The Washington Project 2023, a special video presentation by students from the Hudson Valley, is airing on YouTube. The program, consisting of individually created theatrical and musical performance pieces, will feature interpretations of historic events that took place while General George Washington was headquartered in Newburgh. These pieces, written by the students themselves, allows them to interpret history in a contemporary and meaningful way. [Read more…] about Washington Project 2023 Student Videos
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
Defense of the Hudson Exhibit Opens in Newburgh
The Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY’s, latest exhibit, “The Defense of the Hudson,” explores the importance of the Hudson River to the Revolutionary War effort. [Read more…] about Defense of the Hudson Exhibit Opens in Newburgh
Kites Over The Hudson at Washington’s Headquarters Saturday
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY will host their annual “Kites Over The Hudson” event on Saturday, September 24th. [Read more…] about Kites Over The Hudson at Washington’s Headquarters Saturday
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration Goes Virtual
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY will host their annual George Washington’s Birthday Celebration virtually this year, on February 19th, 20th and 21st.
The celebration of the General’s Birthday will take place as free online events each day, accessible on YouTube. [Read more…] about George Washington’s Birthday Celebration Goes Virtual
The French Role in the American Revolution
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site will host Receiving the French: The French Role in the American Revolution, a virtual presentation looking at the French connection at Washington’s Headquarters and the invaluable assistance they provided during the Revolutionary War set for Saturday, May 29th. [Read more…] about The French Role in the American Revolution
Washington’s HQ Reopens For Limited Use
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site has reopened to the public.
Both the Museum, which features over 1,300 objects from the collection, and the historic Hasbrouck House, where the General made his headquarters for 16 ½ months at the end of the Revolutionary War, are now open for visitors on a limited basis. [Read more…] about Washington’s HQ Reopens For Limited Use
Washington Headquarters Quill Pen Writing Workshop
Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site will host a Quill Pen Writing Workshop on Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th, at 2 pm each day.
This all-ages workshop uses original documents as a model to assist participants in creating their own 18th century style letter using a quill pen, just as General Washington’s aides-de-camp did while headquartered in Newburgh. [Read more…] about Washington Headquarters Quill Pen Writing Workshop
Hasbrouck House: The Book of Eli
When people visit Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh, New York they are also visiting a Hasbrouck house. This home and farm, from the 18th to mid -19th centuries, belonged to the Hasbrouck Family until it was acquired by New York State.
Some of what we know about the Hasbrouck’s life there came by way of Eli Hasbrouck. [Read more…] about Hasbrouck House: The Book of Eli
Manufacturing Subject of ‘Made in Newburgh’ Lecture
On November 9, 2014, the Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands will host a talk on Newburgh’s manufacturing history at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site.
Industrial Historian Russell Lange, former President of the Newburgh Historical Society, will deliver his popular talk titled, “Made in Newburgh”. For 150 years manufacturing drove the economy of Newburgh providing jobs for over 8,000 men and women. Open to members and the general public, this free talk will take place during their annual meeting starting at 3 pm. [Read more…] about Manufacturing Subject of ‘Made in Newburgh’ Lecture