Hudson Valley Riverside Moguls: Wealth and Power in the Hudson Valley – Part 1: The Rise of Steel Rails

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Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will be open from February 26, 2025 @ 10:00am to March 26, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Explore the legacies of Gilded Age titans like the Vanderbilts, Jay Gould, and E.H. Harriman, whose mansions and estates dot the Hudson Valley. Were they philanthropic "Captains of Industry" or ruthless "Robber Barons"? Discover the stories behind their vast wealth and influence on the region’s transformation. Don’t miss this fascinating look at the history and impact of American railroad moguls. Part 2 will be presented in April.

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Registration Required

Registration is required for this event.  Registration opens for Mahwah library cardholders four weeks before the date of the event.  If you don't have a card, visit the Library to sign up today.  Our neighbors are welcome to register two weeks before the event.