Town of Yorktown Museum
LOWER HUDSON
Town of Yorktown Museum
http://www.yorktownmuseum.org/
1974 Commerce Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Phone: (914) 962-2970
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday - 11 AM to 4 PM Sunday - 1 PM to 4 PM or by appointment year-round.
Historical Description:
The Yorktown Museum was founded in 1966. Its first location was in two rooms of the Davenport House. Then, in 1970, the Museum was moved into the Fowler House. After a series of relocations, the museum settled in 1976 on its present location. The address is currently known as: The Yorktown Community Cultural Center (YCCC).
The Site:
The museum contains a variety of exhibits ranging from 18th century colonial furniture to miniatures of railroads and mansions. There is also a research room available to the public who are interested in local history. There are collections of documents, maps and photographs pertaining to the history of Yorktown.
Directions:
Heading SOUTH
Take the Taconic State Parkway to Route 202/35. Turn left (east on Route 202) and continue to intersection with Route 118 ("the triangle"). Proceed straight across. The YCCC building will be immediately on the left.
