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The legend of Clausius Smith. Is there really a skull embedded into this Hudson Valley Court House?

The legend of Clausius Smith. Is there really a skull embedded into this Hudson Valley Court House?

The legend of Clausius Smith. Is there really a skull embedded into this Hudson Valley Court House?

Its history dates back to the Civil War era. After buying a manse on North Street, the First Presbyterian Church in 1854 reserved an initial five to six acres for a cemetery, recognizing the need for a community burying ground. More land was acquired for the cemetery in1864 and 1935, according to the cemetery committee. The 10-acre site is still active. "This was just one of the steps to getting the community to notice that hey, we're still here, we're taking care of this (cemetery) and we would like you to care about it, too," said Jill Moore, a member of the cemetery committee.

Crossing a river on the way to the Dutch Doctor lean-to Photo: Kristen Richard As I stared up at the stars on a clear, cool winter evening in Harriman State Park I attempted to put my limited constellation knowledge to the test. Living in New York City means seeing stars is a rarity; the city’s constant hustle and bustle can make anyone feel like they’re a million miles away from any sort of nature, which if you’re anything like me, grows stressful. Thankfully there’s 47, 527 acre Harriman, just over an hour outside the city and home to over 200 miles of trails. And as I stared up at ...