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Putnam History Museum The mission of the Putnam History Museum is to collect, preserve, interpret, and present the history of Putnam County and the Hudson Highlands.

10/21/2026

PHOTOS: The Putnam History Museum in Cold Spring hosted a festival on Oct. 10 marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, with colonial-era toys, games, guns and artifacts. https://buff.ly/BwG1BAo

We hope you can join us at the Putnam History Museum's gala this year on Sunday, November 8! We are thrilled that renow...
10/19/2026

We hope you can join us at the Putnam History Museum's gala this year on Sunday, November 8!

We are thrilled that renowned historian and author Russell Shorto will be our keynote!

Join us on Octover 23 or 24 for a tour of two historic cemeteries! The memorials we will see offer interesting insight i...
10/17/2026

Join us on Octover 23 or 24 for a tour of two historic cemeteries! The memorials we will see offer interesting insight into local life during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/zeyu424v

A big thanks to everyone who joined us at the Hudson Highlands History Festival this past weekend! This weekend was also...
10/15/2026

A big thanks to everyone who joined us at the Hudson Highlands History Festival this past weekend! This weekend was also the unveiling of the latest exhibition: "General, President, Icon: Depictions of George Washington from the Collection of George Whipple III," which will be on view through December.

Thanks as well to the community partners who made it possible, including support from Putnam County Rev250 and
Putnam Historian Boscobel House and Gardens Constitution Island The Highlands Current Butterfield Library Preserve Putnam County

10/15/2026

Don't miss this free performance at the library this Sunday!

Cemetery tours are back for two of the oldest cemeteries in Philipstown! Join us on October 23 or 24th for a fascinating...
10/11/2026

Cemetery tours are back for two of the oldest cemeteries in Philipstown! Join us on October 23 or 24th for a fascinating dive into the history of the people buried in these historic cemeteries.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/zeyu424v

Get your Early Bird tickets to the PHM's Annual Gala before they're gone! They're only available through Monday, October...
10/09/2026

Get your Early Bird tickets to the PHM's Annual Gala before they're gone! They're only available through Monday, October 12.

More Information and Registration here: https://tinyurl.com/rw9hz79e

Unfortunately, we are going to have to postpone the 9/27 History Hike for Arnold's Flight due to the forecasted weather ...
09/25/2026

Unfortunately, we are going to have to postpone the 9/27 History Hike for Arnold's Flight due to the forecasted weather & flood advisory. Registrants, please check your email for further instructions. Everyone stay safe and dry this weekend!

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63 Chestnut Street
Cold Spring, NY
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