Blauvelt House

The Blauvelt House is a farmhouse in New City with several outbuildings including a smokehouse, barn, workshop, and woodshed. The complex sits on a substantial property and represents a typical farm layout from the 1800s.

The Blauvelt House was built in 1832 and remained with the original family for more than 130 years before passing to the Rockland County Historical Society in 1970. This ownership change ensured the property would be preserved as a record of rural life.

The house shows how a family lived and worked in rural New York, with spaces that reflect their daily routine. Visitors can see how household life and farm work were closely linked.

The property is open to visitors during certain seasons and offers tours of the buildings with information about farm life. It is best to check hours ahead of time and wear good shoes as the property is rural.

The collection includes rare tools and household items from the 1800s that show how farmers actually worked and managed tasks at home. Many of these objects are not found in other museums in the region.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 41.17111,-73.98806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05