Washington's Headquarters Traditional Cache
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Washington's Headquarters
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Hidden on Washington's Birthday weekend, 2005. Located in the heart of the city of Newburgh. The city built itself around this site. It is the FIRST IN THE NATION to be declared a publicly operated historic site.
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
P.O. Box 1783, Corner of Liberty and Washington Streets
Newburgh, NY 12551
Phone: (845) 562-1195
From April 1782 to August 1783, General George Washington, commander in chief of the Continental Army, made his military headquarters and residence at the Hasbrouck family's fieldstone farmhouse in Newburgh. Washington's Headquarters is located 12 miles north of the forts at West Point.
The Hasbrouck property, acquired and opened by the State of New York in 1850, was the first publicly operated historic site in the United States. Today, museum exhibits of artifacts recall the events during 1782-83, when Washington's army stood ready for battle until the final days of the Revolution. In the Hasbrouck house, furnishings, personal effects, and reproductions recreate the daily lives of the general, his wife, his officers, slaves, and servants during their 16-1/2-month stay.
Directions: NYS Thruway exit 17, follow Rte. 17K east (Broadway) for 2 3/4 miles and make a right on Liberty Street. Take 3rd left onto LaFayette St.
Seasons/Hours: Mid-Apr. thru Oct., Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Also open President's Day weekend, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day. 7/1 - 9/6, open Mondays, 10 - 5. WINTER NOTE: GROUNDS MAY BE OPEN EVEN THOUGH SITE IS LISTED AS CLOSED.
TRADING POST FOR WASHINGTON RELATED COINS AND CURRENCY ONLY.(quarters and dollar bills)
See March 7 log below for an excellent history of the magnificent tower on the grounds of this site. Thanks to Mt.Elmo.
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