Welcome to the Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives

Preserving, protecting and promoting the rich and abundant history of Orangetown, in two historic houses

At the DePew House

196 Chief Bill Harris Way

Orangeburg, NY 10962

Exhibition Hours

Tuesday/Fridays 10am to 2pm & Sundays 1-4pm

Or by Appointment

  • The DePew House - Orangeburg, NY

    Exhibition:

    Orangetown and the Bicentennial 1776-1976: From Democracy to Disco

    Exhibition Hours:

    Tuesdays/Fridays 10am-2pm & Sundays 1-4pm (or by appointment)

    View, learn, and enjoy our town’s remarkable stories in our varied exhibits gallery. Students, educators, scholars, researchers and history buffs are welcome in our historical library.

  • The Salyer House - Pearl River, NY

    Relive the capture, trial and demise of the British spy Major John André, view the enduring beauty of Orangetown's Dutch sandstone houses, artifacts and more in our three-parts permanent exhibition.

    Open by Appointment Only

The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives would like to thank our Communications Intern, Michael Keegan, from St. Thomas Aquinas College for producing an incredible video!
Michael prepared questions, led interviews, and filmed at the Salyer House over the course of the semester. Thanks to Michael’s hard work, our permanent exhibition “A Spy in Our Midst” is accessible to all. In the video, please enjoy the local history and commentary shared by Museum Director & Town Historian, Mary Cardenas.

“A Spy in Our Midst” by Michael Keegan, Spring 2025 Communications Intern from St. Thomas Aquinas College.