When Henry Hudson sailed his ship, “Half Moon”, up the Hudson River and into Cornwall Bay in 1609, he was the first in a long list of remarkable travelers to Orange County. These influential people determined the early history and culture of America. Travel back through time to the 1700’s to the end of the Revolutionary War. George Washington establishes his Headquarters at a stone fortress in Newburgh, high above the majestic Hudson. Explore a place so rich in history, it’s America’s first Registered National Historic Landmark. Witness firsthand our battle re-enactments, fabulous fairs and one-of-a-kind festivals.
Pictured: The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, New Windsor, NY
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus sits down with the Director and Chief Curator of the West Point Museum to explore the incredible historical treasures housed within this fascinating museum. From rare artifacts to powerful stories of American history, they discuss why the museum is such a remarkable asset for residents of Orange County.
