We love historic places. This was once the home of Samuel Morse. This large estate is now a museum and a event venue. The museum holds the paintings and invention history of Samuel Morse as well as other artists. The house has been preserved as used by the Young family, the last residents of the home. The grounds are beautiful,...
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Locust Grove
Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-454-4500
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Ranked #4 of 11 attractions in Poughkeepsie
15 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Museums
Activities: Hiking, Picnicking
Traveller Description: This is a magic place, oddly situated next door to the Marriott Coutryard. Tucked in among the commercial strip malls and dross of Route 9, this...
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I really enjoyed my visit to Locust Grove. The gardens were so pretty this time of year. Definitley worth a visit
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Hopewell Junction, New York
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Love the trails and the views. The house is interesting -- ad the tours are really insightful. Once, because we were a group of engineers and had questions about the fuse box, we were tracing the electrical lines through the basement!
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Kingston, New York
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We are caterers, so I haven't attended a wedding here - but I've catered them! Fabulous rooms and grounds - beautiful kitchen and facilities - lovely people who run the place. Highly recommended.
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Kingston, New York
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Our guide has very informative, but was rushed by her manager to complete our tour. I would go again, in hopes of having her again.
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Niagara Falls, New York
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Samual Morse, artist, invented telecommunications. He also renovated the house. Much of his touch is still present. One of the great American innovators is lauded here. Bonus: great walking trails within view of the Hudson.
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Locust Grove is Samuel B. Morse's house and is located on the Hudson River. The site includes an event building but behind it is the original Victorian Era House, outbuildings and grounds. It is really a beautiful place to spend an afternoon either walking the grounds or taking a tour of the mansion. It is often overlooked in favor of...
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Wappingers Falls, New York
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Loved it. So full of important history about the beginning of communication in America!! Well maintained and a friendly staff.
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Somers, New York
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We held our daughter's wedding at Locust Grove - the gardens and grounds were a romantic and beautiful setting for the ceremony - the main house and distant views of the Hudson River were the perfect backdrop for photos!
You totally forget you are off Route 9! The staff is welcoming and friendly - very easy to work with -...
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Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Off the hustle and bustle of Route 9 you will find Locust Grove the house of Samuel Morse the inventor of the Telegraph. The house is uniquely shaped with a Tuscan like themed tower with octagonal rooms. After Morse's death the house was purchased in 1901 by the Young family and was lived in till 1975 by that family. At...
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