Preserving Our Stories
For More Than One Hundred Years
For More Than One Hundred Years
Founded in 1916, the Columbia County Historical Society Museum & Library collects, preserves, and interprets the history, heritage, and culture of Columbia County, New York, and serves residents of all eighteen towns and the city of Hudson.
For more than 100 years, thousands of people from all across the county and beyond have enjoyed our varied exhibitions, historic properties, and educational programs.
A vital community resource, our collections include important and unique genealogical materials, archives, paintings, textiles, furniture and decorative arts relating to Columbia County's heritage.
For more than 100 years, thousands of people from all across the county and beyond have enjoyed our varied exhibitions, historic properties, and educational programs.
A vital community resource, our collections include important and unique genealogical materials, archives, paintings, textiles, furniture and decorative arts relating to Columbia County's heritage.
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Historic Properties
Luykas Van Alen House c 1737The Luykas Van Alen House
adjacent with Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse. Opening Summer 2022 VISIT THE OUTDOOR EXHIBIT 2589 Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY |
Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse C 1850
The Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse
adjacent with Luykas Van Alen House. Opening Summer 2022 VISIT THE OUTDOOR EXHIBIT 2589 Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY |
James Vanderpoel House C 1820
The Vanderpoel House
shows special exhibitions from our permanent collection. OPEN Saturdays and Sundays 11am-4pm 16 Broad Street, Kinderhook, NY |
Museum & Research Library
The Columbia County Historical Society includes a museum and library, as well as three additional historic properties open to the public.
To learn more about visiting the CCHS historic properties, tour schedules, directions and admission fees, click here.
To learn more about visiting the CCHS historic properties, tour schedules, directions and admission fees, click here.
The Columbia County Historical Society Museum & Library includes two galleries of changing exhibitions, a research library and reading room, collection storage, and administrative offices.
OPEN Saturdays and Sundays 11am-4pm Multi-site passes are available seasonally for purchase which includes admission to the National Historic Landmark Luykas Van Alen House and the Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse. Learn more about our Permanent Collection on our collections page . |
For more information about regional and genealogical research
at the Barbara P. Rielly Memorial Library, please view our research options. 5 Albany Avenue Kinderhook, NY 12106 OPEN Saturday and Sundays 11am-4pm Please check for updates on our Facebook Page For more information: Ops@CCHSNY.org Members enjoy the library free of charge. |
Columbia County Historical Society is Chartered in the first instance (Absolute Charter) by the Board of Regents, State Education Department, The University of the State of New York
