Just north of Cold Spring, on a small island in the middle of the Hudson River sits an old abandoned Castle referred to as Bannerman’s Island. Have you ever wondered what it was or how it was built or who lived there? Have you heard rumors swirl that Bannerman Island was once a thriving arsenal storage? Have you ever heard the story that the castle exploded in early 1920 and people felt the blast all the way to New York City? Is that even true? Is the name of the island even called Bannerman’s Island? if you have ever thought about these questions, then this is event is just for you!
This Saturday, October 7th at 2:00 pm as part of their First Saturdays at the Museum series, the Lincoln Depot Museum presents: Bannerman Island: Silent Sentinel on the Hudson with historian, author and photographer Thom Johnson. Event cost is $10 and museum doors open at 1 p.m.
Local Hudson Valley resident, Thom Johnson will delve into the past and teach participants everything he has learned and researched about the island over the past few decades. He will also discuss the Great Fire of 1969, how the island was bought by the State of New York and how the Bannerman Castle Trust was created and what it does today. Join Johnson and the Friends of the Lincoln Society on Saturday to learn more!
The Lincoln Depot Museum is located at 10 S Water St, Peekskill NY 10566
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