Young Friends: Gaining Ground
by David Pugh
In March the Young Friends traveled to the Village of Tarrytown in Westchester County for private tours of Lyndhurst, one of the country's best gothic revival mansions, and Sunnyside, the picturesque home of author Washington Irving.
Moving from past to present, we visited the Village of Irvington waterfront and the Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington. This experience helped us gain greater understanding of the region's grand history and the role Scenic Hudson plays in rejuvenating riverfront communities.
Great River Sweep 2002
In April we organized an Orange County Great River Sweep on Constitution Island, part of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the Village of Highland Falls. Since Sept. 11 Constitution Island has been closed due to its connection with West Point, but the academy kindly gave us access to the site for the cleanup.
It was a beautiful day for a sweep. We removed trash from the waterfront and worked on trails and other facilities on the island. Our city supporters look forward to these events as a way to get outside, enjoy spring and learn some history in the process.
For summer we have planned a trip to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival at Boscobel Restoration in the Hamlet of Garrison in Putnam County, as well as various hikes and, if you can believe it, our annual fall party.
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| Young Friends members take a break during a Constitution Marsh Great River Sweep. |
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