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Van Schaick Mansion, Cohoes, NY

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Van Schaick Mansion

Circa 1735 Hudson Valley house on Van Schaick Island, tied to the French and Indian War and the Revolution, and linked to planning for the Battle of Saratoga.

1 Van Schaick Avenue, Cohoes NY, 12047 · Cohoes, NY

About Van Schaick Mansion

The Van Schaick Mansion sits on Van Schaick Island in Cohoes, New York. Its owners have included Van Schaick family descendants and, since 2001, the General Peter Gansevoort Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. During the French and Indian War it served as headquarters for several English generals. During the Revolution, officers including Generals Schuyler and Gates used it while planning the Battle of Saratoga, and thousands of Continental soldiers were stationed nearby. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of several New York State heritage programs. The Van Schaick Mansion Project, run under the DAR chapter, preserves the building and presents its history through exhibitions and programs.

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