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Crossroads of Rockland HistoryAuthor: Clare Sheridan, HSRC
Crossroads of Rockland History, a podcast of the Historical Society of Rockland County. Host Clare Sheridan welcomes guests every month to to explore, celebrate and learn about the rich history of Rockland County and the Lower Hudson Valley, NY. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Ramapo Pass and Entrenchments Near Sidman's Bridge with Craig Long
Episode 180
Monday, 17 November, 2025
The November episode of "Crossroads of Rockland History" starts streaming on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10 am, on all major podcast platforms and on the HSRC website.Host Clare Sheridan revisited an earlier episode featuring Rockland County Historian Craig Long during which we discussed the importance of the Ramapo Pass in the American Revolution.In addition, host Clare Sheridan shared a summary of this important piece of New York State Revolutionary War History written by the former Rockland County Historian, the late Thomas F. X. Casey. Casey’s summary was part of his remarks at the 225th anniversary of the Camp Ramapough Entrenchments in Hillburn in 2001.This episode is sponsored by the Town of Ramapo. We are grateful for their support of the Historical Society of Rockland County and the "Crossroads of Rockland History" podcast.Further Reading: 225th Anniversary of the Camp Ramapough Entrenchments, South of the Mountains 2002-01, Vol. 46, No. 1. Available online here: https://nyheritage.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/hsrc/id/4294/rec/1Corridor Through the Mountains by Richard J. Koke. Published by the Orange County Historical Society. https://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-j-koke/corridor-through-the-mountains/paperback/product-24465744.html?page=1&pageSize=4Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and www.WRCR.com. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website. The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York. www.RocklandHistory.org
