Ilan F.
9/5/2024
Van Cortlandt House was the oldest house since 1748. It has a staircase with turned balusters, and rooms that have Colonial furniture, such as a Dutch grandfather clock, and a spinet. The gift...
Van Cortland House
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Bronx, NY 10471
Van Cortlandt House Museum, operated by the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, serves as a vital hub for cultural and historical engagement in the Bronx. The museum focuses on preserving and interpreting the rich history of the Van Cortlandt House and its grounds, emphasizing the experiences of its 18th-century inhabitants and the social history of those who lived and worked there.
Through a variety of educational programs, events, and guided tours, the museum fosters meaningful connections between the past and present, highlighting the significance of early New York's ties to the Caribbean and Latin America. As a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City, Van Cortlandt House Museum actively contributes to the cultural landscape of the region.
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Que B.
5/23/2024
I think we as New Yorkers forget the Beauty and our History in our own Boroughs. I live down the block from the park and still wasn't aware of the history persevered here. Every time I take a...
Doug D.
3/14/2021
So many tourists come to New York every year. They walk around Times Square, and they go to the Metropolitan Museum of art. They then go home and think they know everything about New York. Maybe...
Paul W.
7/21/2018
The oldest house on the Bronx. Dutch influences on NY. $5 entry. Cool place. Furnishings are accurate but not the original. Go outside to find the entrance to the basement kitchen. Big fireplace....
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