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Dobbs Ferry Road to Freedom Walk
Location
Starts at Gould Park, Dobbs Ferry; Continues at Mead House, 12 Elm Street, Dobbs Ferry
Gould Park Entrance at Washington Avenue off Ashford Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-3315
County: Westchester
Region: Lower Hudson
Date(s)
- September 18, 2022, 1:00PM
Details
Event Type Historic Site Tour/History Description The Dobbs Ferry Road to Freedom Walk begins at 1:00pm at Gould Park, Dobbs Ferry. It commemorates a turning point in the Revolutionary War when on August 19, 1781, the Continental Army under George Washington departed their encampment in our area to march 400 miles to attack the British army at Yorktown, Virginia. The program continues at 2:00pm at the Mead House, 12 Elm Street, Dobbs Ferry. The Road to Freedom Walk is a program of the Dobbs Ferry Historical Society. We thank the principal sponsors of the event, Tensor Foundation and the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. Organization Hosting the Event Dobbs Ferry Historical Society Phone Number (914) 693-8498 Contact Email lapborkow@aol.comAdditional Information
Additional Equipment Required: comfortable walking shoesEvent Duration (hours): 3
Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: The second part of the program on the lawn of the Mead House is more accessible than the Walk.