April 29th, 2018, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Brown/Barrett Farm and Hawk Rock, including 3 stone chambers. Here are the details.
Thanks to everyone for another great year of "Magical History Tours"! We'll see you in the Spring of 2018!
October 1st, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Denny Mine, the John Allan Pond, and the Appalachian Trail. Here are the details.
SATURDAY UPDATE: Due to the rainy forecast for tomorrow, we're postponing the hike until next Sunday, September 10th, at 11 am. Hope to see you then!
September 3rd, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" - We'll be hiking to the King's Chamber, the old CCC Camp, and the Hadden Farm. We'll meet at the end of Waywayanda Court in Kent, which is off of Pudding Street. For all the details email [email protected], or visit our Facebook page. Rain date is September 10th, same time.
August 6th, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" through Brown's Quarry, the Townsend 's Fairview Farm and explosives bunker, and down Coles Mills Road to the patriot Russell Farm. The hike covers approximately 4.5 miles, up and down hills, over rocky terrain. We'll meet at the "Ninham Field Headquarters" parking area on Gipsy Trail Road in Kent. Bring lunch or a snack, tick repellent, and plenty of water. Wear good sturdy hiking shoes. For complete details email [email protected].
July 2nd, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to Wonder Lake, the summer playground of actress Elizabeth Montgomery. The details can be found here.
We'll be conducting a private hike in June for the Girl Scouts, then returning in July with our public hikes. Stay tuned for details!
May 7th, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Brown/Barrett Farm, Including 3 Stone Chambers, and Hawk Rock. Don't miss this great hike to a colonial era farm site, and to Hawk Rock, a spiritual ceremonial site for our Native American predecessors. The details can be found here.
Thanks to all for a great 2016 Season of Magical History Tours, see you in the Spring of 2017!
November 6th, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Parker Farm and Parker Cemetery, located off of Nimham Road in Kent. Members of the Parker family served in the Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
October 2nd, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the King's Chamber, another nearby chamber, the former CCC Camp, and the remains of the Hadden farm, starting in Kent and hiking into Putnam Valley. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
September 4th, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" - Join us for our hike to the Denny Mine, the John Allen Pond, and the Appalachian Trail in Putnam Valley. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
August 7th, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to Wonder Lake and Laurel Pond from Mooney Hill Road. This property was once owned by the Cushman and Montgomery families, and was Elizabeth Montgomery's ("Bewitched") favorite getaway in the world. For the first time, we'll be hiking into the state park from the north. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
July 10th, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" Up Mount Nimham, including an old mining area, explosives bunker, colonial farm site with corbelled stone chamber, and the fire tower. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
UPDATE: The May 7th Hike is postponed until Sunday, May 15th, 11:00 am due to rainy forecast.
May 1st, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Brown/Barrett/Mead Farm, including 3 stone chambers, and Hawk Rock, a Native American ceremonial center. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
November 1st, 2015, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" of the Hill Cemetery, Hill-Agor Farm, Former Mahopac Airport, Lake MacGregor, and Austin Road. Here are the details: Magical History Tour Nov 1 2015
October 4th, 2015, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" around White Pond. The rain date is October 11th. Here are the details: Magical History Tour Oct 4 2015
September 13th, 2015 hike to Wonder Lake is postponed until September 20th at 11:00 am due to weather concerns. Here are the details: Magical History Tour Sept 20 2015
July 5th, 2015, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Brown/Barrett/Mead Farm With 3 Stone Chambers, and Hawk Rock, a ceremonial center for the Native Americans who lived here before the European settlers. This hike covers approximately 4.25 miles roundtrip, up and down hills. Here are the details: Magical History Tour July 5 2015
June 7th, 2015, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Roaring Brook Property, the King's Chamber, and the CCC Camp. Please join us for this 4.25 mile hike down Old Shaw Street from Kent into Putnam Valley. Here are the details: Magical History Tour June 7 2015
May 3rd, 2015, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Denny Mine, the John Allen Pond, & the Appalachian Trail. Please join us for this 4 mile hike up to the Denny Mine, and then on to the John Allen Pond and the AT. The climb up to the mine is a bit steep, but otherwise this is a moderate hike. Here are the details: Magical History Tour May 3 2015
