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Catskill Mountain Railroad

Check website for rides and activities.

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Historic Huguenot Street

Here visitors experience over 300 years of history across seven stone-house museums, a reconstructed French Church, and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. Our site also includes exhibits, public programs, a library & archives. Please visit www.huguenotstreet.org/visit for DuBois Fort Visitor Center and Tour hours.

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John Burroughs Woodchuck Lodge

Visit the Lodge! It’s a trip, but worth seeing the “other” John Burroughs site & his grave. Free tours of are offered the first weekend of the month, through October, from 11 to 3. Reservations are not needed. Donations towards the upkeep of the Lodge are gratefully accepted. Learn more at our website.

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Saugerties Historical Society

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Senate House Museum

Group tours year-round, must be scheduled in advance. Regular hours on website.

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Terwilliger House Museum

Noon-3pm and by appointment, Wed, Fri  & Sat . Exhibits, reference & local geneaology.

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The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

Collecting, preserving, and sharing stories of all Purple Heart recipients. This inspiring site should be visited at least once in your life to honor the men and women who served in the name of liberty. Not far from Washington’s HQ in Newburgh and the New Windsor Contonment where his troops stayed. What a great way to spend a day withyour family this year. Go to websites for hour and directions.

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Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society

Speakers programs. Check website for monthly programs Sept-May, and for special events such as 2016 Hudson River History Cruises in Spring Send your email address to viv@abouttown.us to be included in regular updates on many local history programs for Ulster County. Put “History Buff” in the subject line, please.

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Trolley Museum of NY

Noon-5pm, Sat., Sun. & holidays

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Volunteer Firemen’s Mus.

Call for recorded hours and events.

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