The Saw Mill River was for centuries the main hub of life in Yonkers. On this special 2.5 mile, 2.5 hour urban hike, explore the Saw Mill River over 400 years of history, from its days as a fishing tributary called Nepperhan, through its earliest uses for water power, to its industrial heyday, burial, and daylighting. We’ll learn about historic mills, from Adriaen Van Der Donck’s saw mill to the Alexander Smith Carpet Mills, why it’s called Chicken Island, the influence of the Old Croton Aqueduct, and how the river shaped Yonkers’ working life. Register at https://www.philipsemanorhall.com/programs-and-events/saw-mill-river-industrial-history-walking-tour-04-12-2026
