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Empire State Railway Museum Empire State Railway Museum
Phoenicia, New York

Visitors can tour the inside of a Delaware and Hudson Railway baggage car, or view the

Erie Canal Museum Erie Canal Museum
Syracuse, New York

A gallery full of participatory exhibits gives visitors a look at canal life and promot

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Waterford, New York

The corridor stretches 524 miles across the full expanse of upstate New York.

Essex County Historical Society & Adirondack History Center Museum Essex County Historical Society & Adirondack History Center Museum
Elizabethtown, New York

Through its museum, research library, and public programs, the society seeks to provide

Essex Inn, The Essex Inn, The
Essex, New York

It has operated almost continuously since the early lake port days, making it one of th

Farmers' Museum, The Farmers' Museum, The
Cooperstown, New York

The site of The Farmers' Museum has deep roots in New York State's rural past.

Fasny Museum Of Firefighting Fasny Museum Of Firefighting
Hudson, New York

At the 51st State Firemen's Convention held in Hudson in 1923, a resolution signed by t

Fenton History Center Fenton History Center
Jamestown, New York

The Fenton History Center is a community resource for people of all ages from the pre-s

First Reformed Church Of Fishkill First Reformed Church Of Fishkill
Fishkill, New York

The church itself is one of the most historic buildings in all of Dutchess County.

Fort Lee Historic Park Fort Lee Historic Park
Fort Lee, New York

In the southern portion of the Historic Park, winding paths lead past a reconstructed b

Fort Montgomery State Historic Site Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Fort Montgomery, New York

Visitors today can tour the remains of the 14-acre fortification, perched on a cliff ov

Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park
Fort Plain, New York

A significant fort during the Revolutionary War, Fort Plain in the Mohawk Valley exists

Fort Stanwix Fort Stanwix
Rome, New York

Known as "the fort that never surrendered," Fort Stanwix, under the command of Col.

Fort Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, New York

Exhibits at the fort depict the natural and strategic geography of the historic landsca

Fort William Henry Museum Fort William Henry Museum
Lake George, New York

Site of the infamous "Fort William Henry Massacre," the reconstructed fort displays mil

Franklin County Historical And Museum Society Franklin County Historical And Museum Society
Malone, New York

Built on land once owned by Judge Hiram Horton, the home, now known as the "House of Hi

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library And Museum Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library And Museum
Hyde Park, New York

The Franklin D.

Fraunces Tavern Museum Fraunces Tavern Museum
New York, New York

Fraunces Tavern Museum is a survivor of the early days of New York City.

Genesee Country Village And Museum Genesee Country Village And Museum
Mumford, New York

Visitors are invited to spend a day in this 19th-century country village and discover h

Geneva Historical Society & Museum Geneva Historical Society & Museum
Geneva, New York

The Geneva Historical Society consists of over 1,000 members in and around the communit

Gomez Mill House Gomez Mill House
Marlboro, New York

In 1714, Luis Moses Gomez, who had fled from the Spanish inquisition, purchased 6,000 a

Governors Island Governors Island
New York, New York

Over the years, the island has served as the backdrop for a number of historic events.

Gracie Mansion Gracie Mansion
New York, New York

Gracie hosted elegant dinner parties at his country estate for visitors including Alexa

Granger Homestead Society & Carriage Museum Granger Homestead Society & Carriage Museum
Canandaigua, New York

Home to four generations of the Granger Family, the Granger Homestead and Carriage Muse

Grant Cottage State Historic Site Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Gansevoort, New York
Greece Historical Society & Museum Greece Historical Society & Museum
Greece, New York

Visitors can bridge the years by stepping into the museum wing and wandering through th

Hallockville Museum Farm Hallockville Museum Farm
Riverhead, New York

The 28-acre farm preserves 18 historic houses, barns and outbuildings ranging from the

Hanford Mills Museum Hanford Mills Museum
East Meredith, New York

In 1898, Hanford Mills harnessed the waters of Kortright Creek to provide the town with

Harness Racing Museum & Hall Of Fame Harness Racing Museum & Hall Of Fame
Goshen, New York

It will also continue to augment existing collections and provide extensive research, e

Hart Cluett House Hart Cluett House
Troy, New York

The marble-faced structure known as the Hart-Cluett House is one of the finest intact h

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