The Keeper's House will be closed on Sunday June 11, 2023

due to a pre-scheduled event.

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Current and Upcoming Events

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 maintenance of the OCA community pollinator garden
  • Train with an expert from the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management to recognize the Spotted Lanternfly and to effectively remove this invasive species without the use of chemicals.
  • 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

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 11:00am
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Free, easy 4-mile loop beginning and ending at Main Street & Aqueduct Lane in 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.

Meet at 11:00 in front of Main Street School at Main Street & N. Aqueduct Lane in Irvington.

Directions -

Train: Metro-North Hudson Line stops at Irvington. From the train station, walk up Main Street to Aqueduct Lane.

Driving: navigate to Main St. & S. Aqueduct Lane, Irvington, NY.

Parking: street parking on Main St. is limited to 2 hours. There is additional 6 hour parking on the side streets.

Required: Pre-registration (limited number). Walk will be rescheduled in the event of rain.

Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Presenter: 
Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Education Program

Come celebrate the start of summer with the staff of the OCA around the bonfire! Get to meet the workers who maintain the trail. Hear about the different projects, jobs and initiatives being done on the 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 helping yourself to some delicious S’mores!!

Free | Ages: All Ages

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 - 10:30am
Presenter: 
Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Education Program

Keep the learning going strong into summer with the kickoff of the Dobbs Ferry Library Storywalk at the OCA Keeper’s House!

Join us for a quick activity before we set off on our 1-block walk featuring The Little Things. Take a stroll from the Keeper’s House to Chestnut Street from sunrise to sunset and read along with the story as you go! The Storywalk will be up for the duration of the summer and counts towards the Library’s Summer Reading Game!

10:30am | Location: Dobbs Ferry | Free | Ages: All Ages

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

Image: Christopher Payne
Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 10:00am
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, 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 - 10:00am
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the benches in front 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. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 12:00pm
Presenter: 
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Free, easy, open-air, walk beginning in front of the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling, 898 St. Nicholas Ave (at W. l55th St) in Manhattan and ending at the Manhattan (western) end of the High Bridge near W. 174th Street & Amsterdam Ave.

We will walk to the High Bridge along the Aqueduct trail, learning history along the way, adding an archeological focus. 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. After touring the High Bridge, you may wish to take an optional NYC public tour of the High Bridge Water Tower at the Manhattan end of the High Bridge.

Bring water & snacks & wear sturdy shoes.

Required: pre-registration. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

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

Sunday, July 16, 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, 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