1/8, 1:00 pm. Sterling Forest Iron Mining History Presentation @ The Visitor Center

[MuniMan]

If you have ever wondered what the iron tank thing that you pass by on Redback is or wanted to learn more about Augusta Mine that you ride through on the new trail then this is a good opportunity to take advantage of.

Sponsored by The Friends Of Sterling Forest. The presenter, Doc Bayne, is exceptionally knowledgeable of the local history.

Friends of Sterling Forest

friendsofsterlingforest.org

Sun

JAN​

8TH​

LECTURE: HISTORY OF THE STERLING MINES​

In 1736, iron ore was discovered in the wilderness that is now Sterling Forest State Park. The ore found here was of high quality - in fact the quality was such that during the American Revolution, the Continental Army commissioned Noble, Townsend & Company’s Sterling Iron Works to manufacture the Great Chain that was placed across the Hudson River at West Point. Join Doc Bayne for a PowerPoint presentation on the fascinating history of the Sterling mines.
Event Details

1:00 PM​

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3:00 PM​

Sterling Forest State Park, 116 Old Forge Rd, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987, USA