Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

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Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct is a private, non profit volunteer organization formed to protect and preserve the Old Croton Aqueduct and Trail that runs from Manhattan up to Croton, NY.

REminder! Thu Sept 10 - 6:30pm: Life During Wartime: Caught in the Crossfire of the Neutral Ground https://aqueduct.org...
09/05/2026

REminder! Thu Sept 10 - 6:30pm: Life During Wartime: Caught in the Crossfire of the Neutral Ground

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=475

Divided neighbors. Fractured families. During the Revolutionary War, today's rivertowns were part of a treacherous, lawless borderland. Join us for a special evening outside of the Keeper's House to hear how two local families – the Dyckmans and the Odells – fought, survived, and altered the course of the war in Westchester's Neutral Ground.

EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED IN CASE OF RAIN

Please register for this event.

East Lawn of the Keeper’s House, 15 Walnut Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

You won't want to miss the 3rd Annual Aquefest!We're celebrating our beloved Aqueduct, the 10th Anniversary of the resto...
09/04/2026

You won't want to miss the 3rd Annual Aquefest!

We're celebrating our beloved Aqueduct, the 10th Anniversary of the restored Keeper's House and the Irish laborers who built the Aqueduct tunnel!

Full program coming soon!

For more information: https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=476

Exhibit: Bear Miller's Views of the Palisadeshttps://aqueduct.org/events/bear-millers-views-of-the-palisades/Exhibit on...
09/03/2026

Exhibit: Bear Miller's Views of the Palisades

https://aqueduct.org/events/bear-millers-views-of-the-palisades/

Exhibit on display at the Keeper’s House during open hours, Sat/Sun 1-4pm

One of the most fabulous features of our Trailway experience is the spectacular views of the Palisades. We’ll be exploring these views—and the history of what we can see from our trail—in an upcoming exhibit and program series.

Check out a new exhibit at the Keeper’s House featuring a collection of acrylic paintings by local artist Edward “Bear” Miller, exploring views of the Palisades from along the Hudson River. The collection invites us to contemplate the geological and social history of the Palisades, as well as the history of the industrial structures that still dot our shoreline.

Stop by the Keeper’s House during open hours to see the exhibit and learn more!

15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry

Fri Oct 30 - 5pm: Halloween Spectacular featuring Ghostbusters (1984) https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=492The Halloween f...
09/03/2026

Fri Oct 30 - 5pm: Halloween Spectacular featuring Ghostbusters (1984)

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=492

The Halloween fun starts the night before the season on the OCA with the return of our Halloween Spectacular! Enjoy the games, decorations, crafts and of course, candy as the spooky holiday kicks into full gear on the OCA! Make sure to stop by the Keeper's House Visitor Center in your best costume before we kick off the movie at dark!

NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

Wed Oct 21 - 10am: The Great 41 Mile Challenge – Walk 3 of 3 West 125th Street to 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue https://aq...
09/03/2026

Wed Oct 21 - 10am: The Great 41 Mile Challenge – Walk 3 of 3 West 125th Street to 42nd Street & Fifth Avenue

https://aqueduct.org/events/the-great-41-mile-challenge-2026/

Walk Leaders: Michelle Pollack & Rob Raven

Approximately 5 miles, 4 hours

This is the final walk of the 41 Mile Challenge. For those who have walked the entire 26 miles of the Old Croton Aqueduct in Westchester, completing all 3 of these walks entitles you to a 41 Mile Patch & Certificate. For this walk, we will enjoy a stroll across Central Park and will end at the Main Branch of the NYC Public Library on 42nd Sreet.

Walks will be held on the following Wednesdays: 9/23, 10/7 and 10/21.

Registration required: In the event of inclement weather, alternate dates will be offered.

We Oct 7 - 10am: The Great 41 Mile Challenge – Walk 2 of 3 – Fordham Road to West 125th Street https://aqueduct.org/eve...
09/03/2026

We Oct 7 - 10am: The Great 41 Mile Challenge – Walk 2 of 3 – Fordham Road to West 125th Street

https://aqueduct.org/events/the-great-41-mile-challenge-2026/

Walk Leaders: Michelle Pollack & Rob Raven

Approximately 5 miles, 4 hours

These walks are a continuation of our popular 26 Mile Challenge and are designed for those who want to earn their 41 Mile Patch & Certificate. If you have already completed the 26 miles of the OCA in Westchester, at the end of these walks you will be eligible to receive the 41 Mile Patch & Certificate awarded by the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct.

