Episode 386 of the Bowry Boys on the trail of the old Crote N' Aquaduct.

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Hi there, welcome to the Bowry Boys. This is Greg Young.

And this is Tom Myers.

And Greg, I've emerged from my Gilded Age cocoon I've been living in for the past few months.

And I have come back down to the Bowry.

You're back just to time because we're about to tackle a whole host of interesting stories.

And to mark the occasion of your return, we're actually celebrating with a new Road Trip Mini series.

Last spring, we devoted three episodes to the history of Long Island

by visiting three historic sites, Long Island's Gold Coast, Jones Beach, and Cherry Grove on Fire Island.

Well, this year, we're heading north to the Hudson Valley.

Now, for the next three episodes, we'll be exploring places located between New York City and Albany.

And the towns and villages along the historic Hudson River.

Now, for those who are not familiar with the region or haven't been there yet,

please consider this your invitation.

Because the Hudson River Valley is not only one of the most beautiful destinations

in the whole United States, but it's truly rich in history.

Native American history, Dutch and colonial history, revolutionary war history.

And as you'll hear today, early New York City history.

Yes, and our first destination today isn't actually one single place,

but several spots along a trail that stretches along the western end of Westchester County,

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