Virtual History Tour of the Town of Haverstraw

In 1616, the name "Haverstroo" made its first known appearance on a Dutch map. In 2016, the Historical Society of Rockland County presented "400 Years of Haverstraw," a self-guided Historic Homes & Landmarks Tour that highlighted the town's rich and vibrant history.

Included among the 10 outstanding sites on the tour were:

Village of Haverstraw: 

  • The Bricktown Inn
  • Van Houten Inn & Tavern
  • Casa Hudson
  • African American Memorial Park
  • Chapel of Our Lady
  • Little Italianate Building/Mario's Barbershop


Town of Haverstraw

  • Garner Historic District
  • Trinity Episcopal Church
  • Suffern House
  • Filors House


To take the tour online, click here.

Special thanks to Beckerle Lumber Remodeling Showrooms, our 2016 Historic Homes & Landmarks Tour sponsor!

Bricktown Inn

Chapel of Our Lady

Garner Historic District