Walks will be held on the following Wednesdays: 9/23, 10/7 and 10/21.

Reistration required. In the even of inclement weather, an alternate date will be provided.

Sat Oct 3 - 9:30am: Divided Loyalties – Revolutionary War on the Aqueduct: Dobbs Ferry https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=4...
09/03/2026

Sat Oct 3 - 9:30am: Divided Loyalties – Revolutionary War on the Aqueduct: Dobbs Ferry

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=491

The Old Croton Aqueduct between Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson crosses several colonial tenant farms impacted by the Revolutionary War. Walk and learn how the war divided neighbors and families into patriots or loyalists and everything in between. Discuss their lives in the dangerous, war-torn contested ground of Westchester County and how it shaped our area following its conclusion.

Registrtion required

Sat Oct 3 - 9am: Keeper’s Scarecrow Parade - Scarecrow Assembly Dayhttps://aqueduct.org/scarecrow-parade-2026/Come one,...
09/03/2026

Sat Oct 3 - 9am: Keeper’s Scarecrow Parade - Scarecrow Assembly Day

https://aqueduct.org/scarecrow-parade-2026/

Come one, come all, to help us create a Parade of Scarecrows on the Old Croton Aqueduct!

Have fun! And have a good time coming up with great scarecrow ideas to make Dobbs Ferry’s Aqueduct trail a festive spot this fall.

Here’s what you need to know:

All scarecrows will be set up on October 3 from 9am to 2pm, on the Aqueduct Trail near the Keeper’s House.(Rain date October 4) Scarecrows will be on display from October 3-31.

YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR SCARECROW(s) BY SEPTEMBER 24TH. OTHERWISE WE MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH HAYBALES AND POLES READY FOR YOU.

The care of your scarecrow is important! By registering, you agree to maintain your handiwork, and make repairs if necessary.

Schools, camps, religious groups and volunteer groups can contact Laura Compagni at the email address below to set up a workshop time that works for them.

PLEASE ASK LAURA COMPAGNI, PARKS EDUCATOR, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: [email protected]

NOTE: Please have the resposible adult register the scarecrow(s) for your group or family. Once you have completed registration you will receive an email with instructions on how to send us your Scarecrow Name(s) and the name of the child, group or family that are making them so we can create labels!

REgistration required.

Sat Sept 26 - 9:30am: Divided Loyalties – Revolutionary War on the Aqueduct: Irvington https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=...
09/03/2026

Sat Sept 26 - 9:30am: Divided Loyalties – Revolutionary War on the Aqueduct: Irvington

https://aqueduct.org/event/?id=490

The Old Croton Aqueduct between Irvington and South Tarrytown crosses several colonial tenant farms impacted by the Revolutionary War. Walk and learn how the war divided neighbors and families into patriots or loyalists and everything in between. Discuss their lives in the dangerous, war-torn contested ground of Westchester County and how it shaped our area following its conclusion.

Registration required.

Wed Sept 23 - 10am: The Great 41 Mile Challenge - Walk 1 of 3Lawton Street to Fordham Roadhttps://aqueduct.org/events/th...
09/03/2026

Wed Sept 23 - 10am: The Great 41 Mile Challenge - Walk 1 of 3
Lawton Street to Fordham Road

https://aqueduct.org/events/the-great-41-mile-challenge-2026/

Walk Leaders: Michelle Pollack and Rob Raven

Approximately 4 miles, 3 hours.

These walks are a continuation of our very popular 26 Mile Challenge and are designed for those who want to earn their 41 Mile Patch & Certificate. Over the course of 3 walks, we will cover the 15 miles of the Old Croton Aqueduct within the borders of New York City, starting at the northern end of Van Cortlandt Park and ending at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. If you have already completed the 26 miles of the OCA trail in Westchester, you will be eligible to receive a 41 Mile Patch & Certificate when you complete these 3 walks.

Walks will be held on the following Wednesdays: 9/23, 10/7 and 10/21.

Registration required. In the even of inclement weather, alternate dates will be offered.

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15 Walnut Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY
10522

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