FIRST CAPITAL OF NY

The Senate House State Historic site reflects the Dutch way of life that characterized Kingston in the 18th century. More importantly, it was the meeting place for the original New York State Senate. History was made here as colonists shaped a newly created government. Our collection of colonial-era artifacts, furniture, and portraits, shed light on domestic colonial life and times.

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The Senate House

This historic house was built back in 1676 and has a prominent spot in New York State's colonial history...

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The Senate House Museum

The museum was built in 1927 and houses the site's permanent collections in three galleries. Works of artist John Vanderlyn...

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The Loughran House

Victorian style house built between 1872 and 1873, now a part of the Senate House property is used for special events...

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