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ROCKLAND COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
CAMP SHANKS WORLD WAR II MUSEUM
Camp Shanks Museum
Routes 303 & 340
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845/638-5244
Mailing address:
New York Vets of Rockland County
PO Box 9209
Bardonia, NY 10954
Open: Memorial Day-Veterans Day, Sat & Sun 12-4
Admission: None
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description:
Camp Shanks, built in 1942 originally encompassed 1,300 acres and 2,500 buildings. From here, 1.3 million soldiers departed for North Africa and Europe during World War II. The camp also housed prisoners of war. Today, a single Quonset hut houses a museum in the recreated barracks.
Collections: Memorabilia, camp model, vintage training films.
Programs: School tours by appointment. Ongoing exhibit of recreated barracks.
Facilities: Car parking.
EAST RAMAPO’S LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE
50 Red Schoolhouse Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
845/577-6167
E-mail: miglody@ercsd.kiz.ny.us
Web address: www.ercsd.kiz.ny.us.vision
Open: By appointment
Admission: None
Not accessible to the disabled
Description: Former one-room schoolhouse operated by the East Ramapo School District.
Collections: Spring Valley High School Yearbook’s dating back to 1952 and
primers and
schoolbooks dating back to the 1800’s. School photographs focus on education in East. Ramapo. Postcard collection from the 1900’s to the present; stereoscope card collection, 1895-1905.
Research access: By appointment.
Programs: Replica of 1900’s classroom. Holiday Open House, Sun
before the start of school holiday break, 1-4.
Facilities: Car parking.
EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE ART CENTER
Edward Hopper Landmark Preservation Foundation
82 North Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
845/358-0774
E-mail: edwardhopper.house@verizon.net
Web address: www.edwardhopperhouseartcenter.org
Landmark designation: National Historic Landmark
Open: Thu-Sun 1-5 and for special events
Admission: $1 suggested donation
Accessible to the disabled
Description: The birthplace and boyhood home of realist painter Edward Hopper was built in 1858.
Edward Hopper was born here in 1882, graduated from Nyack High School and is buried in Nyack’s Oak Hill Cemetery. The house and garden have been restored.
Programs: Tours available by appointment, drawing classes, open juried exhibits. Monthly public
programs.
Special events: Biennial Garden tours, summer jazz concerts in the garden.
Facilities: Museum shop. Outdoor sculpture garden.
FRIENDS OF THE NYACKS
PO Box 120
Nyack, NY 10960
845/358-4973
Web address: www.FriendsOfTheNyacks.org
Mailing address:
PO Box 120
Nyack, NY 10960
Open: Call for information
Admission: $5 walking tours
Description: The organization exists to maintain and improve the quality of life in the Nyacks.
Collections:
Photographs of old homes; oral history located in the local history room of the Nyack Library. A documentary video “Before the Bridge.”
Research access: By written request. Written finding aids.
Programs: Guided tours of Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Nyack, Oak Hill Cemetery.
Packet of self-guided tours and maps available for $5. John Scott Armchair Walking Tours with Historical Society of the Nyacks. Community forums on topical subjects, programs on local history and architecture, summer concerts Tue evenings Nyack Memorial Park.
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS AT TAPPAN
The DeWint House
20 Livingston Avenue
Tappan, NY 10983
845/359-1359
Landmark designation: National Historic Landmark in Tappan’s Historic Area.
Open: Daily, 10-4
Admission: None, donations accepted
Accessible to the disabled
Description:
The DeWint House, built in 1700 by Daniel De Clark, is the oldest surviving home in Rockland County. The house served as Washington’s Headquarters four times during the Revolutionary War. It was here in 1783, that Washington met with the British Commander Sir Guy Carleton. At present, it is owned and operated by the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York.
Collections:
Collections revolve around the theme of George Washington, the General, the Man, the Mason and the President. Pictures, maps, archaeological artifacts; 18th century furniture throughout the DeWint House; samples of wood, dated 1699 used in construction.
Research Access: By written request.
Programs: Guided tours; school group visits. One military re-enactment (Revolutionary
War or Civil War) each month.
