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

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will close on March 26, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Mahwah Library cardholders receive priority registration for this event.
There are 15 seats remaining.

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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