Sports Museum of Dutchess County and Hall of Fame - Wappingers Falls, New York
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N 41° 34.122 W 073° 57.020
18T E 587516 N 4602423
The Museum, recalls the memories of the players who made a name for themselves, professionally, semi-pro, or armature levels. Teams, sponsors, and individuals, who pioneered sports in the county, are also included, along with umpires, and referees.
Waymark Code: WMQYJR
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2016
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The display includes Baseball Hall of Fame ,(Cooperstown members) Eddie Collins and Dan Brouthers, celebrates, such as Chuck Connors and Whitey Ford, who played on teams in Dutchess County, Wes Westrum and Ricky Horton lived in Dutchess County. Melio Bettina, who won the worlds light heavy weight boxing title in 1939 lived in Beacon, N.Y.
There are displays on tennis, golf,bowling soccer, figure skating, speed skating, among others..
Once our long term goal is reached we will have a museum that is opened to the public, where the sports story of Dutchess County are displayed.
There shall be included a library, meeting rooms, and display of artifacts.
Theme:
Museum tells the history of different sports and athletes in Dutchess County. The site also includes the Dutchess Sports Hall of Fame. the newly renovated Museum opened in July of 2016.
Street Address:
Carnwath Farms
Wheeler Hill Road
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Open on weekends
Hour 11.00am -4.pm
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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