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Hike: Rockland vs. Big Oil

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Offsite Event Location at Off Site
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

In 1921 John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company purchased a large tract of land in Sparkill. How did Rocklanders push back against it? We’ll take a hike at Tallman Mountain State Park and find out.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Offsite Event Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:

In 1921 John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company purchased a large tract of land in Sparkill. How did Rocklanders push back against it? We’ll take a hike at Tallman Mountain State Park and find out.

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Walking and/or Hiking

This program may contain walking over difficult terrain or long distances.