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking. Bus parking. Picnicking. Gardens.
HAVERSTRAW BRICK MUSEUM
12 Main Street
Haverstraw. NY 10927
845/359-1663
Mailing address:
PO Box 599
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Open: Call for information
Description: History of the brick industry in Rockland County.
Collections: Brick industry artifacts, maps, local business and family photographs.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE NYACKS
Mailing address:
PO Box 850
Nyack, NY 10960
E-mail: info@nyackhistory.org
Web address: www.nyackhistory.org/contactus.htm
Description: The Society is dedicated to researching, preserving and fostering appreciation of the
history of the Nyack community. In addition, the Society sponsors periodic meetings, programs, exhibits and trips to promote knowledge of, and interest in, local history.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKLAND COUNTY
Blauvelt House
20 Zukor Road
New City, NY 10956
845/634-9629
E-mail: rocklandresearch@rocklandhistory.org
Web address: www.rocklandhistory.org
Landmark designation: The Jacob Blauvelt House is on the State & National Register of Historic
Places.
Open: Tue-Fri 9: 30-5 (office), Sat & Sun 1-5, winter hours, Sat. & Sun 12-4
Admission: $5 donation
Accessible to the disabled
Description: On a 5-acre site, the Society operates a modern museum and a Dutch-style historic
farmhouse museum, the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House.. The Society acquires, collects, preserves, and exhibits items connected to the history of Rockland County and the lower Hudson region.
Other Facilities: Museum shop, car parking, bus parking & private rental facilities.
Collections: 19th and 20th century Hudson Valley region furniture, textiles,
prints, paintings, drawings, photographs, posters, decorative arts, costumes and accessories, toys and dolls, archaeological artifacts, iron work tools and farm equipment. Family papers, deeds, genealogical
data, newspapers and unpublished manuscripts.
Research access:
By appointment. By written request. By e-mail request. Written finding aids. Library/archives/research room (Library open Tue 1:30-5). Fees for photocopying.
Programs: Guided tours of historic 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House, including open-hearth cooking
demonstrations; Historic Marker Program, Historic Sites Survey, Preservation Program. Temporary exhibitions, crafts, seminars, lectures.
Hands-on programs on site and in schools including “Growing up Munsee,” “Life on the Family Farm, and “Colonial Children at Work and Play, support material for teachers. Bus trips, walking tours.
Special events: Historic Preservation Merit Awards (May), Student History Awards (Jun),
Historic House Tour (Oct), Hudson River Cruise (Oct), St. Nicholas Day Festival (Dec), Annual Miniature Doll House Exhibition (Nov-Jan).
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking.
Bus parking. Picnicking. Private rental facilities.
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER
17 South Madison Avenue
Spring Valley, NY 10977
845/356-2700
E-mail: rabbigisser@holocauststudies.org
Web address: www.holocauststudies.org
Open: Sun-Thu 12-4, Summer hours, Tue-Thu 12-4
Admission: Adults $5, students/seniors $3
Accessible to the disabled
Description: Organized to educate the public about the Holocaust. The Center houses a permanent
exhibition, an education center with study carrels, library, VHS tapes, films, a teachers center and rooms for current art exhibitions about the Holocaust period.
Collections: VHS tapes, 16 mm films video & audio-cassettes of oral history interviews with
survivors & camp liberators: filmstrips, books & photographs.
Research access: By appointment only. By written request.
By e-mail request. Library/archives/research room.
Programs: Curricular materials for teachers, lectures, permanent exhibit of the story of the
Holocaust. County-wide Holocaust Remembrance Day Program in Apr/May, Guided tours for school groups and organizations by appointment. Changing art exhibits, Speakers Bureau.
Facilities: Car parking.
ORANGETOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
213 Blue Hill Road
Pearl River, NY 10965
845/735-0429
E-mail: otownmuseum@fcc.net
Mailing address:
26 Orangeburg Road.
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Landmark designation: National Register of Historic Places, 2003
Open: Closed for restoration. Holiday show Nov 28-Jan 9, 2005. Tue 9-2, Sat & Sun 1-4
Admission: None, donations accepted
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description: Typical Lower Hudson Dutch/English sandstone house built in the last quarter of the 18th century that has retained much of its original integrity.
