The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands is a nonprofit organization founded in 1884 to preserve and promote the history, architecture, and culture of the city of Newburgh, New York and the surrounding area.
The Crawford House is open to the public on Sundays from 1-4 pm
Tour the 1830 residence of David and Fanny Crawford and learn about the history of the City of Newburgh
Private tours can also be arranged by appointment.
To visit or schedule a tour please call us at
(845) 561-2585 or email info@newburghhistoricalsociety.org
Archive and Library Hours
For the Spring and Summer of 2025, the Library will be open to researchers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3-6 pm.
An appointment is required to consult library resources.
Call us at (845)561-3790 or email us at archivesHSNBH@gmail.com
The Newburgh Historical Society’s 2025 Garden Tour
Join us on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM for the Newburgh Historical Society’s Garden Tour! Starting at Crawford House (189 Montgomery Street), this self-guided tour features a curated selection of private and community gardens throughout the City and Town of Newburgh. Enjoy a day steeped in horticulture and history with a plant sale by the Community Garden Club of Marlboro and a relaxing afternoon reception on the Crawford House lawn with wine and live music (2-4 pm). All proceeds directly support the Historical Society's efforts to preserve, promote and protect Newburgh's rich history.
Online tickets are $25; all online sales close at 6 pm on Friday, July 18. Tickets can still be purchased at the Crawford House on the day of the event for $30 each.
The tour will take place rain or shine.
Calendar of Events
Call for Volunteers
Tours: Greet visitors as a docent at Crawford House.
Gift Shop: Staff the counter or assist with marketing and mailings.
Archive and Library: Help digitize archives and contribute to history projects.
Museum Collections: Inventory and maintain art, artifacts, and furniture.
Buildings and Grounds: Assist in preserving Newburgh's architectural gem.
Since 1884, the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands, a New York State not-for-profit organization, has worked to preserve the important heritage of our region and we need your help to continue the work.
If you have particular items, be they photos, videos, artifacts or whole collections, that might contribute to the historical record of our region and be meaningful to others in the community, please consider donating them and/or allowing us to digitize and share them with the public.
As a first step, please email photographs and a brief description to archiveshsnbh@gmail.com and one of our team will be in touch to help evaluate your item.
Artifact and Document Donations Welcome
Become a 2025 Season Member
The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands is a member supported organization. Membership benefits for the Society are varied and help the Museum continue to fulfill its mission of education, historic preservation and community outreach. Your membership dollars go toward maintaining the 1830s Captain David Crawford House, developing and funding our lectures and special events through the year, and preserving our library and archives.
HSNBH: Winner of a Greater Hudson Heritage Network 2025 Award for Excellence for our Cocktails and Collections Series!
2025 Archive Workshops
Discover the rich history of Newburgh while working hands-on with historical records from our Archives. Gain valuable archival skills and research techniques under the guidance of experienced professionals. Each workshop requires a $15 materials fee, payable in person on the day of the session. All workshops take place at Crawford House, located at 189 Montgomery Street, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Researching the History of Your Home | Sunday, October 5 | 11am-1pm
Instructor: James Kelly, Architectural Historian
Discover how to research historic structures in the City of Newburgh with a focus on preservation. This workshop will explore local and external resources to help you uncover a building’s history and navigate conflicting evidence. Bring your own questions and projects for a hands-on learning experience. Some readings will be provided in advance.
