We are proud to announce that the Copake Iron Works has been designated a National Heritage Area in the Hudson Valley joining about 100 other highly esteemed historic places including Olana, the FDR Museum and Library and the Walkway Over the Hudson. The full text of our recent press release follows: Copake Falls, NY (11/28/16)–Friends
Self-guided tours of the Copake Iron Works Heritage Trail, featuring more than 25 interpreted points of interest, are a great way to learn about our beautiful park and its history. Choose the leisurely loop trail that begins and ends at the Harlem Valley Rail Trail; add on the Bash Bish Falls leg for a bigger
When Friends of Taconic State Park was founded in 2008, our programmatic focus was on preserving and interpreting the historic Copake Iron Works. While protecting the Blast Furnace and other structures associated with the cultural history of this core section of Taconic State Park remain at the heart of Friends’ mission, increasingly we are offering
The Copake Iron Works Visitor Center and Museum The Copake Iron Works Visitor Center and Museum are open! Guided tours of the Museum are offered 2pm to 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from Memorial Day through mid-November. The Visitor Center is open year-round during daylight hours. Find us at 35 Valley View Road