Walk through History: Rockland County Courthouse and Dutch Garden

The Historical Society of Rockland County Invites You to Join Us for a

Rockland County Courthouse &
Dutch Garden Walk through History

When: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 1:30-3:30 pm
Where: Meeting location provided with your confirmed reservation
Price: Admission is $FREE, but space is strictly limited, and reservations are required

On this special two-hour guided tour led by Judge William Sherwood, we’ll pass through the “new” court building added just ten years ago on our way to the historic 1929 Rockland County Courthouse. Highlights include:

• Classic Art Deco architecture and decoration, including fountains and waterfall depictions.

• Two historic courtrooms in use continuously since 1929 in their original condition.

• A tour of the newly restored Dutch Garden, designed by the famous art critic and landscape architect Mary Mowbray-Clarke.

The courts contain original art from the Art Deco era and new art installed by the Arts in Public Places initiative of Rockland, as well as oil portraits of Rockland County judges. The tour will conclude with light refreshments surrounded by beauty at the Dutch Garden tea house.

To register for this tour, click on the Brown Paper Tickets logo:

Please note: This is an indoor and outdoor walking tour in public facilities that may include security checks. Please be sure to bring proper photo ID. Also, space is strictly limited for our guests’ safety and comfort.

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The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Our mission is to acquire, preserve, and exhibit objects, buildings, and sites that reflect the history of Rockland County and to research, document, promote, and publicize the county’s rich historical heritage for the people of Rockland. The HSRC’s headquarters at 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY, consist of a four-acre site featuring the 7,200 square foot History Center; the historic Jacob Blauvelt House; and the post-and-beam Historic Barn and Carriage House.

The HSRC is open Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 am–5 pm, and Sundays, 12–4 pm, during exhibitions, events, and programs. Library research and tours of the Jacob Blauvelt House are available by appointment by contacting (845) 634-9629. For additional information about HSRC, visit our website at www.RocklandHistory.org.