Beekman Arms Inn, building in Rhinebeck, New York
The Beekman Arms Inn is a historic hotel in Rhinebeck, New York dating back to the 1700s. The building features thick brick walls and heavy wooden beams inside, while an early 1900s expansion added a large ballroom for events and gatherings.
The inn was founded as a tavern by William Traphagen in 1704 and moved to its current location in 1766 at a major road intersection. During the American Revolution it served as a meeting point for soldiers and leaders including George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.
The inn's name honors the Beekman family who settled and shaped the region. Visitors can experience how people still gather around the hearth in the tavern room today, continuing a tradition of sharing meals and stories that spans centuries.
The hotel is located downtown in Rhinebeck on Mill Street and easily walkable from the town center. Keep in mind that historic buildings may have narrow stairs and low doorways, so comfortable shoes and patience when exploring are helpful.
Artist Olin Dows, whose family later owned the inn, created murals in the nearby post office depicting the town's early history. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a neighbor from the area, regularly spoke from the inn's porch during campaign visits.
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