Sparkill History Project, with Larry Vail

▶️ 07/15/24

Sparkill History Project
This program originally aired on July 15, 2024. To listen, click here.

On the July 2024 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History” we turned our attention to the hamlet of Sparkill, NY. Larry Vail of the Sparkill History Project joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss the rich history of this community. Topics discussed were Skunk Hollow, Roads and Railroads, Rockland Cemetery, the Convent and Churches, Hotels, Early Environmental Movement, Oswald Bauer, and more.

Visit the Sparkill History Project at:  https://www.sparkillhistory.org

Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 am, right after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and www.WRCR.com. 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.
 
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.