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Walk through History: Ringwood Manor
The Historical Society of Rockland County invites you to join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the newly restored and refurbished Ringwood Manor in Ringwood, NJ, a cradle of the early American ironmaking industry.
When: July 12, 2014, 9:45 am - 12 pm
Where: Ringwood Manor State Park, Ringwood, NJ, with an option to continue on to Long Pond Ironworks State Park, Hewitt, NJ
Cost: $FREE for the walk, but bring $3 for museum admission to Ringwood Manor and $7 (per car) parking fee
The Ramapo Mountains' rich magnetite iron deposits made the area a major iron supplier, and Ringwood became the home to a succession of ironmasters for over two hundred years. During the Gilded Age, Ringwood Manor became a large summer estate for partners Peter Cooper and Abram S. Hewitt and their families.
With original historical structures, gardens, and landscapes on 582 acres and extensive historical collections illustrative of family life, community, industry and culture, Ringwood Manor is a unique repository of American history.
The manor tour will be led by Ringwood Resource Specialist Susan Shutte and her curatorial team. After the tour, we will have the chance to explore the Ringwood gardens and grounds.
Bring a bag lunch to eat one of the scenic picnic areas along the Ringwood River.
Those who are interested in exploring further may proceed three miles to Long Pond Ironworks State Park to view the museum and take a walking tour of the historic ironworkers' village led by HSRC Executive Director Susan Deeks.
Directions and further details are available upon registration for this free program.
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The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its mission is to acquire, preserve, and exhibit objects, buildings, and sites that reflect the history of Rockland County and the Lower Hudson Valley and to research, document, promote, and publicize the county's rich historical heritage for the people of Rockland. HSRC's headquarters at 20 Zukor Road, New City, NY, consist of a four-acre site featuring the 7,200 square foot History Center; the historic Jacob Blauvelt House; and the post-and-beam Historic Barn and Carriage House.
The HSRC is open to the public five days a week (Wednesday-Friday, 10 am5 pm; SaturdaySunday, 124 pm) during exhibitions, events, and programs. Library research and tours of the Jacob Blauvelt House are available by appointment by contacting (845) 634-9629. For additional information about HSRC, visit our website at www.RocklandHistory.org.
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LocationRingwood Manor State Park (View)
1304 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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