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John Paulding Plaque Dedication
Location
The Old Cemetery at Van Cortlandtville 297 Locust Avenue Cortlandt Manor, N.Y:.
297 Locust Avenue
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
County: Westchester
Region: Lower Hudson
Date(s)
- September 23, 2017, 2:30PM, Marks Anniversary of Andre Apprehension colluding with Benedict Arnold to surrender West Point to then-enemy in N.Y.C.
Details
Event Type Historical Dedication Description This will be the dedication of a new plaque which re-inscribes and clarifies the worn text on the existing John Paulding Monument located in the Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery in the Town of Cortlandt Manor. The monument was erected by the City of New York in 1827 in recognition of area resident and patriot, John Paulding, who along with Issac Van Wart and David Williams, apprehended British spy, John Andre. The latter colluded with Benedict Arnold in their failed attempt to surrender West Point to the then-enemy in New York City. Organization Hosting the Event Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery Assn., Van Cortlandtville Historical Society, Old St. Peter's Church Committee for Restoration/RecognitionAdditional Information
Additional Equipment Required: NoEvent Duration (hours): 1 - 2
No restriction, but supervision advised
Family Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: The church is not accessible but the rest of the venue is accessible.