Helpful History
August 2026
Richie Havens Opened Woodstock and Changed What a Music Festival Could Be
How Richie Havens’ improvised “Freedom” opened Woodstock and made a lasting statement about music, courage, and social justice.
Woodstock Museum®
Preserving the cultural legacy of the Woodstock generation.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization
EIN: 14-1812662
Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents as an educational institution.
Donations to Woodstock Museum are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
CONTACT US
Woodstock Museum
13 Charles Bach Road
Saugerties, New York 12477
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 73
Woodstock, NY 12498-0073
Phone: (845) 246-0600
Email: hello@woodstockmuseum.com
Open May 23 – October 13, 2026
Sat–Sun, 12pm–4pm
Weekdays by appointment
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of the Woodstock generation for
future generations.
All donations are tax-deductible.
EIN: 14-1812662
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