Tappan Collection

America - Washigtons HQ at Tappan
The De Wint House - George Washigtons Headquarters at Tappan, New York During The American War of Independence, Date: 1782

Benjamin Tappan, 1814. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Benjamin Tappan, 1814

Cora L V Scott, American spiritualist medium
Cora Lodencia Veronica Scott (1840-1923), American spiritualist medium. She married four times, and adopted her husbands surname each time (Hatch, Daniels, Tappan, and Richmond)

Dutch colony found destroyed by Native Americans, 1640s
De Vries finds the ruins of his Dutch settlement in New Netherland, 1640s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Gilbert Stuart, Sarah Homes Tappan (Mrs. Benjamin Tappan), American, 1755-1828, 1814, oil on wood

Gilbert Stuart, Benjamin Tappan, American, 1755-1828, 1814, oil on wood

Francis Bicknell Carpenter, Lucy Tappan Bowen (Mrs. Henry C. Bowen), American, 1830 - 1900, 1859, oil on canvas

OREGON: DALLES MISSION. Chinook Native Americans on the grounds of the abandoned Methodist mission at The Dalles, on the Columbia River, Oregon Territory. Painting by William H. Tappan, 1849

NEW YORK: HUDSON RIVER. A view of the Hudson River where it widens to become the lake called the Tappan Sea. Etching by Peter Benazech after the sketch by Governor Thomas Pownall

George Washingtons headquarters at Tappan, New York, where Major Andre was tried in 1780. Steel engraving, 19th century
WASHINGTON: HEADQUARTERS. George Washingtons headquarters at Tappan, New York, where Major Andre was tried in 1780. Steel engraving, 19th century

OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. (1760-1833). American politician and Secretary of the Treasury, 1795-1800. Engraving by J. Andrews and W. H. Tappan, 19th century

SING SING PRISON, 1839. Steel engraving, 1839, after William Henry Bartlett

ARTHUR TAPPAN (1786-1865). American merchant. Steel engraving, 19th century, after a photograph of c1860-62

LEWIS TAPPAN (1788-1873). American merchant and abolitionist. Wood engraving, American, 1873

Cora Richmond
Cora (nee Scott), later Cora Richmond, later Cora Hatch, later Cora Tappan American spirit medium

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Tappan, a place rich in history and diverse stories. From its origins as a Dutch colony destroyed by Native Americans in the 1640s to being the headquarters of George Washington during the American Revolution, it has witnessed significant events. One notable figure associated with Tappan is Cora L V Scott, an American spiritualist medium who captivated audiences with her abilities to communicate with the spirit world. Her presence added an air of mystique to this already intriguing town. Another prominent name linked to Tappan is Benjamin Tappan, whose portrait was skillfully painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1814. As a creator and patron of art, he left his mark on this community. The historical significance extends beyond its borders. In Oregon's Dalles Mission, Lucy Tappan Bowen (Mrs. ) encountered Chinook Native Americans amidst abandoned grounds. This encounter symbolizes the cultural exchange that occurred throughout America's history. It also played a role in political affairs. Oliver Wolcott Jr. , an influential American politician and Secretary of Treasury from 1795-1800, was commemorated through engravings by J. Andrews and W. H. Tappan in the 19th century. However, perhaps one of the most somber moments etched into Tappan's history is Major John Andre's execution on October 2nd, 1780. The steel engraving depicting George Washington's headquarters where Andre stood trial serves as a reminder of this tragic event during the Revolutionary War. As we explore these glimpses into Tappan's past - from spiritualism to colonial destruction and political intrigue - we are reminded that every corner holds untold stories waiting to be discovered and shared for generations to come.