November 2nd, 2014, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Shaw's Hill: We'll be visiting the colonial era farms of two patriots, Robert Shaw and Lemuel Munger. This 3.25 mile roundtrip hike will include some off-trail hiking through beautiful forestland. Here are the details: Magical History Tour November 2 2014
October 5th, 2014, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Hawk Rock from Gipsy Trail Road: We'll be meeting at the DEC parking area on Gipsy Trail Road to hike approximately 4.5 miles round-trip through beautiful forestland, hills and valleys to the Native American ceremonial site known as Hawk Rock. The historical focus will be on Native American history and an unsung hero of the American Revolution, Chief Daniel Nimham. Here are the details: Magical History Tour October 5 2014
September 7th, 2014, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" Down Coles Mills Road to the Russell Farm. Here are the details: Magical History Tour September 7 2014
August 3rd, 2014, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Hawkins/Light/Parker/Maynard Farm: We'll be meeting at the main parking area on Mount Nimham, and journey through a combination of trails and off-trail hiking to the farm of the Revolutionary War patriot, Samuel Hawkins, along the northern base of the mountain. Here are the details: Magical History Tour August 3 2014
July 12th 2014, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" To the Farmers Mills Cemeteries: We'll meet at the White Pond MUA parking area on White Pond Road in Kent, and hike to the 3 Farmers Mills Cemeteries to honor our local patriots who served in the War of Independence and subsequent conflicts to preserve our freedom. Here are the details: Magical History Tour July 12 2014
June 1st 2014, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" Up Mount Nimham: We'll be hiking from the DEC parking area on Gipsy Trail Road in Kent, through Brown's Quarry (an active mining area in the 1700s and 1800s), then up through the Fairview Farm, and finally to the top and the fire tower. Here are the details: Magical History Tour June 1 2014
Our next free "Magical History Tour" will take us to the King's Chamber and the old CCC Camp in Putnam Valley on Sunday, May 4th, at 11:00 am. Here are the details: Magical History Tour May 4 2014
Our first "Magical History Tour" of 2014 will take place on Sunday, April 13, 11:00 am. We'll be hiking to the Brown/Barrett Colonial Farm site, with several stone chambers, and then on to Hawk Rock. Here are the details: Magical History Tour April 13 2014
Our 2014 "Magical History Tours" will resume in April of 2014 - stay tuned for details!
Sunday, December 1, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Wonder Lake, the playground of the Robert & Elizabeth Montgomery family, and the Cushman family.
Sunday, November 3, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Hill Cemetery, the Hill-Agor Farm, the Mahopac Airport, Lake MacGregor & Austin Road.
Sunday, October 6, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Hawk Rock from the Northrup Farm/Gipsy Trail Road.
Sunday, September 1, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Shaw's Hill, including direct descendants of the patriot Robert Shaw.
Sunday, August 4, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Northrup & Nichols Farms, the birthplace of Daniel Drew, & the Wappinger Memorial.
Sunday, July 7, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" down Coles Mills Road to the Russell Farm.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" through Brown's Quarry, the Fairview Farm, and up to the top of Mount Nimham.
Sunday, May 5, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the King's Chamber & CCC Camp.
Sunday, April 14, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Brown-Barrett Colonial Farmsite, & Hawk Rock, including 3 stone chambers.
Sunday, November 4, 2012, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Wonder Lake.
Sunday, October 7, 2012, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" from the Northrup Farm (Gypsy Trail Road) to Hawk Rock - see "Current Issues" for details.
Sunday, September 2, 2012, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" Up Shaw's Hill (California Hill) in Kent - see "Current Issues" for details.
Sunday, August 5th, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to Camp Alamar. See "Current Issues" for details.
Sunday, July 1, 2012, 11:00 am: "The Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to the King's Chamber and Former CCC Camp. See "Current Issues" for details.
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 7:30 pm: Tom Maxson presents "The Corbelled Stone Chambers of Kent" at the Yorktown Historical Society, Hart Library, Shrub Oak.
Sunday, June 10, 11:00am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike Bicentennial Edition - Mount Nimham - See Current Issues for details
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 11:00am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to the Parker Farm & Cemetery in Kent - see Current Issues for details.
