Current and Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 4:00pm to Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 4:00pm
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

OPENING RECEPTION FEB 12, 4PM

Long-time supporter and member Cornelia Cotton has generously allowed us to exhibit a small portion of her huge collection of Old Croton Aqueduct-related graphics and photography.

Cornelia Cotton opened an art gallery in Croton-on-Hudson in 1979. One of the earliest gallery shows was called "Croton Water" -- the first time when prints, maps, and ephemera of the Old Croton Aqueduct were shown as an art exhibit. Cornelia was active on behalf of the Aqueduct early on, and after FOCA was founded she served on its board for many years.

She has worked as a portrait photographer, is a lifelong singer, and has won recognition as a historian and writer. She is the mother of three daughters and the grandmother of three grandsons.

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 12:30pm
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the Bronx County Historical Society

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the High Bridge, the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the Bronx County Historical Society are excited to co-sponsor a walk along the Aqueduct in the Bronx to the High Bridge.

Our walk will begin at Jerome Ave. and Kingsbridge Road in front of the incredible Kingsbridge Armory – thought to be the largest armory in the world! Our route will continue along the Aqueduct, across the High Bridge and into Highbridge Park in Manhattan. We will talk about the history of the Bronx, some notable Bronxites of the past and how the Bronx has had an outsized influence on American culture. We will discuss the fascinating history of the High Bridge in celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the oldest surviving bridge in NYC.

Meet at the northwest corner of Jerome Ave. and Kingsbridge Road at noon. Walk is a mostly level three miles and will end on the Manhattan side of the High Bridge at approximately 3:30PM.

Public transportation is highly recommended. From Westchester: Metro-North to Marble Hill, MTA Bus Bx #9 to the Jerome Ave. From NYC: IRT# 4 to Jerome Ave.

Return transportation: MTA subway IRT #1 to Marble Hill Metro-North station. Walk leader will be available to meet attendees at Dobbs Ferry Metro-North at 11:00 for those who would like to travel together.

Required: Pre-registration (limited number). Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Presenter: 
RiverArts

In its 8th year, the RiverArts Music Tour will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 11AM to 9PM, throughout the Rivertown villages of Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and Yonkers, NY.

Music from over 250 performers will fill backyards, gardens, village businesses, churches community centers and open green spaces on the banks of the Hudson River. It's the largest, family-friendly, free event for music lovers in lower Westchester County and truly offers something for everyone - from classical and jazz to folk, rock, alternative, urban and world music.

At the KEEPER'S HOUSE in Dobbs Ferry

12:00pm - Even Trade Band

1:00pm - Shenendoah Thompson

2:00pm - Ursual Hansberry

3:00pm  - The Porch Brothers

4:00pm - Hudson Valley Sally

 

Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 1:00pm
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Meet at the NE-most parking lot at Sleepy Hollow High School, 210 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 (from Metro-North Tarrytown Train Station by taxi or uphill walk, 0.8 miles/6 or 15 minutes, respectively). Discover the location of the capture of Revolutionary War spy Major John Andre. Hear the story about this moment in history, which played a crucial role in the American victory. View the monument to the three local captors of Andre at Patriots Park. Walk along the Old Croton Aqueduct and hear the history of the Aqueduct that brought water to a thirsty NYC in 1842. Optional stop at the nearby Historical Society for a short visit to the museum to see artifacts relating to the Capture of Andre. Return to the starting point of the walk.

Length: approximately 4 miles in 2 hours (not including visit to exhibit).

Required: Registration

Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Presenter: 
Urban Park Rangers

Every first Sunday and 3rd Saturday, the Urban Park Rangers conduct tours of the Highbridge Water Tower from 1pm to 3pm, no reservation required.

 

Highbridge Park | Water Tower Terrace @ W. 174 & Amsterdam

Monday, June 5, 2023 - 1:00pm
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

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 available at the beginning and end of the walk.)

For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Required: pre-registration (limited number)

Image: Christopher Payne
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Continuous free tours, no reservations required!

In connection with Ossining’s nearby Village Fair, meet at the weir structure, located at the north end of the Aqueduct Arch in Ossining (on Ann St. between Aqueduct & Malcolm Streets, Ossining). Parking lots at the nearby Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Avenue at the junction of Croton Avenue (Rte. 133). From Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or a 15-minute uphill walk. Enter the weir and descend into the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history.

Check aqueduct.org/events in case of bad weather.

Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm

EVERYONE WELCOME - for all or part of the time!

  • Clean up litter
  • Help with the community pollinator garden on the OCA
  • Learn to identify non-native invasive plants and lop, pull, and dig them up

Meeting at: Irvington municipal parking lot off Main Street in Irvington, NY

Work area: On the Old Croton Aqueduct in Irvington. There will be two groups - one working south of Main Street and one north of Main Street.

Perks: Cleaner OCA. Helping protect biodiversity by removing non-native invasive plants; freeing trees of invasive vines so that they can breathe and keep doing the critical work of capturing carbon dioxide; get some fresh air!

Bring: Reusable gloves, loppers, or clippers if possible. We recommend wearing long pants and a long-sleeve shirt.

 

Organized by the Irvington Green Policy Task Force in collaboration with the Village of Irvington, the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Pollinator Pathways Project, and The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct.
Contact us with questions by e-mail at irvingtongptf@gmail.com

 

Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 2:15pm
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

a talk and slide show by Angelique Piwinski

Refreshments at 2:15pm, Talk at 3pm

at the Keeper's House
15 Walnut Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

Angelique Piwinski is on the Board of Trustees of Hudson River Museum & Schoharic County Historical Society and a Yonkers Historical Society Honoree

SEATS ARE LIMITED!

Saturday, June 17, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Presenter: 
Urban Park Rangers

Every first Sunday and 3rd Saturday, the Urban Park Rangers conduct tours of the Highbridge Water Tower from 1pm to 3pm, no reservation required.

 

Highbridge Park | Water Tower Terrace @ W. 174 & Amsterdam

Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 11:00am
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the benches in front (on the 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.

Required: pre-registration (limited number).

Walk will be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 10:00am
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

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.)

Required: pre-registration (limited number)

Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

Note: There is a fee of $10/car to enter the park.

Friday, June 30, 2023 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Presenter: 
Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Education Program

Bring the family by the Keeper’s House for another of our Movies on the Trail kids series!

All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper’s house and are free of charge!

Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lie on.

Free | Ages: All Ages

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Presenter: 
Urban Park Rangers

Every first Sunday and 3rd Saturday, the Urban Park Rangers conduct tours of the Highbridge Water Tower from 1pm to 3pm, no reservation required.

 

Highbridge Park | Water Tower Terrace @ W. 174 & Amsterdam

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Presenter: 
Urban Park Rangers

Every first Sunday and 3rd Saturday, the Urban Park Rangers conduct tours of the Highbridge Water Tower from 1pm to 3pm, no reservation required.

 

Highbridge Park | Water Tower Terrace @ W. 174 & Amsterdam

Friday, July 28, 2023 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Presenter: 
Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Education Program

Bring the family by the Keeper’s House for another of our Movies on the Trail kids series!

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 lie on.

Free | Ages: All Ages

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Presenter: 
Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Education Program

Bring the family by the Keeper’s House for another of our Movies on the Trail kids series!

All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper’s house and are free of charge!

Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lie on.

Free | Ages: All Ages