Van Cortlandt House Museum

The Van Cortlandt House Museum is housed in the oldest existing building in Bronx. The house was built as a Georgian style in 1748 Frederick Van Cortlandt's slaves. The Van Cortlandts built a grain plantation and grist mill on the grounds. During the 1770s, the house was part of the American Revolution. George Washington visited its grounds. Here are some of the "must see" items at Van Cortlandt House Museum. The History of the Van Cortlandts Voices from the Van Cortlandts Gallery of Vintage Images