Sunday, April 15, 2012, 11:00am: Highlands Preservation's "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to Hawk Rock & 3 Stone Chambers To Celebrate Kent's 195th Birthday - See Current Issues for details.
Sunday, March 25, 2012, 4:30pm: Tom Maxson Presents "The Corbelled Stone Chambers of Kent" at the South Salem, NY Library
Sunday, December 4th, 11:00 am: The "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" down Old Coles Mills Road - see "Current Issues" tab for details.
Sunday, November 6th, 11:00 am: The "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to and around Wonder Lake: Join Tom Maxson and Ed Illiano as they take you to the former playground of the Cushman and Montgomery (actors Robert and his daughter, Elizabeth) families. See the "Current Issues" tab for details.
Sunday, October 2nd, 11:00 am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike Around White Pond. See "Current Issues" tab for hike details.
Thursday, August 25, 7:30pm: The Kent Historical Society presents HP Chairman Tom Maxson, "The Virtual Kent Cemeteries Tour - Part 1". Tom Maxson will provide a pictorial tour of some of Kent's remote cemeteries, including the First Kent Baptist Church Cemetery and the Parker Family Cemetery.
Sunday, September 4, 11:00 am: The rescheduled "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to Hawk Rock via the William A. Northrup/Ulysses Northrup Farm.
Sunday, August 7, 2011, 11:00am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to Hawk Rock from the Southwest - see Current Issues Tab for details or click here.
*RESCHEDULED DATE* Sunday, July 10, 2011, 1:00pm: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to Mount Nimham. See "Current Issues" tab for hike details.
Thursday, June 23, 2011, 7:30pm: Tom Maxson presents "Mount Nimham: The Ridge of Patriots" at the Kent Historical Society.
Sunday, June 5, 2011, 11:00am: "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to the Parker Farm & Parker Cemetery in Kent. For details, see Current Issues tab.
Sunday, May 1, 2001 11:00am; Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to Shaw's Hill (aka California Hill), including 2 colonial-era farm sites - details can be found under the Current Issues tab.
April 16, 2011 10:00pm: "Gasland" is being presented at Arts on the Lake in Lake Carmel - See the 2010 documentary film that made the term "hydro-fracking" synonymous with "honey, it's time to move!"
details at http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=15416&uid=357070209198
April 3, 2011 11:00am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to Hawk Rock & Stone Chambers - Meet at end of Whangtown Road in Kent - see Current Issues Tab for hike details
March 19, 2011 9:00am - 5:00pm: Putnam County History Conference, Mahopac Library: Tom Maxson will be presenting "Putnam County's Past Cast in Stone" as part of the Local Historians' Round Table.
November 18, 2010 7:30pm: Tom Maxson Presents "The Corbelled Stone Chambers of Kent" at the Kent Historical Society, 770 Route 52, Lake Carmel (the Kent Recreation Offices)
Spring/Summer/Fall 2010 Continuation of Stone Chamber Surveys
May 2, 2010 10:30am Annual Hike to Hawk Rock & 3 Stone Chambers, meet at end of Whangtown Road, Kent - co-sponsored by the KCAC
April 25, 2010 3:00pm Presentation of the Petra Productions Video entitled "The Stone Chambers of Putnam County" and "Origin of the Stone Chambers - A Debate Between Martin Brech and Jim Baker" (Q/A & Discussion to Follow), Lake Carmel Community Center, 10 Huegenot Road, Lake Carmel - sponsored by the KCAC
April 17, 2010 4:00pm New England Antiquities Research Association Spring Conference, Panel Discussion on Historic Preservation, Holiday Inn, Kingston New York
January 31, 2010 3:00pm Presentation: The Corbelled Stone Chambers of Kent, North Salem Public Library
October 4, 2009 11:00am Mount Nimham Hike - co-sponsored by the KCAC
August 27, 2009 7:30pm Presentation & Book Signing: Mount Nimham: The Ridge of Patriots, Kent Historical Society, 770 Route 52, Kent Lakes NY
August 9, 2009 10:30am California Hill Hike, co-sponsored by the KCAC; Meet at DEC Parking Area on Gordon Road
Contact for more information -
Thanks to everyone for another great year of "Magical History Tours"! We'll see you in the Spring of 2018!
