Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives
Mary Cardenas, Museum Director & Town Historian
Elizabeth Skrabonja, Curator
The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives
196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Tel: (845) 398-1302
www.orangetownmuseum.com
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"WE ARE ORANGETOWN" Together they verify the claim - Rich in History. |
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| Antiques & Collectibles Sale Saturday October 6th, 10 am - 4 pm, Rain Date October 7th At the Orangetown Historical Museum at the DePew House, 196 Chief Bill Harris Way, ( formerly Blaisdell Road) Orangeburg. The museum will be open free of charge! Enjoy a beautiful fall day with some fabulous Antiques, Fine Collectibles, Jewelery, Toys, Decorative Arts, Furniture, Fine Arts & Ephemera. Table rental for dealers is $25. Call the museum at: (845) 398-1302 for details |
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| Holiday Open House - it's the 1950's! Five Fabulous 50's Sundays - at the Orangetown Historical Museum at the Historic Salyer House, 213 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River, NY. November 25th, December 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd from 1-4 pm. Admission your donation, find out if Mommy really is kissing Santa Claus during our annual celebration, featuring presentations by the St. Thomas Acquinas Choir and the Devin Klos Trio. 50's toys and holiday decorations and cheer on view; we promise bubble lights. Call the museum at (845) 398-1302 for details. |
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The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives was founded in 1992 in order to acquire, preserve and exhibit objects which reflect primarily the history of the Town of Orangetown. The Museum’s additional but not lesser mission is to document, research, promote and publicize the rich historical heritage of the town for the people of Orangetown
The museum is housed in two distinct buildings bearing Dutch sandstone features indicative of the area. The historic SALYER HOUSE at 213 Blue Hill Road in Pearl River, New York is the Museum’s first home and since 2003 has been listed on the register of Historic Places. On view at the Salyer House is a permanent exhibit in three parts: A Spy in Our Midst – Maj. John Andre, Our Dutch Sandstone Houses and At Home in Orangetown. The DEPEW HOUSE at 196 Chief Bill Harris Way in Orangeburg, New York houses the Museum’s archives and offices. Currently on exhibit; Our Lives in Their Hands – Fire, Police & Emergency Services of Orangetown. Exhibition hours: Tuesdays 10 – 2, Sundays, 1 – 4, donations accepted, tours by appointment. For further information please call: (845) 398-1302.