History

On Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th, a first-person guided tour “Corps On Command: A Guard’s Perspective of Headquarters,” will be offered at 1:00 PM each day. Accompany Sergeant John Phillips, one of George Washington’s Guards, on a tour of the General’s headquarters. Hear about the Sergeant’s important responsibility of ensuring General and Mrs. Washington’s safety. Gain some insight into a guard’s opinion of his Commander-in-Chief, while walking through the rooms of the historic Hasbrouck homestead.

This program is free with Museum admission. Reservations are required for September 24th or September 25th. Call 845-562-1195 for more information.

Madame de Pompadour by François-Hubert Drouais, National Gallery, London

On Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th, at Washington’s Headquarters, a fashion-based presentation “From Petticoats to Breeches: Unveiling 18th Century Clothing” will be given at 1:00 PM each day. If you’re curious about what an 18th Century lady wore under her six layers of clothing or why a gentleman’s hat had three corners on it, then come to the Museum and wonder no more.  The program will offer a hands-on approach into the diverse articles of clothing worn by 18th Century ladies and gentlemen.

This program is free with Museum admission. Call 845-562-1195 for more information.

Saturday, September 10, 1-4pm
(please arrive at the Crawford House no later than 1pm)

Tour begins at the Captain David Crawford House
189 Montgomery St. Newburgh, NY 12550

$25

Join Master Gardener Lily Norton and Gardening Enthusiast Cathy Cahill on a guided tour of three historic gardens in the Hudson Valley.

You will visit Mt. Gulian in Beacon, Stonykill in Fishkill and Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie. At each site you will tour the beautiful gardens, enjoy the Hudson River vistas and glimpse the original homesteads.

The Tour is scheduled to take place rain or shine, however, if inclement weather is a concern, you may call 845-551-6781 for up to date information. For more details see the Newburgh Historical Society.