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Columbia County Historical Society Columbia County Historical Society is a complex of museums & library, & diverse permanent collections

**HOURS VARY SEASONALLY and by SITE** Please visit www.cchsny.org before planning a trip. CCHS collects, preserves, and interprets the history, heritage, and culture of Columbia County, New York, and serves residents of all eighteen Columbia County towns and the city of Hudson. For 100 years, thousands of people from across Columbia County and beyond have enjoyed our varied exhibitions, historic properties, and educational programs. Founded in 1916 as “Daughters of Columbia County Historical Society” the CCHS has evolved as an institution to become a cultural anchor in the County, while also publishing an award-winning scholarly magazine, and producing an ongoing lecture series. A vital community resource, our research library holds important and unique genealogical materials, maps, photographs, and other archival material related to Columbia County's heritage. Join us as we begin our second hundred years of preserving and interpreting Columbia County history and culture. The CCHS is a not-for-profit, 501(c )(3) organization comprised of a complex of museums, house museums, genealogical archives, and research library dedicated to interpreting and preserving the history and culture of Columbia County, New York. CCHS properties include the Columbia County Historical Museum, the National Historic Landmark Luykas Van Alen House, the James Vanderpoel House, Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, and Columbia County Research Library.

10/12/2026
Nestled along the treeline of our rural properties at 2589 NY-9H, Kinderhook, this permanent outdoor exhibition explores...
10/06/2026

Nestled along the treeline of our rural properties at 2589 NY-9H, Kinderhook, this permanent outdoor exhibition explores the diverse history of Columbia County through nine narrative panels. The Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse and Van Alen House are closed for the season but we invite you to visit and learn about the stories of the people who lived and labored here from prehistory through the 20th century, and imagine what life was like at various points in time as you make your way around the exhibit. Open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Admission: Free☺️

Master storyteller comes to Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad St. Kinderhook Oct. 10
10/05/2026

Master storyteller comes to Vanderpoel House, 16 Broad St. Kinderhook Oct. 10

The Columbia County Historical Society announces our Annual MeetingThursday, October 15, 20265pmJames Vanderpoel House16...
09/28/2026

The Columbia County Historical Society
announces our
Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5pm
James Vanderpoel House
16 Broad St, Kinderhook NY

All community members welcome

Look for us in the September/October issue of Antiques Magazine 📯
09/08/2026

Look for us in the September/October issue of Antiques Magazine 📯

Address

5 Albany Avenue, PO Box 311
Kinderhook, NY
12106

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 2:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 2:30pm

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