The December 2025 episode of &quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&quot; started streaming on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10 am, on all major podcast platforms and on the HSRC website.Host Clare Sheridan welcomed Pearl River librarian and local historian James Cassetta for a discussion of his newly published book, When God Awakens in the Hinterlands: A History of Religious Worship in Pearl River, New York. The book explores Pearl River&apos;s spiritual heritage and tells the stories behind the different denominations that have helped shape the Pearl River community.Learn more about James Cassetta&apos;s books and appearances at the <a href='https://pearlriverlibrary.org/'>Pearl River Public Library</a> Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'>www.WRCR.com</a>. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website. The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York. <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'>www.RocklandHistory.org</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The December 2025 episode of &amp;quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&amp;quot; started streaming on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10 am, on all major podcast platforms and on the HSRC website.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host Clare Sheridan welcomed Pearl River librarian and local historian &lt;b&gt;James Cassetta&lt;/b&gt; for a discussion of his newly published book, &lt;em&gt;When God Awakens in the Hinterlands: A History of Religious Worship in Pearl River, New York.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The book explores Pearl River&amp;apos;s spiritual heritage and tells the stories behind the different denominations that have helped shape the Pearl River community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about James Cassetta&amp;apos;s books and appearances at the &lt;a href='https://pearlriverlibrary.org/'&gt;Pearl River Public Library&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and &lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.WRCR.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.RocklandHistory.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The December 2025 episode of "Crossroads of Rockland History" started streaming on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10 am, on all major podcast platforms and on the HSRC website. Host Clare Sheridan welcomed Pearl River librarian and local historian James Cassetta for a discussion of his newly published book, When God Awakens in the Hinterlands: A History of Religious Worship in Pearl River, New York.  The book explores Pearl River's spiritual heritage and tells the stories behind the differ...

James Cassetta:  History of Religious Worship in Pearl River - Crossroads of RocklandHistory

The November episode of &quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&quot; starts streaming on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10 am, on all major podcast platforms and on the HSRC website.Host Clare Sheridan revisited an earlier episode featuring Rockland County Historian Craig Long during which we discussed the importance of the Ramapo Pass in the American Revolution.In addition, host Clare Sheridan shared a summary of this important piece of New York State Revolutionary War History written by the former Rockland County Historian, the late Thomas F. X. Casey. Casey’s summary was part of his remarks at the 225th anniversary of the Camp Ramapough Entrenchments in Hillburn in 2001.This episode is sponsored by the Town of Ramapo. We are grateful for their support of the Historical Society of Rockland County and the &quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&quot; podcast. Further Reading:  225th Anniversary of the Camp Ramapough Entrenchments, <a href='https://nyheritage.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/hsrc/id/4294/rec/1'> South of the Mountains 2002-01, Vol. 46, No. 1. </a> Available online here: https://nyheritage.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/hsrc/id/4294/rec/1 <a href='https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-j-koke/corridor-through-the-mountains/paperback/product-24465744.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4'>Corridor Through the Mountains</a> by Richard J. Koke.  Published by the Orange County Historical Society.  <a href='https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-j-koke/corridor-through-the-mountains/paperback/product-24465744.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4'>https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-j-koke/corridor-through-the-mountains/paperback/product-24465744.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4</a>Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'>www.WRCR.com</a>. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website. The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York. <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'>www.RocklandHistory.org</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The November episode of &amp;quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&amp;quot; starts streaming on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10 am, on all major podcast platforms and on the HSRC website.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host Clare Sheridan revisited an earlier episode featuring Rockland County Historian &lt;b&gt;Craig Long&lt;/b&gt; during which we discussed the importance of the Ramapo Pass in the American Revolution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In addition, host Clare Sheridan shared a summary of this important piece of New York State Revolutionary War History written by the former Rockland County Historian, the late Thomas F. X. Casey. Casey’s summary was part of his remarks at the 225th anniversary of the Camp Ramapough Entrenchments in Hillburn in 2001.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is sponsored by the Town of Ramapo. We are grateful for their support of the Historical Society of Rockland County and the &amp;quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&amp;quot; podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Further Reading:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;225th Anniversary of the Camp Ramapough Entrenchments&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;a href='https://nyheritage.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/hsrc/id/4294/rec/1'&gt; &lt;b&gt;South of the Mountains 2002-01, Vol. 46, No. 1. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; Available online here: https://nyheritage.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/hsrc/id/4294/rec/1&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-j-koke/corridor-through-the-mountains/paperback/product-24465744.html?page=1&amp;amp;pageSize=4'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Corridor Through the Mountains&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; by Richard J. Koke.  Published by the Orange County Historical Society.  &lt;a href='https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-j-koke/corridor-through-the-mountains/paperback/product-24465744.html?page=1&amp;amp;pageSize=4'&gt;https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-j-koke/corridor-through-the-mountains/paperback/product-24465744.html?page=1&amp;amp;pageSize=4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and &lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.WRCR.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.RocklandHistory.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The November episode of "Crossroads of Rockland History" starts streaming on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10 am, on all major podcast platforms and on the HSRC website. Host Clare Sheridan revisited an earlier episode featuring Rockland County Historian Craig Long during which we discussed the importance of the Ramapo Pass in the American Revolution. In addition, host Clare Sheridan shared a summary of this important piece of New York State Revolutionary War History written by the former Rock...

