ALERT: Due to inclement weather, Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site is closed until Friday, February 5th. For more information, please call 845-562-1195. Thank you.
Please note: We are open Friday – Saturday, 11am – 3pm. Additional appointments may be available other days. The Museum and Headquarters tours are by reservation only due to Covid-19. Please see Covid-19 Policies and Protective Measures on our "Tours" tab before making your reservation. Please note that some services are unavailable at this time Call 845-562-1195 for additional information.
Visit the nation's first publicly owned historic site and tour the rooms where American history was made. In the critical months that General George Washington spent at Newburgh, he made some of his most important contributions to shaping the American republic. It was here that Washington rejected the idea of an American monarchy; ended the Newburgh Conspiracy, preventing potential military control of the government; created the Badge of Military Merit, forerunner of the Purple Heart; and circulated an influential letter to State Governors outlining the key principals he felt necessary for the new republic.
While visiting Washington's Headquarters explore the Museum, which houses the award-winning exhibit, Unpacked & Rediscovered: Selections from Washington's Headquarters' Collection. The exhibit features over 1,300 objects highlighting Washington's Headquarters diverse collections and is navigated by an electronic catalog system. Also, take a tour of the Tower of Victory and climb the steps to the newly restored belvedere. (Access to the Tower may be limited based on staffing and weather conditions.)
George Washington's Birthday Goes Viral! Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, invites you to our annual George Washington's Birthday Celebration. This year, to keep "Covid Safe," programs will be VIRTUAL! On February 13th, 14th and 15th, our celebration of the General's Birthday will take place as free on-line events each day that you can enjoy from the safety of your own home.
This year's offerings include:
Pre-recorded program offerings can be found by searching on YouTube for "Palisades Interstate Park Commission Television". Preregistration is required for An Afternoon with George and Martha. A recording of this program can be found on this YouTube channel after the original program has aired. For more information about George Washington's Birthday Celebration events, or about Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, please either call 845-562-1195
Winter Hours: November - Mid-April
Fridays and Saturdays, 11AM - 3PM.
School and group tours are welcome by appointment year round. For more information on our program offerings, please visit the "Education" tab.
Washington's Headquarters also offers special events and programs all year round. Keep an eye on the NYS Parks Event Calendar, or "like" us on Facebook.
Museum Hours: Mid-April - Late October
Wednesday - Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.
The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
Adult - $4
Senior/Student - $3
12 and under - Free
Washington's Headquarters provides a variety of special program offerings appropriate for children to adults. These programs can be delivered on-site or can come to you as outreach programs. To learn more about what the site has to offer, and how to schedule your group, please click the links below
Acquired and opened by the State of New York in 1850, Washington's Headquarters, State Historic Site, is the first publicly owned and operated historic site in the Nation, a National Landmark, and a contributing property within Newburgh's 445-acre East End Historic District. From April 1782 to August 1783 General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, made his headquarters and residence at Jonathan and Tryntje Hasbrouck family's fieldstone farmhouse in Newburgh. It was the longest he stayed at any headquarters throughout the 8 1/2 years of the Revolution. The Hasbrouck house is furnished to reflect Washington's stay and is open for guided tours. Here, the General, his wife Martha, officers, servants, and slaves lived and worked in close quarters, while a steady stream of guests met with the Washington's.
In the critical months that General George Washington spent at Newburgh, he made some of his most important contributions to shaping the American republic.
It was here that Washington:
Tours
Admission to Washington's Headquarters includes a guided tour of the historic Hasbrouck House, furnished to reflect its use as General Washington's Headquarters from April of 1782 to August of 1783, as well as self-guided access to the museum building, which includes two floors of exhibits.
Washington's Headquarters also offers group tours, school programs, and adult programs. For information on those offerings and how to schedule a group, visit the "Education" tab, or contact the site.
Tours are available during open hours, or by appointment. Please see the "Hours of Operation" tab for details. Please see the "Fees and Rates" Tab for admission information.
COVID-19 Safety Policies and Protective Measures
Before making a reservation please ask yourself:
If you answered ‘Yes' to any of the above - please do not visit Washington's Headquarters at this time.
Protective measures
During your visit, we require you to follow protective measures as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control, the State of New York, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the NYS Governor's Office. These measures are subject to change and will be updated on our website and other virtual platforms as new information becomes available.
Making a reservation constitutes acknowledgement and acceptance of the site's COVID-19 Safety Policies and Protective Measures.
Reservations
Reservations are made by calling the site at (845) 562-1195 and speaking with a staff member who will assist you.