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Putnam County, one of the ten counties in the Historic Hudson Valley, is located between Westchester and Dutchess County on the east side of the Hudson River. Visit Putnam where you'll find several Putnam Historic Sites including the charming and Historic Village of Cold Spring. Putnam County historic sites include: The Chapel Restoration Historic and Cultural Landmark located in Cold Spring, Boscobel Home and Gardens Restoration located in Garrison NY 10524, West Point Foundry Preserve, Manitoga, and the Russel Wright Design Center located in Garrison NY 10524. The Historic Hudson Valley has been designated a National Heritage Area extending from Albany in the upper-Hudson Valley to New York City, just south of Westchester County in the lower-Hudson Valley. This area contains a rich collection of nationally significant cultural and historical sites that are set against the beautiful landscapes of the valley. The period from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War is well represented throughout the Hudson Valley. The Historic Hudson Valley abounds with history. Visit the historic sites where much of American history was made. See historic homes and estates. Experience history as it was lived in the homes of presidents, signers of the Declaration of Independence, and leaders of industry. Go back in time to the American Revolutionary War and walk the battlegrounds that American patriots walked and fought for during the American Revolution. Plan an educational vacation in the Hudson Valley. Find many fun things to do while experiencing history in the Hudson Valley. Plan the best vacation in the Historic Hudson Valley. Fill your days with history, natural beauty, and art as interpreted and painted by the Hudson River School of Artists. Relax in the breathtaking landscapes that are part of the inherent beauty of the valley. The Historic Hudson Valley comprises ten counties, and is generally referenced as three geographic areas: the lower-Hudson Valley, mid-Hudson Valley, and upper-Hudson Valley. These counties all bank the Hudson River on either the east or west side of the river. The Hudson River runs through five counties to the east and five counties to the west of the river, as seen in this Hudson River Valley Map. The mid-Hudson Valley is comprised of Putnam and Dutchess counties on the east side of the Hudson River, Orange and Ulster counties on the west side. Learn about the history of the mid-Hudson Valley by visiting the riverfront estates, art collections, and landscapes in nature. Putnam County Historic Sites include
 Boscobel is located in Garrison NY 10524 in Putnam County in one of the Hudson Valley River Towns. Boscobel is a neoclassical style mansion (built 1804-1808) located on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River where the river cuts through the Appalachian chain of mountains, creating the Hudson Highlands. The mountains on both sides rise up more than 1000 feet from the water's edge at what is the narrowest, deepest and most dangerous stretch of the river. This scenic spot on the Hudson offers an exceptionally beautiful and breathtaking view of the Hudson Highlands. Chapel Restoration, Historic and Cultural Landmark Chapel Restoration is located at 45 Market Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516 in Putnam County. "Like most American stories, ours begins with immigration. Of the multitudes who came to our shores between 1820 and 1860, a third were from Ireland. For those who gained employment at the West Point Foundry in Cold Spring, a chapel was established to serve them and their families. Foundry owner Gouverneur Kemble donated land and funds for what would be the first Catholic church north of Manhattan. "Its designer was another immigrant, a 19-year-old from England, Thomas Kelah Wharton. Built in 1833 of locally made red brick covered with stucco, the chapel was in the Greek Revival style, then in vogue. Its columns were of the Tuscan order, a simple, unfluted version of the Doric, whose supreme expression is the Parthenon in Athens." West Point Foundry Preserve Why it's special. "Hikers at West Point Foundry Preserve enjoy a tranquil soundtrack—the gentle murmur of Foundry Brook. That's a far cry from the din greeting 19th-century visitors to the sprawling West Point Foundry that filled this ravine. Established in 1818 to supply the U.S. government with artillery, the ironworks employed hundreds of workers who produced some of America's first steam engines, locomotives and ironclad ships, as well as pipes for New York City's water system and Parrott guns, cannon credited with winning the Civil War. The foundry's owners also were business pioneers, among the first to control every aspect of manufacturing, from raw material to product distribution." Manitoga, The Russel Wright Design CenterThe Russel Wright Design Center, is located at 584 Route 9D, Garrison NY 10524, Putnam County. Hike over 4 miles of paths through a 75-acre designed landscape with links to the Appalachian Trail. "In the 1930s, 40s and 50s, the signature on a set of dinnerware or piece of furniture elicited instant response. At that time, Wright was one of the best known designers in the U.S. At the apex of his career, Wright left New York City and moved his base of operations to Garrison. It was here that he created a unique home and designed landscape. He named it Manitoga, meaning place of the great spirit in Algonquin. Wright shared the Native Americans' respect for the earth." Plan a Manhattan-getaway, or plan a two-week vacation exploring history in the Hudson Valley. Take a leap back in time and visit the Historic Hudson Valley where you can place yourself in the homes and estates of presidents such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and titans of industry such as John D. Rockefeller and J.P. Morgan, all contributing to the development and growth of America in one way or another. Plan a historic trip to the Historic Hudson Valley and learn about the American Revolution and the beginning of a new nation. Learn about the American Revolution, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the beginning of a new nation. Visitors of all ages can explore and delight in the history of the birth of the United States as they tour historic places of interest. Listen to the history and stories of leaders of commerce, such as John D. Rockefeller, who made their fortune and later became equally distinguished as a philanthropist. Visit the grand estates that were part of the "Gilded Age" in America. Walk the halls and grounds in the estates of leading historic figures in government, of industry, art and architecture; all playing their part in the historic development of this United States of America. Putnam County Parks After visiting historic sites in Putnam, take a break from history, and enjoy a picnic at Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park. The Hudson Valley is flush with beautiful parks and magnificent scenic opportunities. Almost all parks offer picnic tables, some with views over the Hudson River. Find a nearby park in Putnam and have a picnic in the park. |
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