The Ramapo Pass and Entrenchments Near Sidman's Bridge with Craig Long

Episode began streaming on October 20, 2025 at 10am2025 marks 50 years since the HSRC’s history center museum&apos;s cornerstone was laid, following years of work led by John Zehner. Zehner, president of the HSRC from 1954-1978, is widely recognized as the driving force behind the historical society&apos;s success in the mid 20th century. On this episode, Russell Woolley, a lifelong Rocklander shared memories of working with Zehner in the early 1970s in the historic Anglo-Dutch Blauvelt Barn. Russell Woolley is President and Broker Owner of <a href='https://wrightinnyack.com/'>Wright Bros. Real Estate</a>.  He has resided in Rockland County throughout his life and is presently based in Upper Nyack.   He has worked with clients over an extended period and has participated in community activities through service and philanthropy.  John Zehner was a civil engineer by profession.  He played a pivotal role in the establishment and leadership of the Historical Society of Rockland County. His contributions significantly expanded the society&apos;s membership and led to the establishment of a permanent museum building, thereby preserving local history for future generations.Mr. Zehner became affiliated with the historical society in the 1960s when he was appointed as the librarian responsible for managing its book collection.  Mr. Zehner had a deep knowledge and enduring interest in local and American history, which led him to the most important and long-standing volunteer commitment of his life.Under Mr. Under Zehner&apos;s leadership, the society purchased the Jacob Blauvelt Homestead in 1970 as a permanent headquarters.   Then, he led the society in planning and building a fireproof museum in 1977. During his presidency from 1954 to 1978, the society&apos;s membership grew to over 1850, making it one of the most successful in the tri-state rural area.Mr. Zehner authored texts on local history, including a 1995 book on Benedict Arnold&apos;s attempted betrayal, and supported numerous publications and historical markers. Even after retiring as president, he remained active as a trustee and committee member, continuing to contribute ideas and support until shortly before his death in 1996.www.RocklahdHistory.orgCrossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'>www.WRCR.com</a>. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website. The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York. <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'>www.RocklandHistory.org</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Episode began streaming on October 20, 2025 at 10am&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2025 marks 50 years since the HSRC’s history center museum&amp;apos;s cornerstone was laid, following years of work led by John Zehner. Zehner, president of the HSRC from 1954-1978, is widely recognized as the driving force behind the historical society&amp;apos;s success in the mid 20th century. On this episode, Russell Woolley, a lifelong Rocklander shared memories of working with Zehner in the early 1970s in the historic Anglo-Dutch Blauvelt Barn. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Russell Woolley&lt;/b&gt; is President and Broker Owner of &lt;a href='https://wrightinnyack.com/'&gt;Wright Bros. Real Estate&lt;/a&gt;.  He has resided in Rockland County throughout his life and is presently based in Upper Nyack.   He has worked with clients over an extended period and has participated in community activities through service and philanthropy.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;John Zehner&lt;/b&gt; was a civil engineer by profession.  He played a pivotal role in the establishment and leadership of the Historical Society of Rockland County. His contributions significantly expanded the society&amp;apos;s membership and led to the establishment of a permanent museum building, thereby preserving local history for future generations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mr. Zehner became affiliated with the historical society in the 1960s when he was appointed as the librarian responsible for managing its book collection.  Mr. Zehner had a deep knowledge and enduring interest in local and American history, which led him to the most important and long-standing volunteer commitment of his life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Under Mr. Under Zehner&amp;apos;s leadership, the society purchased the Jacob Blauvelt Homestead in 1970 as a permanent headquarters.   Then, he led the society in planning and building a fireproof museum in 1977. During his presidency from 1954 to 1978, the society&amp;apos;s membership grew to over 1850, making it one of the most successful in the tri-state rural area.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mr. Zehner authored texts on local history, including a 1995 book on Benedict Arnold&amp;apos;s attempted betrayal, and supported numerous publications and historical markers. Even after retiring as president, he remained active as a trustee and committee member, continuing to contribute ideas and support until shortly before his death in 1996.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;www.RocklahdHistory.org&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and &lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.WRCR.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.RocklandHistory.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode began streaming on October 20, 2025 at 10am 2025 marks 50 years since the HSRC’s history center museum's cornerstone was laid, following years of work led by John Zehner. Zehner, president of the HSRC from 1954-1978, is widely recognized as the driving force behind the historical society's success in the mid 20th century. On this episode, Russell Woolley, a lifelong Rocklander shared memories of working with Zehner in the early 1970s in the historic Anglo-Dutch Blauvelt Barn.  Ru...

