Historical Places in Athens, NY

Thomas Cole (1801-1848) founded the Hudson River School as one of America's premier landscape painters. Cedar Grove, his home in the historic Catskill regio

Hudson River School painter Frederic E. Church designed Olana, his family home, studio, and estate, as an integrated environment embracing architecture, ar

Three hundred year old historic (formerly working) farm.Three hundred year old historic (formerly working) fa

Originally the Federal era home of prominent lawyer and politician, James Vanderpoel and his family, the property is now an exhibit space featuring galleri

The estate and home of Martin Van Buren, the eight president of the United States, is spread over 38.5 scenic acres, many of which retain a high degree

National Historic Landmark, the Luykas Van Alen house is a restored house museum representing 18th century rural Dutch farm life in the Hudson River Valle

Once considered America's greatest zoo, The Catskill Game Farm housed over 2,000 animals with tens of millions of people having visited during its 73 ye

The Columbia County Historical Society collects, preserves, interprets, and presents the history, heritage, and culture of Columbia County, New York, a

Wilderstein Historic Site, with its exquisite Queen Anne mansion and Calvert Vaux designed landscape, is widely regarded as one of the Hudson Valley’s mo

A beautiful and serene monastery that serves as a retreat and study center and is worth a visit.A beautiful and serene monastery that serves as a retreat a

Summer home, studio and gardens of America's foremost sculptor, Daniel Chester French (1850-1931), creator of the "Minuteman" (Concord, MA) and the Abrah

Journey back in time at this Colonial-era house and museum, a National Historic Landmark that tells the story of the Stockbridge Mohicans and missionary Jo

IIn business for more than 50 years, Bartlett s Orchard is one of the oldest apple orchards in the United States. The company s orchard is spread on more th

Omega is a global community dedicated to awakening the best in the human spirit. A premiere travel destination and leading nonprofit in the Hudson Valley,

Hancock Shaker Village is a living history museum committed to bringing the Shaker story to life and preserving it for future generations. Called the "City

New Hope Church in Albany, NY is a community that strives to show the Love of Jesus in our actions and build up one another with His word. Get connect

The New York State Executive Mansion is located on Eagle Street in downtown Albany. Since 1875, this house has been home to New York's governors and the