This home was originally part of a much larger landholding called the Manor or Patroonship of Rensselaerswyck. The name comes from the Van Rensselaer's estate in the Netherlands. Various spellings of Crailo (as it is now) ranged from Crayloo or Cralo in the 17the century. It comes from a Dutch word meaning "crows' wood." Located in and around the grounds are informational plaques that speak more to this place's history. Did I mention you could also book a tour of the home and learn even more?
This cache is part of the 2023 New York State Saratoga/Capital District Regional Geocache Challenge! The stamp inside this cache is part of the game, and it is not a trade item – please do not take the stamp. There are 72 geocaches hidden within 18 state parks and historic sites in this park region, and geocachers finding 45 or more will be eligible to receive a 2023 Mine Kill State Park commemorative and trackable geocoin. If you are interested in taking the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download it at www.nysparks.com.