Events

Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point to Host 55th Annual Pow Wow on July 11-12th

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4 months ago

June 2, 2026

STONY POINT, N.Y. — Long before the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Stony Point, or the arrival of Dutch and English settlers, the lands along the Hudson River in present-day Stony Point were home to Native American communities who lived, hunted, fished, and traded throughout the region.

While some local stories and family traditions reference “Chippewa” ancestry, historians note that the Indigenous peoples who primarily inhabited the lower Hudson Valley, including present-day Rockland County, were Algonquian-speaking tribes, particularly the Munsee Lenape, a branch of the larger Lenape (Delaware) Nation. Early colonial records indicate that European settlers acquired land in the area from local Indigenous groups centuries before the establishment of the Town of Stony Point.

The Hudson River served as a vital transportation route and source of food for Native communities for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence throughout the lower Hudson Valley has revealed Native American settlements, campsites, and trade networks that predate European contact by centuries.

Today, Stony Point is perhaps best known for its Revolutionary War history, including the 1779 Battle of Stony Point and the strategic King’s Ferry crossing, but Indigenous history remains an important part of the area’s story.

It is important to note that the well-known Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation is a distinct Ojibwe (Chippewa) First Nation community located in Ontario, Canada, near Lake Huron. Despite sharing the name “Stony Point,” that community is not connected to the Town of Stony Point in Rockland County, New York. The Canadian First Nation traces its history to the Anishinaabe people of the Great Lakes region and has its own unique cultural heritage and history.

As interest in local history continues to grow, historians encourage residents to recognize the Indigenous peoples who first called the Hudson Valley home and to learn more about the Native cultures that helped shape the region long before the founding of modern-day Rockland County.

Events

Spirit of Sobro Returns October 2 for 5th Annual Celebration

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1 week ago

September 30, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Celebrating its fifth year, this popular community event is getting bigger, with the festivities expanding to a second block this year.

The event will stretch from Depew to the gas station, creating additional space for vendors and entertainment. Organizers say 45 vendors are expected, along with street performers, circus sideshows, live music, a DJ, drumming and more throughout the event.

One tradition will remain in place: the Tarot salon inside Modern Druid, which will be open throughout the evening.

Organizers are encouraging the community to come out, support local vendors and performers, and help make this year’s celebration the biggest and most fun yet.

Bring your friends, spread the word and come enjoy an evening of music, entertainment, shopping and community.

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Apple Picking, Pumpkins and Hayrides: Fall Is Back at Dr. Davies Farm

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2 weeks ago

September 27, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

For five generations, the Davies family has been farming the land at Dr. Davies Farm in Congers — growing produce, welcoming visitors and creating memories that have become part of the community’s fall tradition.

As autumn arrives, the farm once again invites families to enjoy a day filled with classic fall activities, from apple picking and pumpkin picking to hayrides and navigating the corn maze.

Apple picking is available every day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, visitors can also enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, the corn maze and fresh apple cider donuts.

For those looking to extend their visit, Red Barn Cidery offers live music and food trucks every Thursday through Sunday, making it possible to turn a trip to the farm into a full fall outing.

The farm also welcomes organized groups during the week. Special weekday rates are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for schools, senior groups and adult daycare programs.

After five generations of farming the land, the Davies family says one of the most rewarding parts of the season is seeing families return year after year — while watching new generations create their own memories.

Dr. Davies Farm
306 Route 304
Congers, NY

From apples and pumpkins to hayrides, cider donuts and live music, fall at Dr. Davies Farm continues a tradition that has been growing for generations.