NY, USA
United States Military Academy at West Point
Landmark
Founded in 1802 on the same ground Kosciuszko fortified in 1778, West Point Military Academy occupies the plateau above the Hudson's S-bend that Washington called the most important position in North America. The Academy's grounds encompass Fort Putnam, the site of the Great Chain, and the overlook where Washington directed the fortress's construction. Trophy Point displays a section of the original 1778 Great Chain. The West Point Museum, open to the public, holds the finest collection of military artifacts in the United States.
Visiting Today
Address
West Point, NY 10996
Hours
Grounds open daily; Museum: Tue–Sun 10:30am–4:15pm
Admission
Free (museum); visitor center required for campus access
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