Venture out during this holiday-filled week to Washington’s Headquarters. As you tour the Hasbrouck House amid the holiday decorations, you’ll discover that the business of war never stopped. Take time to explore the Museum, with over 1,300 objects on display. And, as a special treat, participate in our special take-home craft activity, which is free with Museum admission.

A newly acquired painting by Clarence K. Chatterton (1888-1973) will be unveiled at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site on Friday, February 10th at 3:00 PM. Newburgh Historian, Mary McTamaney, will share some remarks about the artist. C. K. Chatterton, a native of Newburgh, briefly studied at the New York School of Art, only to return to the Hudson Valley. He taught art locally, and was briefly the Superintendent of Art Education in the Newburgh public schools. In 1915, he began…

George Washington is having a birthday – his 285th – and Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, is marking the occasion with our annual George Washington’s Birthday Celebration on February 18th, 19th and 20th, from 12 PM until 4 PM. Join our George Washington reenactor as he cuts into his birthday cake, starting the festivities that will take place each day. There will be music, military demonstrations, crafts, topical talks, and historical presentations, offering something for every family member.…

Washington’s Headquarters is thrilled to be hosting a screening of Newburgh local Joe Santacroce’s film, "The Mansion on the Hill", on February 18th at 4 pm. The film tells the story about the Hasbrouck House, better known as Washington’s Headquarters, and its place in Newburgh’s history over the years. The story begins with one of the leading families in the area – the Hasbroucks, telling why General George Washington selected Mrs. Hasbrouck’s home for his Headquarters during the Revolutionary War,…

WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS HONORS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH “THE GENERAL’S LADY” PROGRAM “The General’s Lady,” Martha Washington, will be celebrated during Women’s History Month on Sunday, March 19th at 2:00 PM, at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh. Inspired by Martha Washington, this event pays tribute to both the impact of noteworthy historical women, and to contemporary women making a difference in the field of history and preservation in the Hudson Valley. Guest Speaker, culinary historian Lavada Nahon, will explore…

April 19th is the start of expanded operating hours at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh. The site will be open to visitors every Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM and every Sunday, 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The historic Hasbrouck House served as Headquarters for General Washington, and was also used by his wife Martha, several of his aides, guards, slaves, and servants. It was here that General Washington announced the ceasefire ending the fighting of…

Find out what organizations in your community are doing, and how you can lend them a helping hand. Come to the 7th Annual Newburgh Volunteer Fair at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site on Saturday, April 29th, from 11 AM until 3 PM. Learn how you can get involved with local community organizations. Representatives from many of the non-profit organizations based in Newburgh and the surrounding area will be there with information about volunteer opportunities for teenagers, adults and seniors. This…

Memorial Day is a day for all Americans to reflect on those who have fallen in service to their country. This Memorial Day weekend, on Sunday, May 28th at 2:00 PM, visit Washington’s Headquarters to hear the story of a soldier whose death sparked what could be considered the country’s first international incident. This event, known as the “Huddy-Asgill Affair,” crossed Washington’s desk in 1782 while headquartered at Newburgh and nearly derailed the cause for American independence. This special presentation…

READY! AIM! FIRE! AT WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS ON JUNE 3rd Come visit Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, on June 3rd to see re-enactors from the 4th Connecticut Regiment perform musket drills, military demonstrations, and answer questions about the life of a soldier in the Continental Army. The site itself will be open from 11am – 5pm with admission entitling you to a tour of the historic Hasbrouck House, which served as Headquarters for General Washington…

To many the Siege of Yorktown in October of 1781 is seen as the end of the War for American Independence. Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site’s presentation, ”After Yorktown: The Path to Newburgh,” on Saturday, June 17th at 2:00 PM and listen to why this is far from the truth. Hear about the events that occurred after Yorktown that paved the way for General Washington’s stay at the Hasbrouck House in Newburgh from 1782 to 1783. This special…

