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Hike through History: Claudius Smith's Den

The Historical Society of Rockland County Invites You to Join Us for a

Hike through History to 
Claudius Smith's Den

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9:30 am-1 pm \

Where: The meeting and parking location have been provided to registered participants via email. If you registered but did not receive the information, please contact us at [email protected].

Price: $15/person (prepaid reservations are required, Price includes hike and choice of Rockland history book or HSRC T-shirt) 

This history-rich hike led by Gordon Wren and Tony Benedict will take you to Claudius Smith’s Den in Harriman State Park, a rock shelter on the Tuxedo-Rockland border that served as a hideout for the Revolutionary War–era terrorist Claudius Smith—known as “the Cowboy of the Ramapos”—and his gang. 

Additional notes:

• Space on this hike will be strictly limited to to ensure safety.
  
• The hike is rated strenuous, with difficult portions. Participants must be in good hiking shape and wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes.
• This hike will take approximately 3–3.5 hours and has steep sections. Bring water and lunch or snacks.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS HIKE THROUGH HISTORY, CLICK ON THE EVENTBRITE LOGO:

TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY MAIL, DOWNLOAD, FILL OUT, AND RETURN THE PDF FORM BELOW, WITH PAYMENT, BY APRIL 28, 2023,TO:

Historical Society of Rockland County
20 Zukor Road
New City, NY 10956

Or call us at (845) 634-9629 (Wed.-Fri., 10 am-5pm) to reserve with a credit card by phone.

Cancellation policy: Refunds can be given only if your space can be filled prior to the hike. A waiting list will be compiled, and available spaces will be filled on a  first come, first served basis. Only those who have made full payment can be accommodated.

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