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US Military Academy
&
Bannerman Island Tour
Continental Breakfast provided upon pick-up
Visit United States Military Academy - 4 Hrs (10:00am - 2:00pm)
THE CADET CHAPEL
Was built in 1910 and is primarily used for
Protestant services. It is of Gothic design and measures 200 feet long
and 72 feet wide. All of the windows are class gifts donated to the
chapel. Many windows have two dates on them, one for the class that
donated the window and the other for the class that graduated 100 years
prior. The chapel's organ has over 18,700 pipes, making it the largest
working church organ in the world.
Old Cadet Chapel and Cemetary
THE OLD CADET CHAPEL,completed in 1837, is an example of the Greek
Revival style of architecture popular in America during the 1830's.
Above the altar is the painting of "Peace and War" by Robert Walter
Weir, Professor of Drawing at West Point from 1883 to 1876. Imbedded on
the walls are black memorial tablets to the
Revolutionary War generals of the Continental Army and to West Point
graduates who died in the Mexican War. On the east side of the choir
loft is the tablet to General Benedict Arnold, a tribute to his service
to the nation during the invasion of Canada and at the Battle of
Saratoga; only his rank and date of birth appear on the tablet. The old
Chapel was previously located on the corner adjacent the library across
from the clock tower. It was moved to the present site in 1910 and has
continued to be used for church services.
West Point Museum
Among the list of things to see and do at
West Point is a trip to the West Point Museum. Located on South Post,
directly behind the Visitors' Center, the museum is the oldest and
largest museum in the U.S. Army.
Its collections include works of art, weapons, uniforms and memorabilia
that span the evolution of warfare to the present.
Officially opened by the Department of Defense in 1854, the museum was
designed as a place to display war trophies. Items from the defeat of
the British at Saratoga in 1777 are displayed here. The museum also
houses items from the Revolutionary War, the Mexican War and the Civil
War.
The West Point Museum is open to the public seven days a week from 10:30
a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Admission is free.
Picnic Lunch at Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River
Trophy Point commands a magnificent view of the Hudson River to the
north. Displayed are many cannons dating from the Revolutionary period.
(Option # 1 Constitution Island)
Constitution Island is located across the Hudson River from West Point.
It is part of USMA and a National Registered Landmark. The Warner House
and ruins of Revolutionary War fortifications are the points of
interest.
The Warner House was the home of the Warner family from 1836 to 1915.
Susan and Anna Warner were well known writers in the nineteenth century.
Susan wrote "The Wide, Wide World" in 1850. Anna is best known for
writing the words to the hymn "Jesus Loves Me." The sisters taught Bible
classes to West Point cadets for forty years.
The two-hour tour includes a boat ride on the Hudson River to
Constitution Island, an escorted tour of 15 rooms of the Warner House
with guides in Victorian-style costumes and a short walk to the ruins of
the Revolutionary War fortifications.
The boat leaves promptly from West Point South Dock at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Reservations are recommended. For more information, call 446-8676,
Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.- noon.
(Option # 2 Bannerman Island Cruise)
Cruises on the Hudson River aboard the M/V
Commander are available from May to October on weekdays and the first
Sunday of the month, by reservation only.
From West Point South Dock to Bannerman's Island and return is from
12:30 to 2 p.m. The cruise is non-stop from South Dock past Constitution
Island through the gorge of Storm King Mountain and Breakneck Ridge to
Bannerman's Island with its ruined castle. On the return, passengers
will pass Cold Spring and Garrison Landing. Fair is $10 for adults and
$8 for seniors and children.
From West Haverstraw to West Point and Bannerman's Island and return is
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cruise passes Bear Mountain State Park to
West Point where the
Commander stops to let passengers off and on. Passengers can step ashore
to enjoy a two-hour visit to West Point or stay aboard for the cruise to
Bannerman's Island. The cost for a full day aboard the M/V Commander is
$19 for adults
and $17 for seniors and children. From Haverstraw to West Point and
return is $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and children.
Light refreshments are sold aboard. For reservations and information,
call 446-7171.
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