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The Crailo State Historic Site is a Hudson River Valley museum dedicated to the history of the Colonial Dutch in the area.
The historic home in Rensselaer once belonged to Kiliaen van Rensselear, who built the fortified home in 1707. The home was further fortified with gunports around 1746 and an addition was built in 1762.
Also referred to as the Yankee Doodle House, it is allegedly the site where Richard Shuckburgh wrote the famous song during the French and Indian Wars of 1755, making fun of colonial soldiers who joined forces to fight with the British.
In the 19th century, the home, since remodeled in the Federal style, served as a boy’s school.
It was donated to the state of New York for use as a museum in 1924.
9 1/2 Riverside Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144, Phone: 518-463-8738
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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