Museums and History

Warwick Historical Society

The Warwick Historical Society maintains, catalogs, preserves and restores thousands of archival items and artifacts about Warwick from the early 1700s to the 20th century. The society owns and maintains many historic museums and properties in beautiful Warwick, NY. They answer hundreds of questions about Warwick history each year from local citizens and people from all over the country and host social fund and friend raising events throughout the year. Tours available. Tuesdays and Saturdays in July and August, 2:00 - 4:30 pm

The Baird Tavern

The stone tavern at the center of town was built in 1766. Reportedly George Washington once stopped in for a "drink of grog" during the American Revolution and the wooden floor retains boot marks from the militia mustered here; John Trumbull also passed through. It is currently used as a law office. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 2-4 PM during July and August.
105 Main Street, Warwick, NY

The 1810 House

This white cottage across Main Street from Village Hall was at one point the local YMCA. It serves as the main museum for the society, with exhibits devoted to not only the village but famous residents such as Henry William Herbert, whose "Frank Forester" pen name lent its name to Forester Avenue.

The Shingle House

Saltbox house built by Daniel Burt in 1764; it is the oldest house in the village and a rare clapboard-and-shingle house in the region, recalling the New England origins of the Burt family. It is currently maintained and operated as a historic house museum by the Historical Society of the Town of Warwick, which has owned it since 1916. Much of the interior is original.

Old School Baptist Meeting House

The 18 congregants who came from Connecticut in 1765 intended to stay only temporarily before moving on to Northeastern Pennsylvania, but the Revolution soon made that impossible. So this church built in 1819 became their home. The Historical Society acquired and renovated it in the 1950s to save it from demolition; it was also used as a location for a scene in the 1997 film In & Out.

West Point Military Academy

West Point is a US Army post and service academy. It was the first US military post built after the Declaration of Independence. It is the largest of all the military academies at 16,000 acres and includes a ski slope and an artillery range. If you are intersted in taking a site tour for a closer look, visit their website (unfortunately self-guided tours are not allowed).