Museum of Rhinebeck History

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Museum of Rhinebeck History

Open July 10-September 25, 2021
Hours 1:00 - 4:00

05/06/2026

On this week’s Wayback Wednesday, let’s look at this image from our archives showing a plane crash at the fairgrounds. While it is unknown when this crash happened, airplanes at the fairgrounds were a common occurrence.

Source: Museum of Rhinebeck History Archives

04/29/2026

On this week’s Wayback Wednesday, let’s take a look at some of the firetrucks used in Rhinebeck’s history!

Source: Museum of Rhinebeck History Archive

04/22/2026

Welcome to Wayback Wednesdays!

This week, we’re highlighting the Rhinebeck Garage. An auto repair shop located on the east side of Mill St.

Source: Museum of Rhinebeck History archives.

04/13/2026

To our generous donors, your contributions made this event not only possible, but truly special. Your support and generosity goes a long way, thank you all!

04/05/2026

Stamped, sent and saved through time! 💌 These vintage postcards remind us how past generations shared spring time spirit, long before texting and social media posts! Happy Easter from the Museum of Rhinebeck history! 🐰🌼

03/23/2026

The Museum of Rhinebeck History is hosting a Bingo Game on April 10th at the American Legion, 6361 Mill St, Rhinebeck. Join us for an evening of games and fun! Doors open at 6 pm and the game starts at 6:30. COST: $8 for 3 boards, $12 for 6 boards, $15 for 9 boards

02/17/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated President’s Day. Happy President’s Day from the Museum of Rhinebeck History!

01/23/2026

From the Archives:

Lets look at historical sports teams from the town of Rhinebeck!

These photos feature:
The Rhinebeck high school tennis club (top left, 1903),
four tennis players (top right, 1922), the county champions: Rhinebeck girl's basketball team (middle, unknown year), the men's high school basketball team (bottom left, 1910), and the Rhinebeck Basketball Athletic Club (bottom right, 1927).

Also featured is a Combined Training Association medal for Equestrian sports. Combined training includes dressage, cross-country, and show jumping (1983).

All photos from the Museum of Rhinebeck History archive

01/19/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the Museum of Rhinebeck History!

Dr. King’s unwavering fight for equal fights and fearless leadership in the civil rights movement left a marking last on history.

Today, we honor his legacy and continue working each day to stand by his dream of a just and equal nation.

01/12/2026

From the Archives:

As we head into the cold winter months, lets take a look at the popular winter sport of Ice Boating!

Since the winters of the early 1800s, sailors would swap their traditional sailboats for ice boats; which had large blades to travel across the ice like skates. These boats were ideal for traveling when the Hudson river froze over, and could reach speeds up to 75mph!

The top photo showcases 'The Vixen' (left), owned by the Roosevelt family, and 'The Rip Van Winkle' (right), owned by the Aldrich family.

Source: National Park Service

All photos from the Museum of Rhinebeck History archive

Address

7015 Route 9
Rhinebeck, NY
12572

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18455546331

Website

http://www.rhinebeckmuseum.com/

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