PHM History Hikes: West Point Foundry

Description: Looking for an exciting way to explore local history and the natural beauty of Cold Spring at the same time? Then join us for an outdoor, socially distant history hike of the West Point Foundry Preserve! Mark Forlow, chair of the Putnam History Museum and the author of West Point Foundry, will lead participants through the Preserve and discuss the history of the WPF. Sites include the 1865 Administrative Building and Foundry Cove.

The hike and tour will last approximately 90 minutes. Masks will be required at all times, active/outdoor attire strongly suggested.

To facilitate social distancing, registration will be capped at 10 participants. Participants will be required to sign a release before the event.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phm-history-hikes-west-point-foundry-tickets-124455897941

Starting Location: West Point Foundry Preserve, 80 Kemble Ave, Cold Spring, NY 10516

Tour Led By:  PHM Board Chair and Village Historian Mark Forlow

Topic: The history of the West Point Foundry

Difficulty: Moderate

Cost: Suggested donation of $10.00

Funding for this program is made possible with a National Endowment for the Humanities CARES Grant.