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Uncommon Fish Found in Haverstraw Bay and the Tappan Zee

October 8, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Blackcheek Toungefish by ElizaBeth StreifenderOver the past few weeks of sampling young-of-year striped bass during the annual beach seine, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Fisheries crews have pulled in some uncommon fish from Haverstraw Bay and the Tappan Zee. [Read more…] about Uncommon Fish Found in Haverstraw Bay and the Tappan Zee

Filed Under: Nature, New York City Tagged With: fish, Fisheries, Haverstraw, Hudson River, nature, Wildlife

Peggy Shippen, Benedict Arnold’s Wife & Co-Conspirator

September 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

History Twins PodcastIn the latest episode of The History Twins podcast, storytelling duo Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes discuss General Benedict Arnold, American Commander of West Point, as well as his wife Peggy Shippen, whose family was loyal to the Crown. Together they conspired with Major Andre to betray the American side during the American Revolutionary War. [Read more…] about Peggy Shippen, Benedict Arnold’s Wife & Co-Conspirator

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: American Revolution, Benedict Arnold, Haverstraw, Loyalism, Military History, Podcasts, Rockland County, West Point

Major John Andre: Officer, Gentleman, Spy

September 19, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

History Twins PodcastThis week on The History Twins podcast, storytelling duo Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes discuss Major John Andre, the British Head of Intelligence during the American Revolutionary War.

On September 20th, 1780, he met with American General Benedict Arnold in Haverstraw, NY to receive the plans for West Point. [Read more…] about Major John Andre: Officer, Gentleman, Spy

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: American Revolution, Haverstraw, Military History, Podcasts, Rockland County, West Point

The Haverstraw Brick Museum (Podcast)

December 22, 2021 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the December 2021 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” host Clare Sheridan interviewed Rachel Whitlow, the acting Executive Director of the Haverstraw Brick Museum and Center for Historic Preservation.

They discussed the Museum’s new innovation series of exhibitions; interesting collaborations with organizations, including the Pratt School of Architecture; and the museum’s goal to engage the community through history, STEAM education, and hands-on living history experiences. [Read more…] about The Haverstraw Brick Museum (Podcast)

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Architecture, Haverstraw, Haverstraw Brick Museum, Hudson River, Industrial History, Labor History, Podcasts, Pratt Institute, Rockland County

Touring Harriet Tubman Statue on Crossroads of Rockland History

April 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the April 2021 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” the topic was the nationally-touring sculpture: Harriet Tubman – Journey to Freedom by Wesley Woffard.

The sculpture will be placed in the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park for seven weeks beginning April 20th, 2021. Clare Sheridan’s guest was Virginia “Ginny” Norleet, founder of the Haverstraw African American Connection (HAAC). Ginny spoke about how the HAAC arranged for this sculpture to be in Haverstraw, and the auxiliary programs planned for each Saturday while the sculpture is in Haverstraw. [Read more…] about Touring Harriet Tubman Statue on Crossroads of Rockland History

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Black History, Harriet Tubman, Haverstraw, Podcasts, Rockland County, womens history

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