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Historic Red Hook Historic Red Hook at the Elmendorph Inn
The Place for Our Unfolding Stories

10/11/2026

Looking for Something Spooky: Combine Research, Scavenger Hunts, And Self-guided Tours in Red Hook

We’re OPEN today! Come explore our new Revolutionary Tavern exhibit at the Elmendorph Inn!Did you know that stagecoaches...
10/08/2026

We’re OPEN today! Come explore our new Revolutionary Tavern exhibit at the Elmendorph Inn!

Did you know that stagecoaches traveled the Albany Post Road at just 5 miles per hour? The journey from New York City to Albany took three days in summer—and four in winter!

Discover what life was like along this busy route and the travelers, neighbors, and news that passed through the Elmendorph’s doors.

📍 Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook

Upcoming Open Hours:
• TODAY, October 8 | 2–6 PM
• Sunday, October 11 | 11 AM–3 PM

Plan your visit: historicredhook.org/visit

The 6th Annual Historic Red Hook Cemetery Crawl is officially here! Part competitive scavenger hunt and part self-guided...
09/29/2026

The 6th Annual Historic Red Hook Cemetery Crawl is officially here!

Part competitive scavenger hunt and part self-guided walking tour, the Crawl takes you through six historic local cemeteries to uncover fascinating stories from our community’s past. All you need is your smartphone and a sense of curiosity!

Pick up your physical scavenger hunt workbook at the Elmendorph Inn back door, or grab a digital copy online to start tracking your clues https://www.historicredhook.org/cemeterycrawl

Complete the hunt by October 25 to win awesome prizes at our Elmendorph Inn finale celebration!

Author Talk: Jack Kelly, Thomas Paine in the Revolutionary WarSunday, September 27, 20264:00 PM 5:30 PMThomas Paine was...
09/27/2026

Author Talk: Jack Kelly, Thomas Paine in the Revolutionary War

Sunday, September 27, 2026
4:00 PM 5:30 PM

Thomas Paine was a recent immigrant from England when the Revolutionary War erupted. In the final months of 1775, he wrote Common Sense, the most influential pamphlet of the era, one that convinced reluctant Americans to declare independence from Britain. Paine then volunteered with the Pennsylvania militia and marched to war as a private. He transferred to the Continental Army and accompanied George Washington’s army on their harrowing retreat across New Jersey during November and December of 1776.

Jack Kelly will talk about Paine’s enormous influence on the early Revolution. He will track Paine through the suspenseful military campaign that culminated in Washington’s daring counterattack across the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. And he will explain how Paine contributed to the army’s success with the stirring rallying that began, “These are the times that try men’s souls.”

Register here: https://www.historicredhook.org/upcoming-events/kelly-26 Or click our bio link and head the Events page.

☔ Looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday? Come inside and explore some Red Hook history.The Elmendorph Inn will...
09/25/2026

☔ Looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday? Come inside and explore some Red Hook history.

The Elmendorph Inn will be OPEN tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM–4 PM!

Step out of the rain and into our new Revolutionary Tavern exhibit. Explore the Inn, listen to conversations inspired by its 18th-century past, and discover what a stop along the Albany Post Road might have been like more than 200 years ago.

🌧️ A weather note: We’ll be keeping a close eye on conditions throughout the day. If the weather requires us to close early, we’ll post an update here on social media.

📍 Elmendorph Inn, 7562 N. Broadway, Red Hook
🕙 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 AM–4 PM

Rainy days are made for museums. Come see what’s new inside the Elmendorph!

09/25/2026

The Cemetery Crawl is back! 🍂 Add something a little different to your Hudson Valley fall adventures this year.

Explore six Red Hook cemeteries and discover the stories of more than 150 people from our community’s past through self-guided tours, audio stories, and more.

Take on the Cemetery Crawl Scavenger Hunt along the way to find clues, earn points, and win prizes. 🔎

Then join us for the Cemetery Crawl Finale on October 25 to celebrate the end of the Crawl and award prizes!

The 6th Annual Cemetery Crawl runs through October 25.

Plan your crawl at historicredhook.org/cemeterycrawl.

09/23/2026

📍 Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook, NY

If you listen closely, you can hear the ghosts of conversations past. 👻

Stop by to see—and hear—for yourself.

Step inside the Elmendorph Inn and explore our new Revolutionary-era tavern exhibit this fall.

Plan your visit today: www.historicredhook.org/visit

Now open! 🍂 Our new Revolutionary Tavern exhibit at the Elmendorph Inn is officially open, and if you missed Saturday’s ...
09/22/2026

Now open! 🍂 Our new Revolutionary Tavern exhibit at the Elmendorph Inn is officially open, and if you missed Saturday’s launch, you have five more chances to visit this fall.

Step inside the historic tavern, explore what life along the Albany Post Road looked and sounded like, listen to our new soundscape, and try hands-on activities inspired by the food, drink, news, and travel that once filled places like the Elmendorph.

Our first Open Day is this Thursday, September 24, from 10 AM–2 PM, followed by Saturday and three dates in October. Admission is free.

Plan your visit today: historicredhook.org/visit

Thank you for the great write-up! Come out and see the exhibit for yourself this fall!September* Thursday, Sept. 24 · 10...
09/21/2026

Thank you for the great write-up! Come out and see the exhibit for yourself this fall!

September
* Thursday, Sept. 24 · 10 AM–2 PM
* Saturday, Sept. 26 · 10 AM–4 PM

October
* Thursday, Oct. 8 · 2–6 PM
* Sunday, Oct. 11 · 11 AM–3 PM
* Friday, Oct. 16 · 11 AM–3 PM

Address

Elmendorph Inn 7562 N Broadway
Red Hook, NY
12571

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

(845) 758-1920

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