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 During Henry Hudson’s search for a shorter route from Holland to India, he sailed up what is now the Hudson River. In September 1609, he anchored his ship "Half Moon" at Newburgh Bay. The ship’s chronicler, Robert Juet, noted that, “This is a very pleasant place to build a towne on.” And Dutch settlers did just that, founding towns throughout the county. Today, several cruise boats ply the waters of Newburgh Bay, giving modern visitors scenic views of the Hudson Highlands, some that show little change since Henry Hudson was here. DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH Second & Grand Streets, Newburgh. Recognized as an architectural treasure and world monument, this Greek Revival building designed by Alexander Jackson Davis was commissioned in 1834 by the elders of the Dutch Reformed Church. The interior exemplifies traditional Dutch Calvinist church décor. Open 1-4pm last Saturday of each month from May through Oct. 845-569-8090. www.newburghdrc.org FORT DECKER 127 West Main Street, Port Jervis. This 18th century historic stone house near the Delaware River was the residence of the descendants of Gerretsen Decker who arrived from Holland in the late 1600’s. The site served as a home, a military post and a trading store. Open Saturdays June-September, special holiday events, and by appointment. 845-856-2375. www.minisink.org GOMEZ MILL HOUSE 11 Millhouse Road, Marlboro. Dutch-American patriot, Wolfert Acker, a descendant of one of the earliest Dutch settlers of the New Netherlands added a second story of Dutch construction influence to this beautiful brick structure, the oldest manor house in Orange County and the earliest extant Jewish residence in America. Open April through October, Wednesday–Sunday. 845-236-3126. www.gomez.org KNOX’S HEADQUARTERS STATE HISTORIC SITE Old Forge Hill Road & Route 94, New Windsor. Elegant country estate of Dutch, Georgian and English architecture which was occupied by Generals Knox, Greene and Gates during the Revolutionary War. Trails, stream and ruins of 1741 mill located on the grounds. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Wednesday–Sunday, and for special holiday events. 845-561-5498. www.friendsofpalisades.org MAHACKAMACK CHURCHYARD East Main St., Port Jervis. One of the oldest graveyards in present day Orange County with burials of early Dutch and Anglo-Dutch settlers. Martinus Decker, a Revolutionary War Patriot, whose father, Peter, was a founder of the Dutch Reformed Church in Port Jervis, is buried here. Open to the public for self-guided tours. 845-856-1946. www.minisink.org PACEM IN TERRIS 96 Covered Bridge Rd., Warwick. 20th century sculpture park and garden retreat created by Dutch-born sculptor, painter and author, Dr. Frederick Franck as an expression of his personal vision. Open 11am-6pm, weekends May through October. 845-986-4329 WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS STATE HISTORIC SITE 84 Liberty Street, Newburgh. Washington’s longest stay at a Revolutionary War Headquarters occurred in Newburgh at the Hasbrouck family’s 1727 Dutch-vernacular stone farm house overlooking the Hudson River. In 1850, the property became our nation’s first public historic site. Open mid-April through October, Wednesday-Sunday, and for special holiday events. 845-562-1195. www.palisadesparkconservancy.org |
