History
Spies, Patriots and Traitors
Washington's Headquarters 84 Liberty St, Newburgh , NY, United StatesWe welcome author Kenneth A. Daigler to speak about his book, "Spies, Patriots and Traitors," during a Tavern Talk Series event taking place at the Newburgh Brewing Company. Kenneth A. Daigler, retired CIA operations officer, discusses from the perspective of an intelligence professional the topic of American intelligence activities during the era of the American […]
High Tea at the Desmond Estate
Mount Saint Mary College 330 Powell Avenue Dominican Center, Room 218, Newburgh , NY, United StatesJoin us for tea and chocolate to a benefit the Captain David Crawford House, as we participate in the Mid-Hudson Historic Destinations’ “Taste of History,”. There will be featured talks on fashion and confections, and music for your enjoyment. For more information please call (845) 561-2585. Scroll below for directions ↓.
Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands Annual Meeting 2016
Captain David Crawford House 189 Montgomery St, Newburgh , NY, United StatesThe Annual Meeting of the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and Highlands will take place at their headquarters, the 1830 Captain David Crawford House. Members of the Board of Managers will come together to review another successful year. Visitors will get to know the Historical Society through committee reports on the past year’s activities and […]
Through Different Lenses: Views From Two Centuries
Washington's Headquarters 84 Liberty St, Newburgh , NY, United StatesWashington’s Headquarters State Historic Site program, Through Different Lenses: Views From Two Centuries,received a 2016 Award for Excellence from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network. Due to this honor, Washington’s Headquarters will offer this program again on November 26th at 11:30 AM and at 1:00 PM. The Greater Hudson Heritage Network’s Awards For Excellence program seeks […]
Warming Up with the Washingtons
Washington's Headquarters 84 Liberty St, Newburgh , NY, United StatesJoin us to Warm Up At The Washingtons’ on Sunday, December 11th, from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM, at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh. Historic interpreters will be available in each seasonally decorated room to talk about what took place during the Washingtons’ stay at the Hasbrouck House during the last winter of […]
Newburgh Candlelight Tour
Captain David Crawford House 189 Montgomery St, Newburgh , NY, United StatesThis year’s Candlelight Tour, sponsored by the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands, is getting ready for its big day this coming December, with interesting and historic houses on board for viewing by the public. As usual, the tour will commence at the beautiful historic headquarters of the Historical Society, the Captain David […]