Olana State Historic Site

Olana State Historic Site includes the historic home and surrounding acreage of renowned painter, Frederic Edwin Church, who attended the Hudson River School. The area boasts abundant landscape, art, architecture, views, and farmland.

Visitors can take a tour of Church's home, which contains original furnishings, a collection of Church's own paintings, and a history of the life of Church and the construction of his home. In addition, tours of the surrounding landscape (considered to be his greatest work of art) are available. Visitors can take a number of different walks around the property, ranging from 15 minutes to two hours.

The grounds of the Olana State Historic Site are open year round for hiking, cross country skiing, and other outdoor activities. There are also various tours and programs offered throughout the year. The house can be toured on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Olana State Historic Site is located a few miles south of downtown Hudson and offers a prime location for visitors to the area. Group tours are available and with groups larger than ten people resrvations should be booked in advance. Children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.