Van Cortlandt Manor

Van Cortlandt Manor is a colonial-era house built with Dutch-English architectural features, located where the Croton and Hudson Rivers meet. The stone structure contains period furnishings and rooms that demonstrate the layout and scale of a significant historical estate.

The property originated in 1697 as a land grant from King William III to Stephanus Van Cortlandt, establishing a major colonial holding in New York. It later played a role during the American Revolution when British forces damaged the structure during military operations.

The manor displays daily life from the early American period through the presence of wealthy landowners, working-class people, and enslaved Black residents who all inhabited the property. You can see how the physical spaces and objects reveal the different ways these groups lived and worked within the same house.

The manor is located in Croton-on-Hudson and is accessible by public transportation, particularly the nearby railroad station. The area offers parking options and basic amenities for visitors exploring the grounds.

During the Revolutionary War, British soldiers ransacked and abandoned the house, leaving it to decay for a period afterward. Philip Van Cortlandt, a descendant of the original founder, later restored the structure and prevented further deterioration.

Location: Westchester County

Inception: 1665

Architectural style: American colonial architecture

Website: https://hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/van-cortlandt-manor

GPS coordinates: 41.19611,-73.87694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54