Historic Properties
Luykas Van Alen House c 1737A National Historic Landmark Building. Open seasonally—summer and fall—along with the Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse. Admissions for the Van Alen House & Ichabod Crane are combined. OPEN SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS from NOON-4PM 2589 Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY |
Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse C 1850
Admission is combined with the Van Alen House. A 'Legends and Lore' historical marker names Kinderhook teacher Jesse Merwin as the 'pattern' for Washington Irving's character, 'Ichabod Crane'.
OPEN SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS from NOON-4PM 2589 Route 9H, Kinderhook, NY |
James Vanderpoel House C 1819
open year-long, with special exhibitions from our permanent collection.
Admission fee for the Vanderpoel House and CCHS Museum & Library is combined. On View: special exhibitions from our permanent collection. OPEN SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS from NOON-4PM Please check for updates on our Facebook Page during inclement weather Bookstore|Museum Shop on the premises . 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.
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. 
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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 The Library is currently open each Saturday & Sunday and by appointment OPEN SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS from NOON-4PM Please check for updates on our Facebook Page during inclement weather For more information: Library@CCHSNY.org Members enjoy the library free of charge. |