October 1st, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Denny Mine, the John Allan Pond, and the Appalachian Trail. Here are the details.
SATURDAY UPDATE: Due to the rainy forecast for tomorrow, we're postponing the hike until next Sunday, September 10th, at 11 am. Hope to see you then!
September 3rd, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" - We'll be hiking to the King's Chamber, the old CCC Camp, and the Hadden Farm. We'll meet at the end of Waywayanda Court in Kent, which is off of Pudding Street. For all the details email [email protected], or visit our Facebook page. Rain date is September 10th, same time.
August 6th, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" through Brown's Quarry, the Townsend 's Fairview Farm and explosives bunker, and down Coles Mills Road to the patriot Russell Farm. The hike covers approximately 4.5 miles, up and down hills, over rocky terrain. We'll meet at the "Ninham Field Headquarters" parking area on Gipsy Trail Road in Kent. Bring lunch or a snack, tick repellent, and plenty of water. Wear good sturdy hiking shoes. For complete details email [email protected].
July 2nd, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to Wonder Lake, the summer playground of actress Elizabeth Montgomery. The details can be found here.
We'll be conducting a private hike in June for the Girl Scouts, then returning in July with our public hikes. Stay tuned for details!
May 7th, 2017, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Brown/Barrett Farm, Including 3 Stone Chambers, and Hawk Rock. Don't miss this great hike to a colonial era farm site, and to Hawk Rock, a spiritual ceremonial site for our Native American predecessors. The details can be found here.
Thanks to all for a great 2016 Season of Magical History Tours, see you in the Spring of 2017!
November 6th, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Parker Farm and Parker Cemetery, located off of Nimham Road in Kent. Members of the Parker family served in the Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
October 2nd, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the King's Chamber, another nearby chamber, the former CCC Camp, and the remains of the Hadden farm, starting in Kent and hiking into Putnam Valley. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
September 4th, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" - Join us for our hike to the Denny Mine, the John Allen Pond, and the Appalachian Trail in Putnam Valley. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
August 7th, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to Wonder Lake and Laurel Pond from Mooney Hill Road. This property was once owned by the Cushman and Montgomery families, and was Elizabeth Montgomery's ("Bewitched") favorite getaway in the world. For the first time, we'll be hiking into the state park from the north. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
July 10th, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" Up Mount Nimham, including an old mining area, explosives bunker, colonial farm site with corbelled stone chamber, and the fire tower. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
UPDATE: The May 7th Hike is postponed until Sunday, May 15th, 11:00 am due to rainy forecast.
May 1st, 2016, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Brown/Barrett/Mead Farm, including 3 stone chambers, and Hawk Rock, a Native American ceremonial center. Details can be found at our facebook page here.
November 1st, 2015, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" of the Hill Cemetery, Hill-Agor Farm, Former Mahopac Airport, Lake MacGregor, and Austin Road. Here are the details: Magical History Tour Nov 1 2015
October 4th, 2015, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" around White Pond. The rain date is October 11th. Here are the details: Magical History Tour Oct 4 2015
September 13th, 2015 hike to Wonder Lake is postponed until September 20th at 11:00 am due to weather concerns. Here are the details: Magical History Tour Sept 20 2015
July 5th, 2015, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Brown/Barrett/Mead Farm With 3 Stone Chambers, and Hawk Rock, a ceremonial center for the Native Americans who lived here before the European settlers. This hike covers approximately 4.25 miles roundtrip, up and down hills. Here are the details: Magical History Tour July 5 2015
June 7th, 2015, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Roaring Brook Property, the King's Chamber, and the CCC Camp. Please join us for this 4.25 mile hike down Old Shaw Street from Kent into Putnam Valley. Here are the details: Magical History Tour June 7 2015
May 3rd, 2015, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Denny Mine, the John Allen Pond, & the Appalachian Trail. Please join us for this 4 mile hike up to the Denny Mine, and then on to the John Allen Pond and the AT. The climb up to the mine is a bit steep, but otherwise this is a moderate hike. Here are the details: Magical History Tour May 3 2015
