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Van Wyck Homestead Museum and its collection
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The Van Wyck Homestead Museum is a significant historical site located in Fishkill, New York. This early 18th-century Dutch colonial house played a crucial role during the American Revolutionary War, serving as the headquarters for a major military supply depot. Recognized for its historical importance, the museum has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972.
Location and Archaeological Discoveries at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum
The Van Wyck Homestead Museum is conveniently located on US 9, just south of Interstate 84. During the early 1970s, the construction of a nearby gas station and the Dutchess Mall led to excavations that unearthed a wealth of artifacts at the site, adding to its historical richness.
The Van Wyck Homestead Museum and the Continental Army Burial Complex
The Van Wyck Homestead Museum is the last standing structure of what was once a significant supply depot during the American Revolutionary War. Today, the site houses a vast Continental Army Burial Complex. The surrounding 70 acres, including the exit ramps from I-84, were recognized for their historical importance and added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Fishkill Depot Supply Site in 1974.
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