MID HUDSON

The Crawford House

http://www.newburghhistoricalsociety.com/  

Newburgh Historical Society, Crawford House, 

189 Montgomery St 

Newburgh, NY 12550 

Hours: 1-4 PM on Sundays April through December

Admission: $5 Suggested Donation

Phone: 845-561-2585  Email: [email protected]

             

Historical Description:                                                                            

Located on the glorious Montgomery Street in Newburgh, NY, the Captain David Crawford House is the headquarters of the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands. Built in 1834, this neoclassical mansion was once the home of shipbuilder, David Crawford. David was the owner of the sloops and early steamboats that plied the Hudson from his dock at the foot of Third Street in Newburgh. 

              

The Site:                                                                                                  

The Crawford House is home to one of the most unique collections of early Hudson Valley artwork, as well as archival photographs of people and businesses in the region. Also featured in the House is the exhibit Flyers on the Hudson, a permanent collection of scale models of sailing and steam-powered vessels, which graced the Hudson River throughout the 19th century.