Hyde Park Historical Society
Tuesday November 28, 2023
7 pm Methodist church, 1 Church St, Hyde Park, NY 12538 Hyde Park.
“Chasing the Ghost of Archie Rogers”
‘Ice boating at Hyde Park- 19th century to the Present’
“Brian Reid is long time secretary & club historian for the Hudson River Ice Yacht Club. He will talk about the history of ice yachting on the Hudson River & share vintage photos & videos of the historic ice yachts. He plans to include home movies of Crumwold Hall and the Rogers family ice boating off Rogers point. Come hear tales of races for 30 foot silk pennants & silver cups and the skippers of these unique racing ice yachts. “
