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Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Historic Irvington and Tarrytown Old Croton Aqueduct Tour

September 15, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Villa Lewaro, the estate of Madam CJ WalkerFriends of the Old Croton Aqueduct will host a free, easy four-mile loop tour of historic Irvington, Tarrytown and the Old Croton Aqueduct beginning and ending at Main Street School at 101 Main Street, Irvington, in the town of Greenburgh in Westchester County, NY.

The mostly level, shaded walk will take place on one of the most storied sections of the Old Croton Aqueduct. [Read more…] about Historic Irvington and Tarrytown Old Croton Aqueduct Tour

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, Lyndhurst

Sleepy Hollow’s Rockwood Hall, Archville Bridge Tour

September 3, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Hudson River from Rockwood Hall estate in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, NY (Courtesy Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct)Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct will host a free easy-to-moderate three-mile, three-hour loop walk of Sleepy Hollow’s Rockwood Hall and Archville Bridge, with panoramic views of the Hudson River in Westchester County, NY. [Read more…] about Sleepy Hollow’s Rockwood Hall, Archville Bridge Tour

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, Rockefeller State Park Preserve

Old Croton Aqueduct Weir Tours in Ossining

August 13, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Old Croton Aqueduct ossining weir (courtesy Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct)Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct will present two free, easy, two-hour tours of the Old Croton Aqueduct weir in Ossining, Westchester County, NY.

The weirs along the Old Croton Aqueduct were structures that were built right over or next to the aqueduct, enabling direct access to the aqueduct tunnel which allowed for maintenance and repair by diverting the waters. [Read more…] about Old Croton Aqueduct Weir Tours in Ossining

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Sleepy Hollow Old Croton Aqueduct Tours

August 9, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Old Croton Aqueduct Trail weir entrance near Sleepy HollowFriends of the Old Croton Aqueduct will host an approximately five-mile, free, open-air Sleepy Hollow Loop Old Croton Aqueduct loop tour in Westchester County, NY, on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 1 pm. Croton Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to New York City. [Read more…] about Sleepy Hollow Old Croton Aqueduct Tours

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Croton Aqueduct & Croton Reservoir Dam Tours

August 7, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Croton Reservoir Dam (courtesy Friends of Old Croton Aqueduct)Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct will host two free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours (total) loop hike along the historic Croton Aqueduct and atop the Croton Reservoir Dam.

The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to New York City. [Read more…] about Croton Aqueduct & Croton Reservoir Dam Tours

Filed Under: Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, New York City, Recreation Tagged With: Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

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