Sunday, July 2nd is a Grand Celebration at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site. It’s our 167th Birthday. Independence Day not only represents the birth of our country, but it is also when Washington’s Headquarters was opened as the first publicly owned historic site in the nation in 1850. In honor of our Grand Celebration we are offering a special event: “Through Different Lenses: Views From Two Centuries.” The program includes a talk and tour of the historic house using stereoscopic…

Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site on Sunday, July 2nd, and wish us a Happy 167th Birthday! Independence Day not only represents the birth of our country, but it is also when Washington’s Headquarters was opened as the first publicly owned historic site in the nation in 1850. To celebrate, make a whirligig to use in your July 4th celebrations! In the 18th Century it was a child’s toy that still excites children and adults alike. It’s a free…

Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, on Saturday, August 12th, 11 AM – 5 PM and Sunday, August 13th, 1 PM – 5 PM, and make your own Badge of Military Merit. This special drop-in craft is offered to celebrate the creation of the Continental Army’s first award given to enlisted men. General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, August 7th, 1782, during the last days of the Revolutionary War while at his headquarters in…

Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, on Saturday, August 12th, at 2:00 PM for “From Badge of Military Merit to Purple Heart.” Hear how and why General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, on August 7, 1783, 235 years ago, during the last days of the Revolutionary War. The Badge, the first award of its kind to honor enlisted personnel, evolved into the Purple Heart, an award given today to officers and enlisted personnel wounded…

Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, on Saturday, August 12th, 11 AM – 5 PM and Sunday, August 13th, 1 PM – 5 PM, and make your own Badge of Military Merit. This special drop-in craft is offered to celebrate the creation of the Continental Army’s first award given to enlisted men. General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, August 7th, 1782, during the last days of the Revolutionary War while at his headquarters in…

Be part of hundreds of flying kites at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, on Saturday, September 23rd, 2 to 4 PM, during “Kites Over the Hudson,” our annual Hudson River Valley Ramble event. Free kites will be given to the first 150 children ages 15 and under courtesy of the Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands. Refreshments will be available to all. The historic Hasbrouck House served as Headquarters for General Washington, and was…

With original documents as your guide, create your own 18th century style letter using a quill pen, just as General Washington’s aides-de-camp did while at Headquarters Newburgh. This all-ages quill pen writing workshop will be held at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th, at 2 PM each day. The fee is $3.00 per person and includes your own quill pen to take home. Reservations are recommended as space is limited. Please note that the…

FSHSHH ANNUAL MEETING & "MANSION ON THE HILL" FILM SCREENING November 5th - 2:00PM A brief meeting of the Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands will begin this event, followed by a screening of local filmmaker Joe Santacroce’s “Mansion on the Hill”. The film tells the story about the Hasbrouck House, better known as Washington’s Headquarters, and its place in Newburgh’s history over the years. This event is free of charge. Please keep an eye out…

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: BOOKPLATES November 24th & 25th - 11:00AM - 3:00PM Get out of the house this Thanksgiving weekend and explore Washington’s Headquarters. In addition to guided tours, the site will be offering a take-home craft where visitors of all ages will be invited to create their own bookplate for their books at home. The craft is free with museum admission. Please keep an eye out for more details as the event gets closer, or call the site at 845-562-1195…

WARM UP AT THE WASHINGTONS’ AT WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, and Warm Up at the Washingtons’ on Sunday, December 10th, 12 PM until 4 PM. Historic interpreters in each seasonally decorated room will greet visitors and share what took place when the Washingtons occupied the Hasbrouck farmhouse during the last winter of the Revolutionary War. The Salmagundi Consort will perform period appropriate music by an indoor Dutch jambless fireplace, while cookies and warm…

WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS HAS “A CURE FOR CABIN FEVER” Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, and find “A Cure for Cabin Fever” on December 27th through 30th, 11 AM until 3 PM each day. Visitors will be able to take a guided tour of the historic headquarters, seasonally decorated, and hear how the Washingtons acknowledged their holiday season during the final winter of the Revolutionary War. Explore the Museum featuring the multi award-winning exhibit, Unpacked &Rediscovered: Selections from…