Collection

Over the past 30 years, The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives has acquired over 30,000 artifacts and archives.

The Museum collects and preserves artifacts and archives from as early as the 17th century.

The collection consists of items showcasing Orangetown’s heritage including Dutch colonists settling on land originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape, its captivating connection to George Washington and the Revolutionary War, the industrial awakening of the Erie Railroad, and the legendary home of Camp Shanks - the largest port of embarkation for soldiers heading overseas for World War II. Additionally, the collection accounts for the local history of all its hamlets of Blauvelt, Orangeburg, Palisades/Snedens Landing, Pearl River, Sparkill, Tappan, South Nyack, and villages of Grand View, Piermont, and Nyack.

Our collection is catalogued using PastPerfect Museum Software.

Research, Loans, and Donations

 

Research

While our collection is not yet digitally accessible to the public, we can accommodate research requests for scholars (by appointment) to review items in person. Genealogical inquires are also accepted. For local history questions, genealogical inquiries, or research requests, please send us a message using the “contact” button below!

Loans

Loans of objects and archives in our collection can be made to applicable institutions . Please submit loan requests using the “contact” button below!.


Donations

If you are interested in donating to the Museum, please send a message using the “contact” button detailing the potential donation. We accept donations for the collection, exhibit, and educational programming. All items must be approved by museum staff before arrival.