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Ulster County, one of the ten counties in the Historic Hudson Valley is located in the mid-Hudson Valley, on the west side of the Hudson River. Ulster borders Greene County on it's northern border and Orange County on its southern border. Visit Ulster where you'll find several Historic Sites and Historic Districts, including the Stockade Historic District and the historic community of Huguenot Street. Ulster County historic sites include The Hoffman House in the Stockade Historic District, Rondout Lighthouse and Senate House State in Kingston. Don't miss visiting Huguenot Street, a National Historic Landmark in New Paltz where you can learn the fascinating history of the Huguenots in the Hudson Valley. The Historic Hudson Valley has been designated a National Heritage Area extending from Albany in the upper-Hudson Valley to northern 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. The Historic Hudson Valley abounds with the history of a new nation. Visit historic sites where much of American history was born. 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. For the best vacation, visit 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, comprised of ten counties, 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 County on the east side of the Hudson River and Orange and Ulster County on the west side. Learn about the history of the mid-Hudson Valley by visiting historic homes, historic districts, and see the art and collections of prominent and influential Americans. Visit New Paltz, Stone Ridge, Woodstock, and Kingston. Find the best attractions, offering things to do for the whole family, with many sites offering fun activities for kids. Learn about the War of the Revolution (1775 to 1783) by visiting sites and battlegrounds of the war. Discover more about the American Revolution in Ulster County. Ulster County Historic Sites include
The Hoffman House, registered on the National Landmark of Historic Places, is an excellent example of Early American Dutch rubble architecture, featuring wide planked random width board floors, a fire place in each of the main rooms and many small multi-level rooms. The house, a Dutch Colonial style stone house built about 1679, is now a restaurant and tavern, located in the Stockade Historic District at 94 North Front Street (Corner of Green Street), King) in Kingston, New York. Historic Huguenot Street Set in the picturesque Hudson Valley, New Paltz is at the heart of a region rich in history, art and recreational activities. Whether you live in the area, are planning a day trip or vacationing in the valley, Historic Huguenot Street is a place to relax and experience a unique American story. "During the entire period between the early part of the sixteenth century to 1787, thousands of Huguenots left their homes in France for other countries because of recurring waves of persecution. As Esther Forbes wrote in Paul Revere and the World He Lived In (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1942):
"After decades of sojourn and relocation, a group of twelve Huguenot refugees from what is today northern France and southern Belgium and linked by family, religion, and friendship purchased nearly 40,000 acres along the Wallkill River in the Hudson Valley. They purchased this land from the native Esopus Indians, thus establishing a permanent home where they could pursue their Protestant faith free from religious and political persecution. They named the new town after die Pfalz, the region along the Rhine River where they had found temporary refuge before journeying to the new world." Historic Rondout Lighthouse "Rondout Creek is located at Kingston Point, Kingston, NY 12401 in Ulster County. The current Rondout Lighthouse is actually the third lighthouse built at the mouth of the Rondout Creek. Boat rides to the historic Rondout Lighthouse are available at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. Hudson River Maritime Museum The Hudson River Maritime Museum is the only museum in New York State exclusively preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and the industries that developed around it. Indoor and outdoor exhibits on Hudson River maritime history, a gift shop, waterfront special events, and boat rides to the historic Rondout Lighthouse are available at the museum. Senate House State Historic Site Senate House State Historic Site is located at 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401 in Ulster County in the Hudson River Valley. Amidst the turmoil of a British military invasion in the fall of 1777, the elected representatives of rebellious New Yorkers met in Kingston to form a new state government. While convened in Kingston in September and October, New York's first Senate met in the simple stone house of merchant Abraham Van Gaasbeek. The Historic Hudson Valley is flush with beautiful parks and magnificent scenic opportunities. Most parks offer picnic tables, some with views over the Hudson River. Find a park that is conveniently located and have a Picnic in the park. 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 vacation filled with history. Visit the Historic Hudson Valley of New York. 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 story of the birth of the United States as they tour historic places of interest. The Historic Hudson Valley, steeped in history, overflows with natural beauty. See the lakes, the mountains, and magnificent landscapes of the valley. Visit the farmer's markets, and the pick-your-own fields of vegetables and fruit. Many Hudson Valley farms are part of the burgeoning sustainable and organic movement, so Pick-Your-Own fruit and vegetables and have a healthy picnic made from the produce of a local Hudson Valley farm. Ulster County Parks After a day visiting sites in the Historic Hudson Valley, relax at Minnewaska State Park Preserve, located in Kerhonkson. Minnewaska State Park is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge that rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level. The terrain is rugged and rocky, blanketed by dense hardwood forest encircling two lakes. Clear streams cut into valleys, incising sheer cliffs and ledges and emerging in waterfalls. If you plan on eating out in Ulster County, find many excellent places to eat in Kingston, New Paltz, Woodstock, and more villages and towns in Ulster County. For a selection of restaurants serving organic and grass-fed options in Ulster County, select a restaurant with Healthy Food options. |
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