Senate House State Historic Site

The Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston, New York, is a significant landmark where New York's First Constitutional Convention convened during the Revolutionary War, leading to the adoption of the first state constitution in 1777. This historic house, originally the home of merchant Abraham Van Gaasbeek, served as the meeting place for the first New York State Senate before the government fled from British troops. Established as a State Historic Site in 1887, it features a museum and several contributing structures. The site is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and showcases early Dutch architecture, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and researchers interested in American history.