Press release: Along with offering our regular tours Wednesday through Sunday at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, starting Memorial Day Weekend and proceeding with the Path Through History Weekends, you will have a unique opportunity to tour with an individual from the past! Our charismatic interpreters/actors portray real or composite characters, offering insights and bringing [...]

Yesterday we took a look at the developments happening at 51 William Street. To make the past history of William Street more real, here is a look at 42 William Street that belongs to the City of Newburgh Archives. This is a photo that was taken in 1916 during a property appraisal. You can see [...]

“In honor of March being Women’s History Month, Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, pays tribute to one of the most outstanding women of history, Martha Washington. The annual program, “The General’s Lady,” will take place Saturday, March 23rd, 1:00 PM in the Museum. Two presentations will be given, one offered by a guest [...]

President’s Weekend: February 16th, 17th and 18th Even though he would be 281 years old and hasn’t been around since 1799, you probably see images of him every day. We’re talking about George Washington, of course – the man on the dollar bill, the first president, and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary [...]

Washington’s Headquarters cordially invites you to their annual Winter Welcome Week, Thursday, December 27th until Saturday, December 29th, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Tours will begin at 10:30 AM, taking place each half-hour. The last tour will begin at 2:30 PM. Admission to this winter school-break tradition is: $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors [...]

Even though the weather outside may be chilly at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site the atmosphere inside is quite warm, welcoming and delightful. Come to the annual Open House and “Warm Up at the Washingtons” on Sunday, December 9th, 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM and see for yourself. See the same rooms the Washingtons saw [...]

On Saturday, December 1st,  from 10 AM until 3 PM, the long awaited day will finally arrive when over 1,300 artifacts, many which have not been seen in decades, will be on display once again in the Museum. Come and browse through our exhibit featuring military weapons, domestic implements, dolls, souvenirs of past wars, local [...]