Christ Church Greenwich is a community church that organizes and undertakes activities for the betterment of the local community. It has workshops, lectures and programs that cater to diverse age-groups. Apart from the community events, seminars, youth group functions, it hosts concerts on a regular basis too. For more details, check website or call ahead.
The Union Church of Pocantico Hills is a charming historic church that was established in 1921, and is fashioned upon a lovely late Gothic Revival style design. Painted windows adorn the church's interiors, which give it a beautiful archaic feel. Every year, hundreds of visitors flock to the church to admire its magnificent Chagall and Matisse stained glass windows. Guided tours of the church offer an insight into the story behind this historic works of art, and are organized regularly from April through December. Regular worship and prayer services are still conducted at the Union Church of Pocantico Hills.
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History lines the streets of Oyster Bay, hidden in hot dogs and houses... the Earle Wightman House provides the opportunity to learn about the everyday lifestyle of a tradesman in the 18th century, with frequent "hands-on" tours. It also serves as the headquarters for the Oyster Bay Historical Society, and contains a research library with maps, photographs, historical and genealogical documents, which are used in their lectures and exhibits. Closed Mondays.
The Cranberry lake Preserve is a 190 acre (76 Hectare) nature preserve. It boasts a variety of different ecosystems, including a four-acre lake, cliffs and scrubland, mixed hardwood forest, vernal pools, and a swamp, all of which house many native, protected species. Come enjoy a hike through nature and see the wildlife that makes this park their home. Or follow the history trail to a 19th-century farmhouse and early 20th-century stone-mining operation to learn about the history of the area.
