The Thomas Cole House, also known as Cedar Grove or the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting. The site provided Thomas Cole with a residence and studio from 1833 through his death in 1848.
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The Thomas Cole House, also known as Cedar Grove or the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting. The site provided Thomas Cole with a residence and studio from 1833 through his death in 1848.
In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole invented a new style of art, one that Americans could call their own. His landscape paintings launched the art movement known as the Hudson River School. His groundbreaking achievements took place here in Catskill, New York -- in the "peaceful shades" of his beloved home, Cedar Grove.
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is located at 218 Spring Street, near the western entrance to the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, in the village of Catskill, New York, at the foot of the Catskill Mountains in the Hudson Valley.
Visitor Center
Please visit https://thomascole.org/ for more information.
1815 Main House
A three story house with large porch across the front and flight of steps leading to the ground.
Thomas Cole's house, constructed in 1815.
Thomas Cole Site Campus
A bird's eye view of several buildings nested among trees and lawn.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site.