Collections: Artifacts, photographs, papers relating to Orangetown.
Research access: By appointment only.
Programs: 2005 holiday exhibit featuring model trains and toys.
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking.
PEARL RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ARCHIVES
275 E. Central Avenue
Pearl River, NY 10965
845/620-3932
E-mail: pedersens@pearlriver.org
Open: By appointment
Admission: None
Not accessible to the disabled
Description: The archives are located in the Pearl River School District’s Nauraushaun Building.
Collections: Pearl River School District memorabilia; Pearl River High School yearbooks, alumni
information updates, photographs.
Research access: By appointment.
By written request. By e-mail request. Library/archives/research room.
PERKINS MEMORIAL FIRE TOWER MUSEUM
Bear Mountain State park
Route 9D
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
845/942-5873
Open: Apr-Dec, closed Christmas, Easter and in inclement weather
Admission: None
Description:
The tower houses a museum highlighting different areas of park history and development. Photographic panoramas of surrounding views include the historic Doodletown Valley.
Programs: Guided tours by appointment.
ROCKLAND COUNTY ARCHIVES
Rockland County Archives & Records Center
Building S
Sanatorium Road
Pomona, NY 10970
845/364-3671
Web address: www.Rocklandcountyclerk.com
Open: Mon-Fri 9-5
Admission: None
Accessible to the disabled
Description:
The Archives was established in 1987 in an effort to meet the growing need for space in the county. The Archives is responsible for developing and implementing policy and procedures related to retention and disposition of records, micrographics, filing and retrieval, vital records protection and security and historical documentation and preservation.
Collections: Court records, census records, naturalization papers, marriage records, Orange County
deeds and mortgages, Rockland County deeds and mortgages, tax and assessment rolls maps. Spring Valley photographs, 1920’s-1940’s. Sherwood Collection of aerial photographs, 1931-1954.
Research access:
By written request. By e-mail request. Written finding guide. Computer database. Library/archives/research room.
Programs: Guided tours available upon request.
Facilities: Car parking.
THE SALVATION ARMY HERITAGE MUSEUM
440 West Nyack Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
845/620-7466
Mailing address:
PO Box C-635
West Nyack, NY 10994
Open: Mon-Fri 9-3:30
Admission: None
Accessible to the disabled
Description: Located on the first floor of the Salvation Army Headquarters Building.
Collections: Salvation Army history from 1865 to the present, photographs.
Research access: By appointment only. By written request.
Programs: Ongoing exhibit of early Salvation Army scenes. Christmas displays. Guided
tours by appointment. Self-guided walking tours available anytime.
Facilities: Car parking. Food service (limited).
SISTERS OF SAINT DOMINIC ARCHIVES
496 Western Highway
Blauvelt, NY 10913
845/359-5600
E-mail: administration@opblauvelt.org
Web address: www.opblauvelt.org
Admission: None
Open: Tue-Fri 9-3
Admission: None
Accessible to the disabled
Description:
Organized to preserve the organizational records and ministry records of the Sisters of Saint Dominic.
Collections:
Oral histories by members, videos of congregational events. Organizational and ministry records.
Research access: By appointment only. Written finding aids. Library/archives/research room.
Programs: Guided tours and self-guided walking tours.
Facilities: Car parking. Bus parking.
SLOATSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Sloatsburg Public Library
Liberty Rock Road
Sloatsburg, NY 10974
845/753-2001
Mailing address:
PO Box 34
Sloatsburg, NY 10974
Open: Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri & Sat 10-5
Admission: None
Description: Dedicated to promoting interest in the history of Sloatsburg.
Collections:
Maps, photographs and archaeological artifacts from the Native American Spring House Rock Shelter.
Research access: By written request. By telephone request. Library/archive/research room.
Programs: Permanent exhibit on the Spring House Rock Shelter at the Sloatsburg Public Library.
