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Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies | 845-938-2140 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at West Point (CHGS) educates the Corps of Cadets about genocide and mass atrocity and inspires them as officers to the cause of prevention. Intrinsic to this mission is the imperative to better educate the country’s current and future military leaders on how genocides have occurred in the past and what can be done to prevent them in the future. Vision West Point’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies is the only center of its kind at the service academies and operates as an inter-academy and inter-service hub. The Center links all branches of the military, including the service academies, the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and Department of Defense (DoD) professional military education programs through research, interdisciplinary curricular development, and common programming for the development of military leaders. As a creator and facilitator, the Center serves as a key resource for the DoD as the nation seeks to find better means of detecting and preventing mass atrocity. The Center further connects the Armed Forces with civilian academic institutions and non-governmental entities world-wide. The unparalleled reach of the CHGS makes it distinct, allowing our country’s current and future leaders to think deeply about the causes, contests, and consequences of genocide. website and more . . .
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Constitution Island is part of West Point, the United States Military Academy, a National Registered Landmark.
Constitution Island is most famous for the Great Chain that was placed across the Hudson during the Revolutionary War. Constitution Island is also known for the Warner family who lived on the Island during the 19th century. The Warner House and ruins of the Revolutionary War fortifications are the primary points of interest. The Island’s 280 acres are covered with hiking trails that are enjoyed by the Island’s visitors. The Constitution Island Association was founded in 1916 to preserve and protect the history and traditions of this unique American site. Also learn about the chaining of the Hudson. website and more . . .
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Eisenhower Hall Theatre at West Point | 845-938-4453 | |
Eisenhower Hall Theatre is located at West Point, NY 10996-1593 in Orange County.
From Eisenhower Hall Theatre: "The Eisenhower Hall Theatre at West Point is dedicated to bringing great performances to the United States Corps of Cadets and to its friends and neighbors throughout the Hudson Valley. "Eisenhower Hall Theatre is the Hudson Valley's premiere performing arts center. It's a special showplace where stars appear regularly and where the excitement of Broadway plays and musicals are standard fare. Opera, dance, symphony orchestras, comedians, staged spectaculars, country and rock are all on the menu. website and more . . .
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History of U.S. Military Academy at West Point | 845-938-4041 | |||||||||||||||||||||
The United States Military Academy at West Point, founded in 1802, offers a museum and tours of its Gothic Revival-style campus located at West Point, NY in Orange County.
A Brief History of West Point: "West Point's role in our nation's history dates back to the Revolutionary War, when both sides realized the strategic importance of the commanding plateau on the west bank of the Hudson River. General George Washington considered West Point to be the most important strategic position in America. Washington personally selected Thaddeus Kosciuszko, one of the heroes of Saratoga, to design the fortifications for West Point in 1778, and Washington transferred his headquarters to West Point in 1779. Continental soldiers built forts, batteries and redoubts and extended a 150-ton iron chain across the Hudson to control river traffic. Fortress West Point was never captured by the British, despite Benedict Arnold's treason. West Point is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. website and more . . .
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Public Golf Course - West Point Golf Course | 845-938-2435 | |||||||||||||
The 18-hole West Point Golf Course, open to the public, is located at the West Point Golf Course Facility at Route 218 and 9W, West Point, NY 10996 in Orange County.
From West Point Golf: "Nestled in the Hudson Valley just north of the Bear Mountain Bridge, the West Point Golf Course offers an unforgettable golf experience. The West Point Golf Course is an 18-hole challenge on a mountain layout, with well maintained terrain normally seen only at private clubs or high-end courses and is Open to the Public . Don't let the length fool you this Robert Trent Jones design course is a great challenge for all levels of golf. The West Point Golf Course is a "spikeless" facility. website and more . . .
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United States Military Academy Museum - West Point | 845-938-3590 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The United States Military Academy Museum is located at 2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996 in Orange County. The museum is considered to be the oldest and largest diversified public collection of militaria in the Western Hemisphere.
From West Point Museum: "The mission of the West Point Museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret historically significant artifacts and stimulate interest in the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Army and the Profession of Arms. The West Point Museum also supplements academic, cultural and military instruction and provides educational programs and services for Cadets, the military and civilian personnel. website and more . . .
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West Point Bowling Center | 845-938-2140 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Go bowling at West Point Bowling Center, located at 622, Swift Road (near Buffalo Soldier Field), West Point, NY 10996.
From West Point MWR: "The West Point Family and MWR Bowling Center is a 10-lane, state-of-the-art facility with services that include bowling lessons by appointment, league bowling, party packages and Galactic Bowling. The Bowling Center is also home to Lil' Skeeters BBQ and Primo's Pizza. Now serving soft serve ice cream." website and more . . .
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West Point Visitors Center | 845-446-4724 | |||||||||||||||||
Visiting West Point
West Point is located in West Point, NY 10996, Orange County in the Historic Hudson Valley. "The Visitors Center provides an excellent central starting point for all visitors to the U.S. Military Academy. The Visitors Center and West Point Museum are open to the general public on a daily basis. Visitors may enter the academy grounds only by guided tours, however, there are no guided tours during Graduation Week, on Football home game days, or on any days the Visitors Center is closed or closes early. Tours may be cancelled at any time. It is strongly recommended that visitors call the Visitors Center, (845) 938-2638 the week they are traveling to West Point to check on the status of the tours." website and more . . .
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Directory list for West Point in Orange County, NY. |