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Van Wyck Homestead Museum, Fishkill, NY

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Van Wyck Homestead Museum

An 18th-century Dutch colonial house that served as Continental Army officers' headquarters during the Revolution, run by the Fishkill Historical Society.

504 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 · Fishkill, NY

About Van Wyck Homestead Museum

The Van Wyck Homestead is a colonial-era house built in 1732 and operated by the Fishkill Historical Society. During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Army used it as the officers' headquarters for the nearby Fishkill Supply Depot, a major storage and distribution center. Inside, visitors can see colonial artifacts and exhibits on Fishkill's Revolutionary role, Dutch architecture, and daily family life. The homestead has an open hearth and beehive bread oven. The grounds include an 18th-century kitchen garden, a model of clay bread ovens, and monuments. The house is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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  • #colonial house
  • #Fishkill Supply Depot
  • #Dutch architecture
  • #living history

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