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Bannerman Island Docent Picnic and Tour

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/30/2017 - 8:06am

A lovely Spring day was had by all. Some of us went on to Dia Beacon, while others came early for breakfast on Main Street before the boat ride to sunny Pollopel Island. A band of docents shepherded us through the ruins and showed off old photos of the castle home and arsenal. This was a wonderful way to get to know more about our group .... it turned out that 3 participants knew each other from high school. And Jane Reed's description of Dobbs Ferry 54 years ago was a stitch!

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High Bridge Summer Hours

Author: 
Mavis Cain
Post date: 
05/11/2017 - 12:26pm

Summer hours for the High Bridge

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Sixth Annual I Love My Park Day

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
04/27/2017 - 3:09pm

Rid the trail of invasive plants and
Restore Historic Stone Walls
with the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Register in advance at http://www.ptny.org/ilovemypark
 

Where: On the trail along Quaker Bridge Road, Croton on Hudson (look for a white canopy)

Parking: On street — look for designated volunteer signs between houses #124 and #99

Perks: Water, coffee, snacks, gloves, tee shirts, tools & bug stuff provided

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"Turning Water Into Money: Aaron Burr's Manhattan Company

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
04/22/2017 - 6:30pm

SUNDAY APRIL 23, 2PM

The story of Burr’s maneuverings to found a bank (now JP Morgan Chase) by pretending to meet New York City’s urgent need for clean water is one of the more colorful sidebars of our water supply history. In this 175th anniversary year of the Old Croton Aqueduct, learn how Burr pulled it off, Alexander Hamilton’s ambiguous role, and the consequences of Burr’s ruse for the emerging metropolis.

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Yonkers Cleaup a resounding success!

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
04/22/2017 - 4:45pm

Despite the damp weather, an enthusiastic crowd turned out for the annual Yonkers trail cleanup. Checkout our excellent photo album on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheOldCrotonAqueduct/

 

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