The Dewint House

Constructed in 1700, John DeWint, a wealthy West Indian planter, acquired the house in 1747. During the Revolution it served as Washington’s Headquarters (1780 – 83) on five occasions, most notably during British spy Major John Andre’s trial and hanging.

Haddock Hall (1875 – 1876)

Designed for use as a store and with a public hall and a library on the second floor, the building is in the new-Greco style, rare outside of New York City. It is also known as the silk mill for the silk ribbon woven here in the 20th Century.

English Church Schoolhouse (1867)

Students were originally taught in a log schoolhouse that may have served as the Church’s first place of worship. It is currently the village hall for New Hempstead. Enlarged in 1896.

Jacob Blauvelt House (1832)

Brick farmhouse with gambrel roof built by Jacob J. Blauvelt. It reflects the Blauvelts’ Dutch heritage. Now a Historical Society of Rockland County museum.