Carmel/Mahopac Historic Sites & Landmarks

Burchetta Glass Blowers
6 Belden Road, Carmel NY 10512
800.762.1844 ext 04, 845.225.1430
John Burchetta is among the Hudson Valley’s most successful glassmakers. He creates his own limited-edition art glass in a 100 year old barn in Carmel. His pieces are sold in shops and boutiques all over the world. Burchetta HotGlass is known for its colored shapes and patterns on clear backgrounds, though there are literally hundreds of variations.

Carmel Historical Center
McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, NY 10541
845. 628.0500
Hours: Wed. and Sun. 2:00-4:00 March-December
The museum features original displays and merchandise of an old-time department store, an Industry Room and a large collection of local newspapers. Special exhibits are held periodically throughout the season.

County Courthouse
Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512
Built in 1814, Putnam County’s Greek Revival Courthouse is the second oldest in New York State. Portico an pillars added in the 1840’s. It was recently extensively remodeled to preserve the structure and adapt it for use as the Surrogate’s Court.

Doansburg Chamber Ensemble
35 Upper Lake Road, Mahopac NY 10541
845.228.4167
The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble consists of young musicians who, along with several guest artists, annually present a concert series of outstanding musicianship in a charming rural church setting.

First Presbyterian Church
Route 6N and Secor Road, Mahopac NY 10541
The original church was built in 1784 and was painted bright yellow. The present structure, much restored after a devastating fire in 1983, was built in 1833. The beautiful tree-of-life stained glass windows were saved from the fire. The cemetery behind the church has gravesites dating to the 18th century.

Gilead Burying Ground
Carmel, NY 10512
Here are the graves of many soldiers of the Revolution, including that of Enoch Crosby, the model for James Fenimore Cooper’s hero, Harvey Birch in The Spy.

Guideposts
Seminary Hill Road, Carmel NY 10512
The headquarters of the Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s inspirational magazine is on the site of Drew Seminary and Female College. The barnlike structure seen today was built in 1873. Call 845.225.3681 for information.

Lake Mahopac
Mahopac, NY
A grand resort community in olden times, Lake Mahopac still offers great water fun today. Boat, sail, fish for trout or bass, or water ski. Boaters can launch their crafts from one of two marinas on the lake. Mahopac Marine on Route 6N, 845.628.6550 or MacDonald Marine on Marina Drive, 845.628.2333 – Slip rentals and marine supplies are available.

Old Baptist Cemetery
Gleneida Avenue, Carmel
At least fourteen Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here. Cemetery buffs will find two other old cemeteries across the street.

Our Lady of Kursk Russian Orthodox Church
1050 Route 6, Mahopac NY 10542
845.628.4975
This church shows the beauty of Russian architecture. The icons housed here are wonderful examples of Russian heritage. The church was home to the Kursk Root Icon for several years from 1948. The Icon dates from the 13th Century and was believed to be responsible for many miracles. There is now a copy of the Icon in the church. There is a gift shop for visitors.

Revolutionary War Graves
Carmel, NY 10512
845.225.0381
Allen Warnecke, Carmel town historian, leads tours of these historic cemeteries which include many Revolutionary War soldiers including Patriot spy Enoch Crosby.

Seminary Hill Road
Carmel, NY 10512
845.225.3681 for more information
The headquarters of the Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s inspirational magazine is on the site of Drew Seminary and Female College. The barnlike structure seen today was built in 1873.

Sybil Ludington Statue
Gleneida Avenue, Carmel NY
Sybil Ludington rode her horse “Star” for over 40 miles on roads that were barely adequate, in the dark, through country filled with British loyalists and horse thieves-a treacherous trip for men at arms, let alone an unarmed 16 year old. As a result of her ride, the militia assembled quickly and fought the British who were burning Danbury and were going to burn Ridgefield.