the public in New York State. Wrights’ “Dragon Rock” experimental/studio home is built on the rock ledge of an abandoned quarry. (The house is closed for restoration.) There are four miles of paths on the 75-acre landscape with links to the Appalachian Trial.
Research access: Digital images on website
Programs: Outdoor educational programs; Summer Nature and Design day camp; Self-guided tours of
grounds, weekends. “Cocktail walks” & Native Plant Sales, for members.
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking. Hiking trails.
PATTERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
71 South
Patterson, NY 12563
845/878-3538
E-mail: caiside@suscom.net
Mailing Address:
PO Box 534
Patterson, NY 12563
Open: By appointment
Admission: Free. Donation suggested
Description:
The Society maintains a museum housed in a restored 1816 school house located at 71 South Street in Patterson. It also maintains an office and keeps the majority of its collection at the Lawlor Building, Routes 311 and 164, Patterson.
Collections: School-related memorabilia, photographs, materials related to Patterson
Research access: By written request. By appointment only.
Programs: Elementary education programs about early schoolhouse education; self-guided tours.
Guest speakers.
PUTNAM COUNTY ARCHIVES & HISTORIANS OFFICE
68 Marvin Avenue
Brewster, NY 10509-1515
845/278-7209
Email: putpast@bestweb.net
Web site: www.putnamcountyny.com/historian
Open: Monday-Friday, 9-4
Admission: Free
Accessible to the disabled
Description: The Putnam County Archives & Historian’s Office maintains an archive and library
of materials relating to Putnam County and the region.
Collections: The Archives maintains governmental records of Putnam County. including deeds, court records, probate, board of supervisors, overseers of the poor, rural school records, etc. (see Archives series description on the web site). The Putnam County Historian
’s Collection consists of non-governmental historical records on such subjects as Drew Seminary, cattle drovers, menageries, county politics, civic/social organizations, the iron
industry and family history (see Historian’s Collection series description on the website) and collection of photographs, slides & postcards relating to Putnam County. The Library holds books, pamphlets, periodical/reference work concerning Putnam, regional and state history as well as family histories, including all available federal and state census, cemetery records, town record books, and church records, newspapers, and original/photocopied maps. Ongoing exhibits:
exhibits on Putnam history are always on display at Historian’s Office. Exhibit panels on variety of subjects are available on loan at no charge (see web site for subjects).
Research access: Hours: Tues & Wed
9-4: other weekdays by appointment. All researchers are asked to notify office in advance of their visit. By written request. By telephone. By e-mail. Library/archives/research room. Written finding guides & databases Master database of Putnam County people; digital images on website & scanned images available: Microfilm reader/printers; photocopying & scanning (fees).
Programs: School services: traveling exhibit panel available for loan on various topics of Putnam
County History (view website). Work with teachers on developing programs for using historical records in classroom. Tours of Archives and Historian’s Office can be arranged for teachers, researchers, and civic
organizations
Special events: Putnam County Day is held on the Friday nearest June 12 to celebrate the separation
of Putnam County from Dutchess County in 1812. There may be other events during that weekend. Check website for details.
Facilities: Car parking. Metro-North Brewster station within waling distance.
PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FOUNDRY SCHOOL MUSEUM
83 Chestnut Street
Cold Spring, NY 10516
845/265-4010
E-mail: office@pchs-fsm.org
Web site: www.pchs-fsm.org
Open: Tue & Wed 10-4; Thu 1-4, Sat & Sun 2-5. Closed Jan & Feb.
Admission: Free, donations suggested
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description: The museum includes the Foundry Room, exhibiting memorabilia of the West Point Foundry.
Collections:
Paintings, documents, manuscripts, maps, genealogical material, artifacts of West Point Foundry, newspapers, periodicals of county and Hudson Valley history, John Ferguson Weir’s “The Gun Foundry.” Scale model of the Parrott Cannon.
Research access: By written request. Fees charged. On-site library.
Programs: School programs and group tours are available by appointment. Two hour workshop for 4th graders: 19th century school experience and local history. Permanent exhibit on the West Point Foundry, Ludington county store, 19th century country kitchen and parlor. Guided tours by appointment Sat and Sun. Self-guided tours available.
PUTNAM VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
301 Peekskill Hollow Road
Adams Corners
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
845/528-1024
Mailing address:
PO Box 297
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
E-mail: emmyos@suscom.net
Open: Mid Aug-mid Nov, Tue & Wed 10-3, Sun 1-3
Admission: None
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description:
Historical Society and local museum housed in an original 150 year old one room schoolhouse.
Collections: Photographs, genealogical material, 19th-century manuscripts pertaining to
local history, tools, turn of the century general store and exhibit relating to Adams Corners school.
Research access: By written request.
Programs: 4th grade “One-room Schoolhouse Days” and kindergarten program. Slide programs, lectures.
SOUTHEAST MUSEUM
67 Main Street
Brewster, NY 10509
845/279-7500
E-mail: director@southeastmuseum.org
Web site: www.southeastmuseum.org
Open: Tuesday-Saturday-10-4pm
Admission: $5 suggested donation
Partially accessible to the disabled
Landmark designation: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Description: The museum is located in the 1896 Old Town Hall of Southeast.
Collections: History of Southeast, Putnam County. Business ledgers, deeds & letters. Artifacts
of 19th and 20th-century material culture relating to the Harlem Line Railroad, the birth of the American circus, the local Borden milk factory, Tilly Foster Iron Mine, Croton Reservoir system,
farming and daily life. Ongoing exhibits of the Early American Circus, Railroad, Tilly Foster Iron Mine, Croton Watershed & Borden condensed milk factory.
Research access: By appointment only.
Programs: Self-guided walking tours of downtown Brewster, educational programs provided both on and
off site.
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking.
TACONIC OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER
(NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Taconic Region)
75 Mountain Laurel Lane
Cold Spring, NY 10516
845/265-3773
E-mail: Paul.kuznia@oprhp.state.ny.us
Open: Daily, for groups only, by reservation
Admission: Group rates available on request
Description:
Located in the oak and hickory forests in the 15,000-acre Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park offering visiting groups a year-round, winterized facility designed to meet the needs of educators, environmentalists, and community organizations.
Collections: Photographs of the mines in Fahnestock State Park.
Research access: By written request. By appointment only.
Programs: Winterfest (Feb). Sap to Syrup (Mar). Recfest (May). Naturally Nocturnal (Oct).
Facilities: Car parking. Bus parking. Food service.
Dining/lunch room. Hiking trails. Private rental facilities.
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