State Historic Site

Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

Orange County, New YorkAbout 7 acres
Status
Status not postedFri, Sat 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Entrance fee
$7 per adultAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.ny.gov(845) 562-1195

Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Orange County, in Newburgh, Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site covers about 7 acres.

The park supports historic sites and picnicking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkFri, Sat11 a.m. – 3 p.m.—
Wed–Sat11 a.m. – 5 p.m.—
Sun1 p.m. – 5 p.m.—
Official wording

Spring/Summer/Fall Hours: mid-April - October Washington's Headquarters also offers special events and programs all year round. Keep an eye on the NYS Parks Event Calendar, or "like" us on Facebook. Fall/Winter Hours: October 21 - Mid-April Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am - 3 pm Due to ongoing restoration of the Hasbrouck House, guided house tours are suspended until further notice. During construction, the museum building will be open, and special events will continue during normal operation hours. Wednesday - Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Adult$7
Senior/Student$5
12 and underFree · child
Parking isFree
Official wording

Museum Admission • Adult - $7 • Senior/Student - $5 • 12 and under - Free • Handicapped parking is available adjacent to the site museum. Please enter the site via the main gate at 84 Liberty Street. • Parking is free & visitors can enjoy the grounds free of charge. Group usage of the grounds is by advance reservation only, permits maybe required.

New York park passes

  • Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
  • Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
  • Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
  • Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
  • Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details

From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
1-800-456-2267

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

Historic sites and toursPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

Accessible amenities: Picnic Area, Tours, Visitor Center

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
84 Liberty St.
Newburgh, NY 12551
Nearest town
Newburgh
Coordinates
41.4977, -74.0096
Phone
(845) 562-1195

Entrances

  • Main Entrance
  • Accessible Parking

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Directions from the park

Main Entrance Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is available adjacent to the site museum. Please enter the site via the main gate at 84 Liberty Street

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