Bull-Jackson House facts for kids
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Bull-Jackson House
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House in 2007
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | NY 416, northwest of Campbell Hall, Campbell Hall, NY |
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| Nearest city | Middletown |
| Area | 189 acres (76 ha) |
| Built | 1769 |
| Built by | Bull, Thomas |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001288 |
| Added to NRHP | May 17, 1974 |
The Bull-Jackson House, also known as Hill-Hold Museum, is a very old house in Hamptonburgh, New York. It's found in Orange County, New York, and has been a special landmark since May 17, 1974. Today, it's a museum where you can learn about what life was like a long time ago.
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Exploring the Bull-Jackson House
The Bull-Jackson House is a strong building made of stone. It was built way back in 1769. A man named Thomas Bull built it. He was an early settler in the area. Thomas Bull was also a mason, which means he was skilled at building with stone. He even built another important place called Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site in Vails Gate, New York.
Who Was Thomas Bull?
Thomas Bull was a very important person in the early days of Orange County. He built this house for his family. He also gave his name to the biggest park in the county, which is right across the road from the house. His family lived in the house for many years.
What is the Hill-Hold Museum Today?
In the late 1960s, Orange County took over the house. They got it from the last of Thomas Bull's direct family members. Now, the house and the land around it are a museum. It's called the Hill-Hold Museum. The museum teaches people about what life was like for early settlers in the region.
When you visit the museum, you can see many interesting things. The museum grounds have several old buildings. These include:
- a summer kitchen, where cooking was done in hot weather
- a one-room school house, like kids used to attend
- a smoke house, used for preserving food
- farm animals, showing how farms used to work
- a gift shop, where you can find souvenirs
A Special Historic Place
The Bull-Jackson House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list means the Bull-Jackson House is recognized as a valuable part of our country's past. It helps make sure these important places are protected and remembered for future generations.
