Welcome to the Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives

Preserving, protecting and promoting the rich and abundant history of Orangetown, in two historic houses

Opening April 27 at the DePew House!

  • The DePew House - Orangeburg, NY

    1776-1976 From Democracy to Disco Exhibition Opening on Sunday, April 27!

    View, learn, and enjoy our town’s remarkable stories in our varied exhibits gallery. Students, educators, scholars, researchers and history buffs are welcome in our historical library.

  • The Salyer House - Pearl River, NY

    Relive the capture, trial and demise of the British spy Major John André, view the enduring beauty of Orangetown's Dutch sandstone houses, artifacts and more in our three-parts permanent exhibition.

    Open by Appointment Only

The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives would like to thank our Communications Intern, Michael Keegan, from St. Thomas Aquinas College for producing an incredible video!
Michael prepared questions, led interviews, and filmed at the Salyer House over the course of the semester. Thanks to Michael’s hard work, our permanent exhibition “A Spy in Our Midst” is accessible to all. In the video, please enjoy the local history and commentary shared by Museum Director & Town Historian, Mary Cardenas.

“A Spy in Our Midst” by Michael Keegan, Spring 2025 Communications Intern from St. Thomas Aquinas College.