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The 2024 Hudson River Valley Ramble will occur on August 31st and every day in September. Event leaders will be able to submit events in Spring. If you have questions about hosting an event for the Ramble, please email ramble@hudsongreenway.ny.gov.
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Historic Piermont Walking Tour —Featuring the Birthplace of Piermont & More
Location
Behind Confetti’s Restaurant
200 Ash Street
Piermont, NY 10968
County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson
Date(s)
- September 17, 2023, 10:00AM, (arrive 15 mins earlier for registration)
Details
Event Type Walk/Hike Description Join Richard Esnard of the Piermont Historical Society — Walk to Piermont’s historic district, then to early 19th century Bogertown and ending at Flywheel Park. Enjoy the scenic Sparkill Creek stopping at several sites on the National Register of Historic Places. [The drawbridge, Haddock’s Hall & the location of the 1916 silent movie “The Hungry Heart”]. Learn about the dramatic impact of geology and the NY & Erie RR on the village and the nation. [Other topics: Dutch inhabitants, WWII, Paper Mill, and the Revolution]. Take a tour at Piermont’s 1883 Landmark RR Station Museum at 50 Ash Street on the scenic Erie Path overlooking the Hudson River. [open from 1 to 4 PM]. Hikers can access via the Erie Path. Motorized visitors park on site. [details in entries 9/3 and 9/17] — Piermont’s Farmer’s Market is located in Flywheel Park from 10 AM to 3 PM. Organization Hosting the Event Piermont Historical Society Phone Number 917-509-5429Additional Information
Flat walkAdditional Equipment Required: Good walking shoes, water, & walking stick.
Event Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Moderate
Not suitable for children under age 7.
Length (miles): 2.5
Boots Needed: No
Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No