Blockhouse Museum Park

Location: 692 Hudson Avenue in the Village of Stillwater along the Hudson River.

Hours: Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Tuesday through Sunday – 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Information: Built in 1927, in part with timbers from Revolutionary War era structures, the blockhouse is a reconstruction of early 18th century blockhouses of the region. Today, the Stillwater Blockhouse stands in a small park on a notably scenic section of the Hudson River, and is dedicated to local history. Visitors can view the “loopholes” that allow shooting straight down upon the enemy, cannon and exhibits that highlight life and conflict in the 18th century.The Blockhouse is the original museum and visitors center on the battlefield. It was moved to this site in June of 1999.

Features: A scenic park with a museum & gift shop, benches & picnic tables, and fishing along the river is available. A restroom was completed in 2018 and now is opened daily for public use. There is no need to schedule a tour to visit the Blockhouse Museum, but we do ask if you have a large group or you would like to have reenactor demonstration to contact the Town Historian, Mackenzie Macey at 518-541-2190 (please leave a message for a return call)
[email protected] (must give at least 2 weeks notice for demonstration.)

Special Events: The Blockhouse provides the setting for many of the town’s special events and activities. A few to mention are: various reenactment days, Trees of Lights, Hope and Remembrance, Fall Festival activities, Summer Concert series and more.