November 2nd, 2014, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Shaw's Hill: We'll be visiting the colonial era farms of two patriots, Robert Shaw and Lemuel Munger. This 3.25 mile roundtrip hike will include some off-trail hiking through beautiful forestland. Here are the details: Magical History Tour November 2 2014
October 5th, 2014, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Hawk Rock from Gipsy Trail Road: We'll be meeting at the DEC parking area on Gipsy Trail Road to hike approximately 4.5 miles round-trip through beautiful forestland, hills and valleys to the Native American ceremonial site known as Hawk Rock. The historical focus will be on Native American history and an unsung hero of the American Revolution, Chief Daniel Nimham. Here are the details: Magical History Tour October 5 2014
September 7th, 2014, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" Down Coles Mills Road to the Russell Farm. Here are the details: Magical History Tour September 7 2014
August 3rd, 2014, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" to the Hawkins/Light/Parker/Maynard Farm: We'll be meeting at the main parking area on Mount Nimham, and journey through a combination of trails and off-trail hiking to the farm of the Revolutionary War patriot, Samuel Hawkins, along the northern base of the mountain. Here are the details: Magical History Tour August 3 2014
July 12th 2014, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" To the Farmers Mills Cemeteries: We'll meet at the White Pond MUA parking area on White Pond Road in Kent, and hike to the 3 Farmers Mills Cemeteries to honor our local patriots who served in the War of Independence and subsequent conflicts to preserve our freedom. Here are the details: Magical History Tour July 12 2014
June 1st 2014, 11:00 am "Magical History Tour" Up Mount Nimham: We'll be hiking from the DEC parking area on Gipsy Trail Road in Kent, through Brown's Quarry (an active mining area in the 1700s and 1800s), then up through the Fairview Farm, and finally to the top and the fire tower. Here are the details: Magical History Tour June 1 2014
Our next free "Magical History Tour" will take us to the King's Chamber and the old CCC Camp in Putnam Valley on Sunday, May 4th, at 11:00 am. Here are the details: Magical History Tour May 4 2014
Our first "Magical History Tour" of 2014 will take place on Sunday, April 13, 11:00 am. We'll be hiking to the Brown/Barrett Colonial Farm site, with several stone chambers, and then on to Hawk Rock. Here are the details: Magical History Tour April 13 2014
Our 2014 "Magical History Tours" will resume in April of 2014 - stay tuned for details!
Sunday, December 1, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Wonder Lake, the playground of the Robert & Elizabeth Montgomery family, and the Cushman family.
Sunday, November 3, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Hill Cemetery, the Hill-Agor Farm, the Mahopac Airport, Lake MacGregor & Austin Road.
Sunday, October 6, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Hawk Rock from the Northrup Farm/Gipsy Trail Road.
Sunday, September 1, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Shaw's Hill, including direct descendants of the patriot Robert Shaw.
Sunday, August 4, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Northrup & Nichols Farms, the birthplace of Daniel Drew, & the Wappinger Memorial.
Sunday, July 7, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" down Coles Mills Road to the Russell Farm.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" through Brown's Quarry, the Fairview Farm, and up to the top of Mount Nimham.
Sunday, May 5, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the King's Chamber & CCC Camp.
Sunday, April 14, 2013, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to the Brown-Barrett Colonial Farmsite, & Hawk Rock, including 3 stone chambers.
Sunday, November 4, 2012, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" to Wonder Lake.
Sunday, October 7, 2012, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" from the Northrup Farm (Gypsy Trail Road) to Hawk Rock - see "Current Issues" for details.
Sunday, September 2, 2012, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour" Up Shaw's Hill (California Hill) in Kent - see "Current Issues" for details.
Sunday, August 5th, 11:00 am: "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to Camp Alamar. See "Current Issues" for details.
Sunday, July 1, 2012, 11:00 am: "The Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to the King's Chamber and Former CCC Camp. See "Current Issues" for details.
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 7:30 pm: Tom Maxson presents "The Corbelled Stone Chambers of Kent" at the Yorktown Historical Society, Hart Library, Shrub Oak.
Sunday, June 10, 11:00am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike Bicentennial Edition - Mount Nimham - See Current Issues for details
Sunday, May 6, 2012, 11:00am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to the Parker Farm & Cemetery in Kent - see Current Issues for details.