Sound-slide show on Sloatsburg history.
STONY POINT BATTLEFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE
NYSOPRHP Palisades Region
Park Road (off Route 9W)
Stony Point, NY
845/786-0463
Web address: www.nysparks.com
Mailing address:
PO Box 182
Stony Point, NY 10980
Landmark designation: National Historic Landmark
Open: Apr 15-Oct 31, Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Admission: None, parking $5 weekends, Mon holidays, special events
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description: Stony Point Battlefield is one of the few preserved grounds of the Revolutionary War in
the Hudson Valley and is the site of a daring midnight assault by the American Corps of Light Infantry against a British garrison in July 1779. It is also the location of the oldest lighthouse on the Hudson,
restored and re-lighted in October 1995.
Collections:
Original weapons captured during the battle and extensive military archaeological collection from the site. Small collection of Stony Point Lighthouse related objects. Very limited archival collection of the battle, lighthouse and history of historic site. Very limited early 20th century images of the battlefield & lighthouse, 1979 stereoscopes of the lighthouse and adjacent area. Of particular interest is a model based on a map of the battlefield drawn by Lt. William Marshall, a British officer who was captured by the Americans.
Research access: By appointment only. By written request.
Programs: 4th grade curriculum-based program on site and off site programs available on Battle of Stony Point. 5th-12th grade
program also available. Permanent exhibit on battle & lighthouse, weekends April-Oct; 18th century soldiers camp life program; military encampments, evening Battlefield Walks and Lighthouse Lantern Talk & Walks; July 4th Musical Program. Self-guided tours; available for adult groups by reservation. Call for calendar or check www.nysparks.com.
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking. Bus parking (limited). Picnic/pavilion (open air).
SUFFERN VILLAGE MUSEUM
Suffern Village Municipal Building
61 Washington Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845/357-2600
Open: Call for information
Admission: None
Accessible to the disabled
Description:
A community museum focusing on the history and the surroundings of Suffern Village; located on the second floor of the 1912 Municipal Building, formerly a high school.
Collections:
Photographs, documents, maps, local history emphasizing the development of the Village of Suffern from pre-historic days to the present.
Research access:
By appointment only. By written request. Library/archive/research room.
Programs: Exhibits relating to the history of Suffern and the Ramapo area from the earliest
settlement through the 20th century. Traveling trunk exhibit for 4th graders. Guided tours by appointment.
Facilities: Museum shop. Car parking. Bus parking.
TAPPANTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO Box 71
Tappan, NY 10983
Description:
Chartered to preserve, protect and enhance buildings and sites in Tappan’s 85-acre area, and to promote Tappan’s heritage of architecture and history. Presently located at the DeWint House.
Collections: 18th and 19th century artifacts, documents, prints, 20th century books, photographs.
Research access:
By appointment only. By written request. Material on Major Andre and other local history materials are located at the Tappan Library.
TRAILSIDE MUSEUMS AND WILDLIFE CENTER AT BEAR MOUNTAIN
Bear Mountain Zoo
Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
845/768-2701
Web site: www.bearmountainzoo.org
Open: Year round, 10-4:30
Admission: 13 and over $1, children 6-12 $.50, 5 and under free
Parking $6
Partially accessible to the disabled
Description:
Built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, Trailside Museums and Wildlife Center is comprised of four comprehensive museum buildings (Local Reptiles, Amphibians & fist; Geology Museum; History Museum; Nature Study Museum) and the Bear Mountain Zoo, connected by the oldest continually-operated nature trail the United States.
Collections:
Non-releasable native wildlife, geology, artifacts relating to colonial life, Fort Clinton and Native American life.
Research access: Digital images on website.
Programs: Exhibits on The Battle of Twin Forts. exhibits in the Geology Museum, Nature Museum
and History Museum; local reptiles, amphibians and fish. Self-guided tours. School and group tours by appointment.
Special Events: Beary Merry Christmas, Halloween with the Bear; Earth Day, Twin Forts Day,
Spring Festival.
Facilities: Gift shop. Car parking. Bus parking. Hiking trails.
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