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Divided Loyalties - Revolutionary War on the Aqueduct
Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The Old Croton Aqueduct between Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson crosses several colonial tenant farms impacted by the Revolutionary War. Walk and learn how the war divided neighbors and families into patriots or loyalists and everything in between. Discuss their lives in the dangerous, war-torn contested ground of Westchester County and how it shaped our area following its conclusion. This free, two-hour tour is offered in partnership with Revolutionary Westchester 250, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and will cover about 4 miles. Tour starts at the Mercy College parking lot next to the Smith Ball Field. We will be walking to Revolutionary Walk in Hastings and back. This walk may be rescheduled due to bad weather. To register, visit
https://aqueduct.org/events. 10:00 AM, Location: Smith Field, Mercy College, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Weir Tour
Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave., Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk - parking lots nearby). After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration:
https://aqueduct.org/events/weir-tour-65.
Registration: Required
Dobbs Ferry Library Storywalk
Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:30 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Join us for the next installment of the Dobbs Ferry Library Storywalk along the Old Croton Aqueduct featuring Adventures with Finn and Skip: Forest. Start at the OCA Keeper's House with a small craft before we take a stroll along the trail to Chestnut Street and read-a-long with the book on our Storywalk! The Storywalk will be up for the duration of the spring and can be used from sunrise to sunset! 10:30 AM, Location: Keeper's House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: Toddler.
Annual Yonkers OCA Clean Up
Saturday, April 20, 2024 08:30 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Yonkers has been at the forefront of climate activism in urban locations for many years now. It continues to find ways to provide access to clean nature and green space for its residents, with the aqueduct being a transportation link to many of the city parks and green spaces. Join Mayor Spano and other Yonkers official and local volunteers for this annual spring cleanup of the trail. Registration begins at 8:30 with Mayor Spano kicking it off at 9:00! Pre-register by emailing Parks@Yonkersny.gov. 8:30 AM, Location: OCA at Walnut Street, Yonkers, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Registration: Required
Croton Dam Hike
Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:00 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41.22603, -73.85770. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City. (From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration:
https://aqueduct.org/events/croton-dam-hike-3.
Registration: Required