Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Please join us for family fun on the trail!

DJ, speakers, art projects, live music, free t-shirts, demonstrations, Story Time.

Groundworks Hudson Valley cleanup at Summit Street

@Lamartine and the OCA

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. (Public restrooms available at the beginning and end of the walk.) We will end the walk in front of the gatehouse at 135th St. For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Required: pre-registration (limited number); bring masks and social distancing.
Walk will be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

NOTE: the walk begins with the descent of a five-story staircase.

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

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. (Public restrooms available at the beginning and end of the walk.) We will end the walk in front of the gatehouse at 135th St. For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Required: pre-registration (limited number); bring masks and social distancing.
Walk will be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

NOTE: the walk begins with the descent of a five-story staircase.