Van Wyck Homestead Museum — Attraction in Town of Fishkill

The man working/ volunteering at the museum was not kind. When I arrived, he welcomed me warmly. He asked if I was there for a tour and I told him I was not interested because I had limited time; my family was in the car and it was hot outside. They have no interest in the revolutionary war. He informed me that they had air conditioning jokingly. I thanked him but said my family wasn't interested, may I look around? He told me I could not. Then I asked if I could look in the foyer where several paintings were hanging. He told me I could not. He stated I could only be where I was standing (in the entrance) and I was not allowed to enter without accepting a tour. I would normally never leave a review like this but he was so rude and detrimental to the cause of revolutionary war knowledge, I just had to. I said nothing inflammatory and stamped my daughter's national park passport before leaving. It looked like a nice place to visit, but unfortunately I...

Great experience when they're open for tours, great experience when they're not as well. You're able to walk around the grounds. The Fishkill Historical Society has made self-guided touring easy; signs with details about the areas of the homestead, as well as sites around the property are a help to understand the true value of preservation of this important historic place. A must-see for any history buff, and their family days are a blast for the kids, featuring period accurate games and...

Had an incredible time at the Van Wyck Homestead earlier this summer, we had a guided tour from a really enthusiastic and engaging guide. Here you really get to feel history. Stand in the same room as the likes of Alexander Hamilton, Marquis Lafayette and George Washington himself. Fantastic, would definitely recommend, something you 100% need to do if...