Van Cortlandt House Museum

History Museum

Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

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7.6^/10

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Ranked #4 for history museums in Bronx
"George Washington"(2 Tips)
"The actors portraying George and Martha Washington were terrific!"(2 Tips)
"... and used during the American Revolution"(2 Tips)
"once the Van Cortlandt family estate."(2 Tips)

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6sqftSeptember 24, 2014
This museum has the honor of being the city’s first house museum and the oldest building in the Bronx. It’s the centerpiece of a 1,000-acre urban park that was once the Van Cortlandt family estate. Read more
AriellaMay 12, 2014
The tour guides are so knowledgable! I am so glad that this house is still here today and wasn't torn down
V ❤️👍❤️October 14, 2013
Wonderful place to go for a slice of NY history! The actors portraying George and Martha Washington were terrific!
NYC ParksOctober 7, 2013
George Washington stayed in this house at least twice during the American Revolution.
Laura MyersMay 21, 2013
We're inside Van Cortlandt Park north of the swimming pool and next door to the Park Rangers.
Jacob ShemkovitzAugust 31, 2013
Mansion for the Van Cortlandt family built in 1748 and used during the American Revolution
Laura MyersMay 21, 2013
Van Cortlandt House Museum!

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