Memories of John Zehner with Russell Woolley - Crossroads of Rockland History

On the September, 2025 episode of &quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&quot; host Clare Sheridan will welcome County Historian Craig Long and two members of the Tappantown Historical Society: Carol LaValle and Larry Vail.  They will all be on hand to discuss the  Historic Homes &amp; Landmark Tour that will take place in Tappan on October 4, 2025. In 1965, the Orangetown Town Board adopted the map outlining the Tappan Historic Area. The tour will be a commemoration of this important milestone. The HSRC will present this Historic Homes &amp; Landmarks Tour of Tappan in partnership with the Tappantown Historical Society. It will be a self-guided walking tour on which a number of houses and other significant buildings within the Tappan Historic Area will be open to the public. The tour both promotes this Orangetown community and its historic importance to Rockland County and will announce events celebrating the 250th anniversary in 2026 of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.For more information about the tour, and a link to order tickets can be found at the HSRC website here:  https://www.rocklandhistory.org/2025-historic-homes---landmarks-tour--tappanCrossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'>www.WRCR.com</a>. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website. The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York. <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'>www.RocklandHistory.org</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On the September, 2025 episode of &amp;quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&amp;quot; host Clare Sheridan will welcome County Historian Craig Long and two members of the Tappantown Historical Society: Carol LaValle and Larry Vail.  They will all be on hand to discuss the  Historic Homes &amp;amp; Landmark Tour that will take place in Tappan on October 4, 2025. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1965, the Orangetown Town Board adopted the map outlining the Tappan Historic Area. The tour will be a commemoration of this important milestone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The HSRC will present this Historic Homes &amp;amp; Landmarks Tour of Tappan in partnership with the Tappantown Historical Society. It will be a self-guided walking tour on which a number of houses and other significant buildings within the Tappan Historic Area will be open to the public. The tour both promotes this Orangetown community and its historic importance to Rockland County and will announce events celebrating the 250th anniversary in 2026 of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about the tour, and a link to order tickets can be found at the HSRC website here:  https://www.rocklandhistory.org/2025-historic-homes---landmarks-tour--tappan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and &lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.WRCR.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.RocklandHistory.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On the September, 2025 episode of "Crossroads of Rockland History" host Clare Sheridan will welcome County Historian Craig Long and two members of the Tappantown Historical Society: Carol LaValle and Larry Vail.  They will all be on hand to discuss the  Historic Homes &amp; Landmark Tour that will take place in Tappan on October 4, 2025.  In 1965, the Orangetown Town Board adopted the map outlining the Tappan Historic Area. The tour will be a commemoration of this important mil...

