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Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=215.
Registration: Required
Sat
18
May
Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The Old Croton Aqueduct between Irvington and South Tarrytown 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 and will proceed north along the trail. This walk may be rescheduled due to bad weather. To register, visit https://aqueduct.org/events.
Thu
23
May
Thursday, May 23, 2024 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Come celebrate the start of summer with the staff of the OCA around the bonfire at the Keeper's House! Get to meet the workers who maintain the trail and hear about the different projects, jobs and initiatives being done across our 26 miles. Enjoy playing some of the best games from the 1800's and learn about the 180-year history of the Aqueduct all while making yourself some delicious S'mores!!
Fri
31
May
Friday, May 31, 2024 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Movies on the Trail series kicks off with the rise of the dragon warrior in Kung Fu Panda! Sometimes, all it takes is faith and hard work to make anything possible. Follow Po on a journey of self-discovery and transformation from noodle master to kung fu master! All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper's house and is free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on.
Sat
01
Jun
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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-69.
Registration: Required
Sat
01
Jun
Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
From Yonkers to Sleepy Hallow, over 75 shows from various genres will fill backyards, gardens, village businesses, churches, community centers and open green spaces on the banks of the Hudson River for the 9th annual River Arts Music Tour! Stop by the Keeper's House for hourly performances starting at 12:00PM before heading to the waterfront for the final performances! For more information, please go to https://riverarts.org/programs/music/riverarts-music-tour/. 12:00pm-5:00pm, Location: Keeper's House, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages.
Thu
06
Jun
Thursday, June 6, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.) Note: Parking fee for Croton Gorge Park is $10. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration. https://aqueduct.org/events/croton-dam-hike-4.
Registration: Required
Sun
23
Jun
Sunday, June 23, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Once a working quarry adjacent to the OCA, that space was left abandoned and become a dumping ground for decades. Through community efforts, this 5.5-acre park along the OCA is now a native plant sanctuary and tranquil greenspace for public enjoyment. Come celebrate the grand opening of Quarry Park with live music, living history exhibits, kids quarrying activities, art projects, quarry trail tours, eco-gardening and more! Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting starts at 12:30! 12:00pm-4:00pm, Location: Quarry Park, South of Washington Avenue along the Old Croton Aqueduct, Hastings-on-Hudson, Free, Ages: All Ages
Thu
27
Jun
Thursday, June 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, open-air walk of approximately 3 miles/hours. Meet at Aqueduct Ventilator #12, on the Aqueduct Trail just steps south of the intersection of Gory Brook Road and Ridge Street in Sleepy Hollow (on-street parking on Gory Brook Road). We will walk north and discuss the Aqueduct and view some of its structures, including a weir, a 90-foot-high embankment carrying the Aqueduct over the Pocantico River, the ghostly remnants of an old Keeper's House, touch upon Rockefeller history and the monument in nearby Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to those in the NY Guard's First Provisional Regiment who perished during the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic while guarding the Aqueduct during The Great War. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration. https://aqueduct.org/events/sleepy-hollow-loop-walk-5.
Registration: Required
Fri
28
Jun
Friday, June 28, 2024 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Movies on the Trail rolls along with a return to the swamp and our favorite ogre, Shrek! Sometimes, you find love in the last space you'd look. For Shrek, it was a quest to a dragon guarded castle so he can kick squatters off his property. Will an unlikely companion change his outlook and surly ways? All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper's house and is free of charge! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lay on. 8:30pm-10:00pm, Location: Dobbs Ferry, Free Ages: All Ages.