Crossroads of Rockland History: Mount Moor Cemetery

▶️ 10/21/24

On the October 2024 episode of Crossroads of Rockland History, Bill Batson, incoming President of the Friends of Mount Moor Cemetery, joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss the upcoming Veterans Day Program at Mount Moor Cemetery.

Mount Moor African American Cemetery, also known as Mount Moor Cemetery, is a historic African American cemetery located at Palisades Center, West Nyack. It was established in 1849 and contains approximately 90 known graves including veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I. 

Veterans Day Program

Buffalo Soldiers of Rockland County and Friends of Mount Moor Cemetery Present

A Veterans Day Service

Monday, November 11, 12 noon

Mt. Moor Cemetery

1000 Palisades Center Drive

West Nyack, NY  10994

For information, contact: 845-362-6227 

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.