Historic Homes and Landmarks Tour in Tappan - Crossroads of Rockland History

The August episode of &quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&quot; started streaming on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10 am. On the August, 2025 episode of Crossroads, host Clare Sheridan welcomed Brad Conklin, chair of the Historical Society of the Palisades Interstate Park Region.Before the creation of the vast interstate park spanning New York and New Jersey, people lived and worked there in small villages and hamlets. The Historical Society of the Palisades Interstate Park Region (HS-PIPR) is a grassroots nonprofit organization that works to preserve and share the history of the people and places that were displaced as a result of the park.The HS-PIPR is located in the Tomkins Cove Public Library. 419 North Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986. Its exhibits are open to the public on Saturdays, 1–4pm.Learn more about the HSPIPR through its Facebook group page at <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/697058125011131'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/697058125011131</a>.On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the HS-PIPR will host a reunion of the hamlets that were once part of what is now Harriman State Park. The organization plans to share new bequests, including those from Joan Brooks’s works, as well as the collection of Robert Wallace.On September 27, the HSRC will offer a guided hike to the Letchworth Reservoirs.  Visit www.RocklandHistory.org for info. The reading at the beginning of the episode was an excerpt from author Elizabeth &quot;Perk&quot; Stalter&apos;s book <a href='https://archive.org/details/doodletownhiking0000stal/page/n123/mode/2up'>&quot;Doodletown: Hiking Through History in a Vanished Hamlet on the Hudson.&quot;  </a> ###Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'>www.WRCR.com</a>. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website. The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York. <a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'>www.RocklandHistory.org</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The August episode of &amp;quot;Crossroads of Rockland History&amp;quot; started streaming on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10 am.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;On the August, 2025 episode of Crossroads, host Clare Sheridan welcomed &lt;b&gt;Brad Conklin&lt;/b&gt;, chair of the Historical Society of the Palisades Interstate Park Region.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before the creation of the vast interstate park spanning New York and New Jersey, people lived and worked there in small villages and hamlets. The Historical Society of the Palisades Interstate Park Region (HS-PIPR) is a grassroots nonprofit organization that works to preserve and share the history of the people and places that were displaced as a result of the park.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The HS-PIPR is located in the Tomkins Cove Public Library. 419 North Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986. Its exhibits are open to the public on Saturdays, 1–4pm.&lt;em&gt;Learn more about the HSPIPR through its Facebook group page at &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/697058125011131'&gt;&lt;em&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/697058125011131&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the HS-PIPR will host a reunion of the hamlets that were once part of what is now Harriman State Park. The organization plans to share new bequests, including those from Joan Brooks’s works, as well as the collection of Robert Wallace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On September 27, the HSRC will offer a guided hike to the Letchworth Reservoirs.  Visit www.RocklandHistory.org for info. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The reading at the beginning of the episode was an excerpt from author Elizabeth &amp;quot;Perk&amp;quot; Stalter&amp;apos;s book &lt;a href='https://archive.org/details/doodletownhiking0000stal/page/n123/mode/2up'&gt;&amp;quot;Doodletown: Hiking Through History in a Vanished Hamlet on the Hudson.&amp;quot;  &lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;###&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and &lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.WRCR.com&amp;amp;token=d189d5-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.WRCR.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RocklandHistory.org&amp;amp;token=f7e981-1-1742162334879'&gt;www.RocklandHistory.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The August episode of "Crossroads of Rockland History" started streaming on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10 am.  On the August, 2025 episode of Crossroads, host Clare Sheridan welcomed Brad Conklin, chair of the Historical Society of the Palisades Interstate Park Region. Before the creation of the vast interstate park spanning New York and New Jersey, people lived and worked there in small villages and hamlets. The Historical Society of the Palisades Interstate Park Region (HS-PIPR) is a grassr...

Historical Society of the Palisades Interstate Park Region with Brad Conklin - Crossroads of Rockland History

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