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Croton Dam Hike
Saturday, November 23, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 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.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required; Pre-registration:
https://aqueduct.org/events/croton-dam-hike-8.
Registration: Required
Fall Walk on the Aqueduct in Van Cortlandt Park
Sunday, November 17, 2024 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free one-way walk of approximately 3 miles, 3 hours. Meet in front of St. Paul the Apostle Church (602 McLean Ave.) at Sherman Ave. in Yonkers. Street parking is available on McLean Ave. or use W20 bus to McLean Ave or W4 bus to Sherman Ave. From McLean Avenue we will walk on the Aqueduct thru Van Cortlandt Park to Bedford Park Blvd. West and Goulden Avenue, with a stop by the Jerome Park reservoir. Public bathrooms are available in the park on Bedford Park Blvd. To return to the start of walk, take W4 bus or W20 bus back to McLean Avenue and # 4 train and D train available at Bedford Park Blvd. Trail is mostly flat, but rocky, so wear appropriate shoes. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required; Pre-registration:
https://aqueduct.org/events/fall-walk-aqueduct-van-cortlandt-park.
Registration: Required
Weir Tour
Saturday, November 16, 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-80.
Registration: Required
Divided Loyalties Revolutionary War on the Aqueduct: Irvington
Saturday, November 16, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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 University parking lot next to the Smith Ball Field and the OCA and will proceed north along the trail. This walk may be rescheduled due to bad weather. To register, visit
https://aqueduct.org/events. 9:30 AM, Location: Smith Field next to the OCA, Mercy University, Dobbs Ferry, Free, Ages: All Ages
Registration: Required
Weir Tour
Saturday, November 9, 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-79.
Registration: Required