Winter History Walk and Black History Month display

Two possibilities for you to get outside and enjoy some history this month.

A Winter History Hike

Saturday, February 13, 10 AM

Join Town Historian Susan Leath and bundle up for a brisk winter history hike at Henry Hudson Park. See what the leaves have been hiding all summer long like the Nicoll Sill House and Follywyck. Learn about the days of ice harvesting, steam boats and summer homes.  Meet at the gazebo for a loop through the park on the shores of the Hudson River and along Lyons and Barent Winne Roads.

You must pre-register with the Bethlehem Parks Department, online at townofbethlehem.org or call 518-439-4955, option 7.

Check the website of the Bethlehem Historical Association for weather related cancellations, BethlehemHistorical.org. Questions: email Susan at sleath@townofbethlehem.org

I took this picture in December 2007.  I bet there is more snow on the 13th!

Also taken in December 2007, we might see these remains on the walk. 
Low tide is about noon time, so it will be going out while we are walking. 

Story Walk at Elm Avenue Park

 In honor of Black History Month, please visit the Story Walk at Elm Avenue Park. I've compiled story boards about Bethlehem connections to Black History and Parks Department staff ones about influential African Americans on a national scale. 

The walk is located on the lower nature trail loop, opposite the playground, to the right of the sledding hill.  

And, yes, I will be posting my portion of the series in another blog post in the coming weeks.