NY, USA
Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands
Museum
Local historical society preserving materials related to Newburgh's Revolutionary War period, including documents, artifacts, and interpretive materials related to Washington's headquarters and the Newburgh Conspiracy. Collections supplement the state historic site at Hasbrouck House.
Visiting Today
Address
189 Montgomery Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Hours
By appointment
Connected Events
Apr 1782
Washington Establishes Headquarters at Hasbrouck House
George Washington, Jonathan Hasbrouck
Aug 1782
Washington Establishes Badge of Military Merit (Purple Heart Precursor)
George Washington, Jonathan Hasbrouck
Jan 1783
Officers' Committee Travels to Congress to Demand Pay
General Alexander McDougall
Mar 1783
Anonymous Newburgh Addresses Circulated Among Officers
George Washington
Mar 1783
Washington Addresses Officers — Newburgh Conspiracy Ends
George Washington
Apr 1783
Washington Proclaims Cessation of Hostilities
George Washington, Jonathan Hasbrouck
May 1783
Society of the Cincinnati Founded at Newburgh Cantonment
George Washington
Aug 1783
Washington Departs Newburgh Headquarters
George Washington, Jonathan Hasbrouck
Jan 1784
Treaty of Paris Ratified — War Formally Ends
George Washington