The opulent mansions of Westchester and the Hudson Valley filled with refurbished period art, architecture, expansive grounds, and resident spectres, right? Well … you’re not wrong, because that is my mental image as well. Alas, even though New York City does not boast of these grand old homes, she does have historic houses that pack a punch in colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War history, and yes, the occasional haunting as well. I mean, you don’t expect houses as old as four centuries to be free of spirits now, do you? These houses have since been turned into museums, some under the care of NYC Parks, and some on the National Register of Historic Places. Let’s delve into some historic museums in New York City, some of which I’ve experienced, and some I hope to do soon. Merchant’s House Museum: Historic House Museums in New York City One solid piece of architectural history left in NYC as a throwback to a bygone era is Merchant’s House, built in 1831 and bought in 1835 by Seabury Tredwell, a wealthy merchant from Long Island. Seabury and his family lived and died here until his last child, Gertrude, died in the house at the … Continue reading Best Historic House Museums in New York City To Visit