Hike through History to Ramsey Conklin Cabin Site

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

Hike through History to the
Ramsey Conklin Cabin Site

When: Saturday, September 28, 2019, 9 am-2 pm (Rain date: Sunday, September 29)
Where: Meeting place will be provided with confirmed reservation
Price: $25/person (Prepaid reservations are required. Price includes guided hike and a book about Rockland County history)

In the 1950s, a journalist wrote: "Ramsey Conklin and his tattered brood for 66 years roamed the Ramapos and never got any further from the Conklin clearing than Haverstraw.” The Conklin family lived in the cabin from the late 1700s until Ramsey, by then in his eighties and living alone, was evicted by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission in 1935 to finish the construction of Pine Meadow Lake.

This special guided hike will visit Pine Meadow Lake and the cabin site. There we will be met by descendants of Ramsey Conklin, who will share their memories of growing up in one of the “lost hamlets” of Harriman State Park.

This 5+ mile hike (round trip) is rated strenuous, with a steep uphill section. Participants must be in good walking shape and wearing sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Bring water and lunch or snacks.

To register for this Hike through History, click on the Brown Paper Tickets logo:

To reserve by mail, download, fill out, and return the PDF form at https://www.rocklandhistory.org/event.cfm?page=687, with payment, by September 18, 2019, to:

Historical Society of Rockland County
20 Zukor Road
New City, NY 10956
Phone: (845) 634-9629
Fax: (845) 634-8690

Cancellation policy: Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Hikes through History, registration fees are nonrefundable unless the program is canceled by the HSRC. Space is limited for safety. A waiting list will be compiled, and spaces that become available will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Only those who have made full payment can be accommodated.