Sunday, April 15, 2012, 11:00am: Highlands Preservation's "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to Hawk Rock & 3 Stone Chambers To Celebrate Kent's 195th Birthday - See Current Issues for details.
Sunday, March 25, 2012, 4:30pm: Tom Maxson Presents "The Corbelled Stone Chambers of Kent" at the South Salem, NY Library
Sunday, December 4th, 11:00 am: The "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" down Old Coles Mills Road - see "Current Issues" tab for details.
Sunday, November 6th, 11:00 am: The "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to and around Wonder Lake: Join Tom Maxson and Ed Illiano as they take you to the former playground of the Cushman and Montgomery (actors Robert and his daughter, Elizabeth) families. See the "Current Issues" tab for details.
Sunday, October 2nd, 11:00 am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike Around White Pond. See "Current Issues" tab for hike details.
Thursday, August 25, 7:30pm: The Kent Historical Society presents HP Chairman Tom Maxson, "The Virtual Kent Cemeteries Tour - Part 1". Tom Maxson will provide a pictorial tour of some of Kent's remote cemeteries, including the First Kent Baptist Church Cemetery and the Parker Family Cemetery.
Sunday, September 4, 11:00 am: The rescheduled "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to Hawk Rock via the William A. Northrup/Ulysses Northrup Farm.
Sunday, August 7, 2011, 11:00am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to Hawk Rock from the Southwest - see Current Issues Tab for details or click here.
*RESCHEDULED DATE* Sunday, July 10, 2011, 1:00pm: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to Mount Nimham. See "Current Issues" tab for hike details.
Thursday, June 23, 2011, 7:30pm: Tom Maxson presents "Mount Nimham: The Ridge of Patriots" at the Kent Historical Society.
Sunday, June 5, 2011, 11:00am: "Magical History Tour & Nature Hike" to the Parker Farm & Parker Cemetery in Kent. For details, see Current Issues tab.
Sunday, May 1, 2001 11:00am; Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to Shaw's Hill (aka California Hill), including 2 colonial-era farm sites - details can be found under the Current Issues tab.
April 16, 2011 10:00pm: "Gasland" is being presented at Arts on the Lake in Lake Carmel - See the 2010 documentary film that made the term "hydro-fracking" synonymous with "honey, it's time to move!"
details at http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=15416&uid=357070209198
April 3, 2011 11:00am: Magical History Tour & Nature Hike to Hawk Rock & Stone Chambers - Meet at end of Whangtown Road in Kent - see Current Issues Tab for hike details
March 19, 2011 9:00am - 5:00pm: Putnam County History Conference, Mahopac Library: Tom Maxson will be presenting "Putnam County's Past Cast in Stone" as part of the Local Historians' Round Table.
November 18, 2010 7:30pm: Tom Maxson Presents "The Corbelled Stone Chambers of Kent" at the Kent Historical Society, 770 Route 52, Lake Carmel (the Kent Recreation Offices)
Spring/Summer/Fall 2010 Continuation of Stone Chamber Surveys
May 2, 2010 10:30am Annual Hike to Hawk Rock & 3 Stone Chambers, meet at end of Whangtown Road, Kent - co-sponsored by the KCAC
April 25, 2010 3:00pm Presentation of the Petra Productions Video entitled "The Stone Chambers of Putnam County" and "Origin of the Stone Chambers - A Debate Between Martin Brech and Jim Baker" (Q/A & Discussion to Follow), Lake Carmel Community Center, 10 Huegenot Road, Lake Carmel - sponsored by the KCAC
April 17, 2010 4:00pm New England Antiquities Research Association Spring Conference, Panel Discussion on Historic Preservation, Holiday Inn, Kingston New York
January 31, 2010 3:00pm Presentation: The Corbelled Stone Chambers of Kent, North Salem Public Library
October 4, 2009 11:00am Mount Nimham Hike - co-sponsored by the KCAC
August 27, 2009 7:30pm Presentation & Book Signing: Mount Nimham: The Ridge of Patriots, Kent Historical Society, 770 Route 52, Kent Lakes NY
August 9, 2009 10:30am California Hill Hike, co-sponsored by the KCAC; Meet at DEC Parking Area on Gordon Road
Contact for more information -
