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Wed
27
Sep
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:00 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy 4-mile loop beginning and ending at Main Street School at 101 Main Street, Irvington. Enjoy the mostly level, shaded walk in one of the most storied sections of the Aqueduct. Learn about the remarkable Villa Lewaro, the estate of Madam CJ Walker, the African-American entrepreneur who was America's first female self-made millionaire. Walk the grounds of Lyndhurst Mansion, country home of notorious robber baron, Jay Gould and location site for HBO's "The Gilded Age." Along the way, we will talk about the history of the Aqueduct, the origins of the village of Irvington and Washington Irving's fascinating connection with the village. For those wishing a more in-depth tour of Lyndhurst, tickets for mansion tours may be purchased on their website: Lyndhurst Mansion Four miles total, the walk is approximately 2 hours. Directions: Train: Metro-North Hudson Line stops at Irvington. From the train station, walk up Main Street to Main Street School. Driving: Navigate to 101 Main Street, Irvington, NY. Parking: Street parking on Main St. is limited to 2 hours. There is additional 6-hour parking on the side streets. There is also unrestricted parking available on Dow's Lane next to the Aqueduct (near the ball fields). From Dow's Lane walk north on the Aqueduct trail for ½ mile. Walk will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Required: Pre-registration - https://aqueduct.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=168.
Sun
01
Oct
Sunday, October 1, 2023 11:00 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, open-air, 2-mile (total) loop walk beginning and ending at the front gates of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, NYC. Directions to the Mansion, with transportation/parking suggestions/instructions for Mansion tours, can be found at: www.morrisjumel.org. We will walk to the High Bridge along the Aqueduct trail, beginning at W. 158th x Edgecombe Avenue. Take in panoramic views of the Harlem River, The Bronx and Manhattan. Marvel at the engineering feat completed in 1848. Learn about the origin of NYC's water system. Between 1-4 pm there will be optional free tours available of the nearby High Bridge Water Tower offered by the NYC Urban Rangers. At the end of the tour, you may wish to take an optional discounted tour of the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan's oldest house. Bring water & snacks & wear sturdy shoes. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/high-bridge-tour-2.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Oct
Saturday, October 7, 2023 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Most of the Old Croton Aqueduct in Manhattan ran under Amsterdam Avenue. Walk along this route and learn why that avenue was chosen, see vestiges of the aqueduct today, and immerse yourself in the historic and present-day activities of this part of Manhattan. Meet in front of the Highbridge Recreation Center at 173rd St. and Amsterdam Ave. We will end the walk in front of the gatehouse at 135th St. Public restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the walk. For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The walk begins with the descent of a five-story staircase. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/aqueduct-along-amsterdam-avenue-walk-4.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Oct
Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Uncover hidden clues to the Aqueduct in Central Park and discover links between the aqueduct's presence and the park's design. Meet in front of the Central Park Tennis House in Central Park. From the southeast corner of 96th St. and Central Park West, walk east in the park until you see the tennis courts on your left. Walk around the tennis courts to the tennis house. (Locate the tennis house on Google Maps.) We will end the walk at Central Park West and W. 81st Street. Public restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the walk. For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Walk will be cancelled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/aqueduct-central-park-walk-7.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Oct
Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:00 AM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 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°13′ 20.46" N -73°51′12.59" W. 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.) Hike may be cancelled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/croton-dam-hike.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Oct
Saturday, October 21, 2023 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Most of the Old Croton Aqueduct in Manhattan ran under Amsterdam Avenue. Walk along this route and learn why that avenue was chosen, see vestiges of the aqueduct today, and immerse yourself in the historic and present-day activities of this part of Manhattan. Meet in front of the Highbridge Recreation Center at 173rd St. and Amsterdam Ave. We will end the walk in front of the gatehouse at 135th St. Public restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the walk. For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The walk begins with the descent of a five-story staircase. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/aqueduct-along-amsterdam-avenue-walk-5.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Oct
Sunday, October 22, 2023 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Uncover hidden clues to the Aqueduct in Central Park and discover links between the aqueduct's presence and the park's design. Meet in front of the Central Park Tennis House in Central Park. From the southeast corner of 96th St. and Central Park West, walk east in the park until you see the tennis courts on your left. Walk around the tennis courts to the tennis house. (Locate the tennis house on Google Maps.) We will end the walk at Central Park West and W. 81st Street. Public restrooms are available at the beginning and end of the walk. For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Walk will be cancelled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/aqueduct-central-park-walk-8.
Registration: Required
Sun
22
Oct
Sunday, October 22, 2023 01:00 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-27.
Registration: Required