Kites Over the HudsonNewburgh, NY (September 1, 2023) - Let's go fly a kite! - up to the highest height! Come to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in Newburgh, on Saturday, September 23th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and do just that at our annual “Kites Over The Hudson,” a Hudson River Valley Ramble event.

Free kites will be given to the first 150 children, ages 15 and under. Refreshments will also be provided.

Admission is free for the day, compliments of the Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands, who also provided the kites. Admission includes a guided tour of the historic Headquarters and the freedom to explore the Museum, including our newest exhibits, George Washington: Perspectives on His Life and Legacy, and The Defense of the Hudson. 

The grounds, Museum and historic Hasbrouck House are open on Wednesday through Saturday from 11am until 5pm and Sunday from 1pm until 4pm.  For more information, call 845-562-1195.

Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site is a registered National Historic Landmark. It is located at the corner of Liberty and Washington Streets within the city of Newburgh’s East End Historic District. The site is one of 35 historic sites within the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and is one of 28 facilities administered by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission in New York and New Jersey. For further information contact: (845) 562-1195.  For more information about New York State Parks, please visit our website at parks.ny.gov. For more information call 845-562-1195 or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/washingtonsheadquarters.

The Palisades Parks Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the Palisades Interstate Park system.  Partnering with PIPC, we protect the PIP’s natural and historic resources by raising funds, increasing public awareness and supporting visitor education.  

Palisades Parks Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the Palisades Interstate Park’s rich history and biodiversity,and protect America’s first bi-state park system. The Conservancy is committed to supporting parks where all visitors can play, connect, and immerse themselves in nature and culture.

Palisades Parks Conservancy support of the Palisades’ historic sites, including Washington’s Headquarters, ensures education programs are available to the public, our history is preserved, and sites are visitor-ready. Partnering to restore the Tower of Victory at Washington’s Headquarters is one of our proudest moments. To learn about events and programs available within the Palisades Interstate Park system, visit us at https://www.palisadesparks.org/calendar. To make a gift to support our historic sites and parks, please visit us at https://www.palisadesparks.org/donate-1.                                    

Contact:  Elyse B. Goldberg | elyse.goldberg@parks.ny.gov | 845-562-1195