More than 300 years 0f Upper Hudson Valley history are reflected in the cluster of architecturally significant buildings which comprise the Bronck Museum. After eight generations of Broncks had maintained the homestead as a working farm, it came to the Greene County Historical Society under the will of Leonard Bronk Lampman. This legacy is a permanent memorial to his mother Adelaide Ely Bronk Lampman, a lineal descendant of Pieter Bronck, original grantee and first builder on the land in 1663. The Greene County Historical Society maintains the Bronck Farmstead as its headquarters and as a museum to house valuable historical collections which reflect the region's history.
Vedder Research Library
This non-circulating research center makes available to Society members and the general public a wide range of primary and secondary resource material depicting the historical development of Greene County. Its acquisition policy encourages the donation of individual items and personal collections. Staffed by a librarian and professional volunteers, it is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 9 AM to noon, and the first Thursday of the month from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Phone: (518) 731-1033
Website: www.vedderlibrary.org
E-mail: gchsvl@mhcable.com
Winter schedule subject to weather conditions, and availability of volunteers.
The Bronck Museum Barns
- The Victorian Horse Barn
- The Dutch Barn
- The Thirteen Sided Barn
The Dutch Barn is representative of the New World Dutch Barn. Dutch barns were specifically suited to a farm economy based on wheat production.
This barn retains its massive anchor beams, supported by columns linked together with 50' long purlin beams which support the weight of the roof. The early thrashing floor with pegged 3 inch thick oak planking, remains intact.
Directions to Bronck Museum
- From Thruway Exit 21B, Coxsackie: South on 9W 3¾ miles; at RED BARN turn right on Pieter Bronck Road.
- From Traffic Light at 9W and 81: South on 9W 1½ miles; at RED BARN turn right on Pieter Bronck Road.
- From Catskill: North on 9W; then left on County Rt. 42
