Red Banks

Many of the explorers who followed Columbus were more interested in finding an easy route to Asia than they were in exploring and settling this continent. In 1634 Jean Nicolet, emissary of Gov. Samuel de Champlain of New France, landed ...

First Congregational United Church of Christ of Berea

Seven original members, who were staunch abolitionists, organized the First Congregational Church of Berea in the nearby Union School House on June 9, 1855. These members publicly articulated opposition to slavery and their desire for a church with full local ...

Hambletonian

Hambletonian,

world famous standard bred harness racing stallion lived on a nearby farm, where he died in 1876 a the age of 27. Monument, west on Hambletonian Avenue.

Marker is at the intersection of High Street (New York Route 94) and Hambletonian ...

U.S. Servicemen and Women Held Prisoner by Terrorists Memorial

To honor U.S. Servicemen and Women held prisoner by terrorists.

In Memory of

Colonel Rich Higgins, USMC

15 January 1945 - 6 July 1990

National War College Class 1985

Qui procol hing, qui ante deim periit:

sed miles sed pro patria

He died far away, before his ...

Millersburg Ferry

The only surviving ferry service across the Susquehanna began as early as 1825. Boats were poled by manpower until 1873, when the first paddlewheeler was acquired. In the 1920's, gasoline engines replaced steam power, and the paddlewheels were shifted from ...

Baldwin University

In 1845, Baldwin Institute, one of the first schools in the area open to all students regardless of gender, race, or creed, was chartered. The wealth generated by the sandstone and grindstone industries of Berea allowed John Baldwin to found ...

The Music Pavilion / Gazebo

In July 1891, a group of men, realizing the need of the town, formed a committee to have a music stand or pavilion built for the community. The structure was to have several purposes after construction. It would be used ...

Site of Daniel D. Tompkins Birthplace

Near This Spot Was Born June 21st 1774

Daniel D. Tompkins

Governor Of The State Of New York 1807-1817

Vice-President Of The United States 1817-1825

This Site Is Marked By

The Westchester County Historical Society

Through The Generosity Of Charles Butler Esq.

1897

[ lower plaque ]

The monument ...

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

The first African-American families moved to Hitchcock in 1892, and by 1900 additional families had joined them. Many would form the nucleus of the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church when it was organized in 1901. The Rev. J. L. Luckett served ...

B. F. White

--1800-1879--

Song writer, teacher, editor, lived in Hamilton, 1843-c.1868, was mayor, 1865. Near this spot in 1844 he published Sacred Harp, a “fa-sol-la” acappella singing school book now in its 14th edition.

White taught in a local academy, conducted singing schools ...