North Babylon Boy Scout Troop 399

On August 10th, North Babylon BSA Troop 399 embarked on a NYC adventure to hike the Revolutionary War Historic Trail in upper Manhattan. It was an ambitious hike starting at the Dyckman Farmhouse which is the oldest remaining farmhouse in Manhattan and ended at Grants Tomb which is the memorial, museum and resting place for Ulysses S Grant, our 18th president and his wife Julia. Other stops on the hike included:

Inwood Park- contains the last remaining forest on the island of Manhattan

The Cloisters - museum and grounds contain Medieval architecture and artifacts

Fort Tryon Park - former site of Fort Tryon- 2nd highest natural elevation in Manhattan

Ft. Washington Park - contained the only defense of the US Capitol while it was in NYC

1st Dutch Reformed Church founded by Peter Minuet

Alexander Hamilton’s House - The Grange

Morris-Jumel Mansion - served as headquarters for the British and US armies in the Revolutionary War

Sylvan Terrace - cobblestone street with intact 18th century homes

After their adventure through history the scouts continued their hike towards Penn Station. The entire troop was delighted to have pizza and drinks after the challenging hike.

Troop 399 is a Boy Scout Troop based in North Babylon, NY and a member of the Sagtikos District of BSA’s Suffolk County Council. It is sponsored by the North Babylon Lions Club. Originally chartered in 1975, Troop 399 has been serving the community, turning boys into leaders and giving families the opportunity to participate in Scouting for 40 years. For more information you may visit Troop 399’s website at http://northbabylon399.mytroop.us .