Crailo Historic Site - Albany, NY
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N 42° 38.083 W 073° 44.971
18T E 602526 N 4721010
In 1924 it was donated to New York State. It is now a museum and a State Historic site. It tells of the early Dutch inhabitants.
Waymark Code: WMZ7Y9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2018
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Built in the early 18th century by Hendrick Van Rensselaer, grandson of the First Patroon. It was named after the Van Rensselaer's estate in the Netherlands. It was remodeled in the Federal style.
In 1758 troops from New England were mustered here. British surgeon Richard Shuckburgh, sitting on the well, may have composed the verses of Yankee Doodle, poking fun at ragtag provincial troops.
Theme:
Early Dutch settlement and archeology.
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation:
May 16th 2018 through End of October: Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm.
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Street Address: Not listed
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