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Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Newburgh, NY

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Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

Hasbrouck House site in Newburgh where George Washington spent his longest wartime stay, now with a museum and grounds.

84 Liberty St., Newburgh, NY 12551 · Newburgh, NY

About Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

This New York State historic site preserves the Hasbrouck House, where George Washington and his staff based themselves during the last stretch of the Revolutionary War. The site was the first publicly owned historic site in the nation, opening in 1850. Visitors can tour a museum with exhibits on Washington's life and on the defense of the Hudson, plus a large collection of objects from the headquarters. A tower built in the 1880s offers views when staffing and weather allow. The Hasbrouck House itself is closed for restoration, but the grounds are open to visitors at no charge.

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