Croton Point Park: Westchester's Jewel on the Hudson

by Caroline Curvan

Overview

Less than an hour by train from New York City...

Croton Point Park encapsulates the history, beauty and promise of the Hudson Valley. The Westchester County Park encompasses miles of Hudson River shoreline with astonishing views and remnants of the region’s past. Incredible shell mounds shed light on the Native peoples who inhabited the area generations prior to European colonization. The remains of the first commercial vineyards in the Northeast are just steps away from historic brickyards that helped build Manhattan. The Point served as a dumping ground for years until local efforts restored the park into a model of environmental conservation. Today, bald eagles have returned to nest alongside visitors exploring remarkable landmarks, sailing the waters of the Hudson or enjoying a scenic picnic.

Authors Scott Craven and Caroline Ranald Curvan present Westchester’s crown jewel, Croton Point Park.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467152389
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Landmarks
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Scott Craven is a former Ossining police captain whose master’s thesis focused on an environmental history of the area. As the historian of the Town of Ossining and an avid fisherman, paddler and cyclist, he knows the Point better than most. Over the years, he has naturally connected with many people whose passion and expertise regarding different aspects of the Point have helped us weave its history into a compelling story. Caroline Ranald Curvan is professional researcher and writer. She recently led the research team for a critically acclaimed American Masters/PBS documentary entitled Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page. A writer with popular local blog (OssiningHistoryontheRun.com) and an adjunct professor of research and composition, she is a deep and passionate student of history.

Table of Contents

Land Acknowledgement 5

Preface 7

Acknowledgements 11

Introduction 15

1 Geology 19

2 The First People 33

3 The American Revolution 49

4 Grapes and Bricks 63

5 Parks and Camps 83

6 Environmental Movements 97

7 Wild Croton Point 111

8 Other Things to Do 129

Notes 141

Bibliography 145

Index 155

About the Authors 159