Parks & GardensParks & GardensThe Blockhouse
Manhattan Valley
Deep in the North Woods, a stone fort from 1814 sits half-swallowed by vines, older than the park itself. Built to defend against the British, it never saw battle, just time, moss, and the occasional raccoon running the show.
War of 1812 history
Hidden North Woods gem
Picturesque stone ruin
Peaceful morning escape
Tips
🪨"a stone husk of a fort left over from the War of 1812, sitting like an old drunk who refuses to leave the bar"
🌅go early for wet woods and quiet
🚶walk east to McGowan's Pass Redoubt for more War of 1812 history
The Blockhouse
Manhattan ValleyOpen
Parks & GardensParks & GardensDeep in the North Woods, a stone fort from 1814 sits half-swallowed by vines, older than the park itself. Built to defend against the British, it never saw battle, just time, moss, and the occasional raccoon running the show.
War of 1812 history
Hidden North Woods gem
Picturesque stone ruin
Peaceful morning escape
Tips
🪨"a stone husk of a fort left over from the War of 1812, sitting like an old drunk who refuses to leave the bar"
🌅go early for wet woods and quiet
🚶walk east to McGowan's Pass Redoubt for more War of 1812 history