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Martin Van Buren National Historic SiteBust of Martin Van Buren by Hiram Powers.
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Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
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Olana State Historic Site
518-828-0135
Olana is the home of famed Hudson River School painter Frederic Church. 20 miles

Clermont State Historic Site
518-537-4240
The home of seven generations of the Livingston family including Robert R. Livingston who helped to draft the Declaration of Independence. The world's first successful steamboat was invented here. 25 miles

Lake Taghkanic State Park
518-851-3631
Tent and trailer campsites and cabin camping facilities. Beaches, picnic areas, boat launch rowboat, paddleboat and kayak rentals, recreation hall and showers. 25 miles

Joseph Johnston, Confederate General  

Did You Know?
General Robert E. Lee did not take command of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia until after the wounding of General Joseph E. Johnston at the battle of Seven Pines on May 31, 1862.

Last Updated: November 16, 2009 at 09:28 EST