Events

Historic Piermont Walking Tour: From Pangaea to Paper—Featuring the NY & Erie RR

Location

200 Ash Street, Piermont 10968
200 Ash Street
Piermont, NY 10968

County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

• September 12, 2021, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Join Richard Esnard of the Piermont Historical Society -- walk through early 19th century Bogertown and then onto Piermont’s pier. Enjoy exceptional river views while learning about this scenic village, its critical geological history, the Revolution, World War II, and how the railroad impacted the village and the nation. Finish at Flywheel Park to learn about Piermont’s Papermill. Meet in the parking lot behind Confetti’s restaurant at 200 Ash Street. Sponsoring Organization Piermont Historical Society

Contact Information

lolaesnard@gmail.com
9175095429
https://www.facebook.com/piermonthistoricalsociety

Additional Information

Flat walk
Activities: - Visit Piermont’s 1883 Landmark RR Station Museum at 50 Ash Street located on the scenic Erie Path overlooking the Hudson River. [open from 1 - 4 PM]. Hikers can access it via the Erie Path. Motorized visitors park on-site. [details in entries 9/12 and 9/25] -Piermont’s Farmer’s Market in Parelli Park located at Hudson Way, from 10 AM to 3:00 PM.
Additional Equipment Required: Walking shoes, water, and a walking stick.

Event Duration (hours): 2.5
Difficulty: Moderate
Not suitable for children under age 7.
Length (miles): 2.5
Path: Returns to start
Boots Needed: No

Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No