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Crailo State Historic Site

9 1/2 Riverside Ave., Rensselaer, NY 12144
518-463-8738
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Rensselaer
Description: Museum detailing Hudson Valley Dutch lifestyles.
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Rensselaer NY
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

If you are interested in the early colonial history of NYS, you will enjoy this museum. Come during nice weather and you can go to the little park on the river, which is across the street.They also host some fun outdoor events. The museum staff came to my Kindergarten classroom recently to teach about colonial life in New Netherlands and... More

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Albany, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

The museum itself is small but the people are very informative and present the history of the area an entertaining way. If you can visit durring Crailo day which is Oct. they have a bunch of children and family friendly activities. Very enjoyable.

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Hudson, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

Lovely atmosphere. Informative staff. A little colonial secret surrounded by busy intersections and a nice historic respite.

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New York, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012

We stopped over here on NYS Heritage Weekend as well as the Schuyler Mansion. It was well worth it as the staff are super knowledgeable about Dutch Colonial history in the Upper Hudson/Albany/Rensselaer area. The museum itself (restored Brick Manor House c.1712) was nicely laid out but it would have been nicer if they had some additional period rooms other... More

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