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The Tappan Zee Bridge Experience: Past, Present and Future

The Historical Society of Rockland County invites you to join us on a daytrip

The Tappan Zee Bridge Experience:
Past, Present and Future


THIS TOUR WILL FILL QUICKLY. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

When: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 9:30 am–1 pm, rain or shine

Where: Boarding at Haverstraw Marina (9:30–9:45 am); trip concludes at the marina at 1 pm. 

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Price: $80 per person (HSRC members); $85 per person (Non-members). Includes boat transportation, guided tour and a box luncheon. 

The Tappan Zee Bridge is currently the largest infrastructure project under way in the United States. The HSRC is pleased to offer an exclusive opportunity to observe this important undertaking from a unique vantage point.

Join us on the River Rose Mississippi-style paddle-wheeler as we cruise along the Rockland shore of the Hudson River to the Tappan Zee Bridge. Participants will view the current bridge construction from vantage points that are as near to the bridge as LEGALLY and SAFELY possible. 

Narration and commentary will be provided by historians from the HSRC, as well as by leaders of the current bridge project (Tappan Zee Constructors). These guides will also be available to answer any questions guests have about the past, present and future of the Tappan Zee Bridge. 

On our return trip, guests will enjoy a cruise along the Westchester shoreline.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY JULY 29, 2014.

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Online registration and payment is available through Brown Paper Tickets

To pay by check, download the PDF registration form at http://www.rocklandhistory.org/event.cfm?page=379 and return it, with payment, to:

The Historical Society of Rockland County
20 Zukor Road
New City, NY 10956

Cancellation policy: Refunds will only be given if space can be filled by another guest prior to trip. A waiting list will be compiled and available spaces filled on a first come, first served basis. Only those who have made full payment can be accommodated.

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Please note that the boat leaves from Haverstraw Marina, 600 Beach Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993. 

Directions to Haverstraw Marina: Via Palisades Parkway to exit 15, direction, Stony Point. Go 3 miles to Route 9W (T junction). Go left, or north, 1/4 mile to traffic light. Go right on East Main Street. 1 1/2 miles. From North: Take Route 9W South to traffic light at Stony Point. Go left on East Main Street 1 1/2 miles. From South: Take Route 9W North to West Haverstraw. Go right after Samsondale Plaza on Railroad Avenue for 1 3/4 miles. Follow signage for parking and dock.

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