Celebration of 175th Anniversary of Croton Dam Continues

Celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Croton Dam

Saturday, September 23 at 12:00, historian Cornelia Cotton will be addressing “Historic Prints of the Old Croton Aqueduct.” Hilltop Hanover Farm - at 1271 Hanover Street in Yorktown Heights – will be hosted this event in the classroom building. Refreshments will be served. Contact Robert Giordano with any questions at Yorktownsba@optonline.net. The suggested donation to support Hilltop Hanover’s educational programs for children is $10.

Saturday, September 30 at 12:00, historian Marc Cheshire will speak about “How a Mighty River Was Dammed, Diverted, and Sacrificed to Save NYC from Fire and Pestilence and Create the Great Metropolis It is Today.” Hilltop Hanover Farm – at 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown – will be hosting this event in the historic house. Refreshments will be served. Contact Robert Giordano with any questions at Yorktownsba@optonline.net. The suggested donation to support Hilltop Hanover’s educational programs for children is $10.

Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 PM at the old Croton Dam Gatehouse in Yorktown to commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the Croton Dam. Join State Senator Murphy, County Legislator Kaplowitz, County Legislator Testa, and Yorktown Councilman Lachterman in recognizing this momentous occasion. A reception will follow at Hilltop Hanover Farm – just five minutes away from the Old Croton Dam Gatehouse. The suggested donation of $25 will benefit Hilltop Hanover Farm’s educational program for children. Please RSVP to Robert Giordano at Yorktownsba@optonline.net.