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Old Fort House Museum, Fort Edward, NY

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Old Fort House Museum

A historic house museum in Fort Edward, New York, presenting living-history tours of its main house and nearby campus buildings.

29 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 · Fort Edward, NY

About Old Fort House Museum

The Old Fort House Museum sits on a campus in Fort Edward, New York, with guided tours of its main historic house and several related buildings. The site includes a law office, a schoolhouse, a toll house, an apothecary garden, a barn, and a research center. Visitors can see exhibits tied to local figures, including Solomon Northup, and the museum also offers group visits, classroom presentations, and seasonal holiday tours.

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