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The Vander Ende-Onderdonk House, located in Ridgewood on the border of Queens and Brooklyn, is the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City. 

The House serves as a museum for a permanent exhibit on the archaeology of the Onderdonk site, as well as changing exhibits relating to history, the arts and culture. The Society also maintains a history and genealogical research library, and offers many cultural events annually, including:  guided house tours, history lectures and programs,  genealogy workshops, craft classes and special events, such as St. Nicholas Day and other Dutch celebrations. The history and location of the house provide a rich educational and cultural experience for visitors.

 

 

 

 

 

Recently uncovered fireplace, the oldest in the house, with interior side bake oven. (Photo: Robert Alan Espino, 2007)		Antique Cash Register, kindly on loan from our friends at Waste Management. (Photo: Charles Sanchez, 2009)