New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site — Attraction in Town of New Windsor

The New Windsor Cantonment is the site of the Continental Army’s final camp at the end of the Revolutionary War. The site is very close to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and they share a building. It is best to go to both places together. At the cantonment you can see a few reconstructed buildings that capture the idea of what life was like for soldiers in Continental Army. On some weekends there are historical reenactors at the buildings. One of the reenactors did a great presentation on medicine and surgery during the 18th century. There is also a small museum which contains artifacts from the Army; most notably cannons. The site and the museum are very easy to get around. Overall, this is an overlooked but interesting and significant historic site. The site is completely free so you can’t go wrong. Call ahead or check the website for hours...

Amazing staff in extremely accurate costumes. They will do 18th century blacksmithing, cooking, and medical demonstrations plus musket firings and occasional cannon firings. Plus it's FREE! Beautiful, secluded grounds away from the main road with walking paths. A few good exhibits in the visitor's center on everyday life during the Revolutionary War and artillery. They are colocated with the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, which is also free and has a wonderful exhibit and documentary film. Strongly recommended. Be sure to check out their events. The Memorial Day event is...

Great reconstruction of the Revolutionary site historical site. Museum is located in the right wing of the building shared with Purple Heart Honor Roll Museum. Basement room with historical cannons is one of the highlights. There are several picnic tables next to the museum, spare at least half-hour to walk the grounds (might be more if you stop for one of the skill demos). Ample...