Walking Tour
Walking TourTrek through Fahnestock State Park and descend into the forgotten world of 19th-century iron mining. Your guide from the Putnam History Museum uncovers how these hills fueled the Civil War and why Thomas Edison tried to revive them decades later.
moderate difficulty hike
Civil War iron history
Edison mining revival
guided outdoor tour
Tips
🥾wear long pants — trails can be overgrown
💧bring water — moderate difficulty with some elevation
Sunday, June 28, 2:00 PM
History Hike: Denny Mine
June 28 at 2pm
Carmel Hamlet
Walking TourWalking TourTrek through Fahnestock State Park and descend into the forgotten world of 19th-century iron mining. Your guide from the Putnam History Museum uncovers how these hills fueled the Civil War and why Thomas Edison tried to revive them decades later.
moderate difficulty hike
Civil War iron history
Edison mining revival
guided outdoor tour
Tips
🥾wear long pants — trails can be overgrown
💧bring water — moderate difficulty with some elevation
Sunday, June 28, 2:00 PM
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