Crossroads of Rockland History

Mar 23 2025 153 ep. 30 mins 63
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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. 

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Anna Frances Levins with Eve Kahn and Elizabeth Stack-Crossroads of Rockland History

Mar 23 2025 37 mins  
A 30-minute version of this interview originally aired on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9:30am on WRCR Radio 1700AM. Crossroads celebrated both Women’s History Month and Saint Patrick’s day with a discussion about an exciting program coming up at Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg. Eve Kahn, the former Antiques Editor for the New York Times and Elizabeth Stack the Executive Director at the

Jonathan Kruk, Master Storyteller - Crossroads of Rockland History

Feb 17 2025 30 mins  
Broadcast originally aired on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio 1700AM. Master storyteller and author Jonathan Kruk joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss his career as a Master Storyteller. In April, Kruk will bring a family-friendly program to the Historical Society of Rockland County entitled: “Imps of Donderberg: The Lore of Rockland County.” Topics discuss

1914 Murder of Eugene Newman (Reprise) - Crossroads of Rockland History

Jan 20 2025 30 mins  
Episode originally aired Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9:30m on WRCR Radio 1700AM. Crossroads of Rockland History revisited one of the most tragic events in Rockland History: The 1914 murder of Eugene Newman by William V. Cleary. In this re-broadcast, host Clare Sheridan interviewed the grand-nephew of the murder victim, Eugene Newman. Now living in Chicago, IL, Gene Newman shared th

Concklin Family History with Beverly Csordas - Crossroads of Rockland History

Dec 16 2024 30 mins  
Broadcast originally aired on Monday December 16, 2024 at 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700 AM Radio. Beverly Schultz Csordas joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss her new book, The Olden Days: My Mother's Family History (1594-1997). Csordas is a member of the Concklin family whose Orchards in Pomona have been owned and operated by the Concklin family for ten generations. By weaving together a

Harmony Hall - Jacob Sloat House Update with Peter Bush - Crossroads of Rockland History

Nov 18 2024 30 mins  
Episode originally aired on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:30 am, WRCR Radio 1700AM. We turned our attention to the historic Jacob Sloat house, also known as Harmony Hall, in Sloatsburg. The house is owned by the Town of Ramapo, but a small group of dedicated volunteers - The Friends of Harmony Hall - are working hard to preserve and restore this important place. Peter Bush, a memb

Mount Moor Cemetery Veterans Day Program - Crossroads of Rockland History

Oct 21 2024 30 mins  
Broadcast originally aired on Monday October 21, 2024 at 9:30 am on WRCR 1700 AM Radio. Bill Batson, incoming President of the Friends of Mount Moor Cemetery, joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss the upcoming Veterans Day Program at Mount Moor Cemetery. @billbatsonny @friendsofmountmoorcemetery Mount Moor African-American Cemetery, also known as Mount Moor Cemetery, is a historic

The André / Arnold Affair plus Lafayette's Farewell Visit - Crossroads of Rockland History

Sep 16 2024 30 mins  
Broadcast originally aired on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio 1700AM We turned our attention to two notable September events relating to the American Revolution. First, September 2024 marks the 244th anniversary of the capture, imprisonment and trial of British Major John André for conspiring with General Benedict Arnold. And it’s the 200th anniversary of th

Nyack Jazz Exhibition at Historical Society of the Nyacks - Crossroads of Rockland History

Aug 19 2024 42 mins  
An excerpt of this interview aired on August 19, 2024 at 9:30am on WRCR Radio 1700AM. Miriam Hoffman, Trustee of the Historical Society of the Nyacks (HSN) joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss the new exhibition at the HSN entitled “Nyack Jazz – The Golden Years of ‘The Office’ and its Forerunners.” This exhibition focuses on the rich history of jazz in Nyack, beginning

Sparkill History Project with Larry Vail - Crossroads of Rockland History

Jul 15 2024 42 mins  
An Excerpt from this interview aired originally on Monday, July 15, 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700AM We turned our attention to the hamlet of Sparkill. Larry Vail of the Sparkill History Project joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss the rich history of this community. Some topics that were discussed were: Skunk HollowRoads and RailroadsRockland CemeteryThe Convent and ChurchesHotelsEarly En

Rockland County Place Names with Joe Barbieri - Crossroads of Rockland History

Jun 17 2024 28 mins  
Episode originally aired Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30 am, on WRCR AM1700 Did you ever wonder about the origins of place names in Rockland County? Joe Barbieri of the New City Library joined host Clare Sheridan to explore names such as Bulsontown, Stagg’s Corners, Hyenga Lake, Mosestown, Woodburn, Warren, and more. Joe Barbieri is the Adult Services and Local History Librarian at