One of the greatest things about living in the Hudson Valley is our easy access to so many amazing historical sites. Over the holidays I had an opportunity to visit one that I had not visited yet. The Purple Heart Hall of Honor.
Located at the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site (another place I hadn't visited in many years), the Purple Heart Hall of Honor recognizes those members of the Armed Forces that have been wounded or killed in service to our country. This exhibit is beautiful to say the least. I found it very informative as well. Besides the exhibits which include many video taped interviews with Purple Heart recipients, there is also a research area available to look up family members or friends that have received this award.
As an added bonus you are right in the same building as several historic collections of Washington's final winter camp of the Revolutionary War. And downstairs is also a very cool exhibit of Revolutionary War Artillery. As well as narration and demonstrations by a "Revolutionary War Era Soldier" that is on site.
This was a great and educational family experience just a half hour from Kingston. And also very close to West Point which is another phenomenal museum. My only recommendation would be to try to get there in warm weather when they re-open the outside exhibits and buildings. Here is links to the websites of both sites:
http://www.thepurpleheart.com/
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