Staatsburgh State Historic Site

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Ultimate Grandeur

This spectacular Gilded Age mansion was donated to New York State in 1938. Those who bequeathed the property were living abroad they were America’s Million Dollar Princesses.

They wished the home to be a memorial to their family history which stemmed from the Livingston and Schuyler Families of the 1700’s who developed this area of the country.

Overlook from the home on the Hudson River

The first home was built on the grounds in 1792, and burnt to the ground in 1832 by tenant farmers angry over their rent. The home was promptly rebuilt then enhanced in later decades by architect Stanford White to its current grandeur.

The foyer
Tapestries
Ceiling painting which hides a 10,000 gallon water tank for the home.
The Dining Room with Tiffany China
View from the dining room
Ming Vases -the family traveled extensively and were governors, foreign diplomats…
Fireplace in dining room – the home is 95% original and the descendants literally handed the keys to the property to NYS who used the property as their corporate offices for decades.
Close up of tapestries
The Butler’s Pantry – the wood is chesnut which was lost in the blight.
More of the pantry
The lady of the house’s office. She was petite and her husband called her Tiny as her pet name. Note the size of the desk.
The drawing room
Another View
The Bedroom of the lady of the house
Another View
The Kitchen. – a grant has been received to restore this area of the mansion. Will have to return once completed.

The maids room – over 100 servants worked to maintain the home. There were farms on the property.

The servants dining room
Servant Pantry
Departing but will return

Loved this property as the docent made it alive to our small group. If you visit arrive early to view the placards explaining the family history. It is fascinating.

The museum also has many special events such as..

The Gilded Age Black Community of Staatsburgh

A Closer Look: Curator Guided Exploration

Guided Hikes

Guided Landscape Tours

Concerts on the grounds throughout the summer

How I wish the property was closer to me!

Will close with a picture of the gift 🎁 shop which once was the billiards room of the man of the house..

What a wonderful visit.

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