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Retracing the Capture of Major Andre

April 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free
This bronze tablet depicts the capture at Tarrytown of British spy John Andre during the American Revolution.

Discover the location of the capture of Revolutionary War spy Major John Andre. Hear the story about this moment in history, which played a crucial role in the American victory. View the monument to the three local captors of Andre at Patriots Park. Walk along the Old Croton Aqueduct and hear the history of the Aqueduct that brought water to a thirsty NYC in 1842. Optional stop at the nearby Historical Society for a short visit to the museum to see artifacts relating to the Capture of Andre. Return to the starting point of the walk.

Length: approximately 4 miles in 2 hours (not including visit to exhibit).

Details

Date:
April 29
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://aqueduct.org/events

Organizer

Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct
Phone:
914-693-0529
Email:
info@aqueduct.org
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Venue

Sleepy Hollow High School
210 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 United States
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