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Empire State Capital Volkssporters
Presents
Schenectady, New York
18^th Year-Round Event

10km Volkswalk

AVA Event 78469  #09/250

Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2009

"The Stockade" "Nott Memorial Union College"

Welcome To Schenectady, New York
This event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA) a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
Participants are eligible for credit toward IVV Achievement Awards.

Course Description: The trail is rated 1+ and follows streets and sidewalks of Schenectady, through the historic Stockade Section - Founded by the Dutch from Albany in 1660, for many years the settlement was surrounded by a wooden stockade, making it the only walled city in the Mohawk Valley. After the French destroyed it in 1690, Schenectady was enlarged and stockaded again. The stockade is long gone, but this old section of the city is still called the Stockade area.(dates back to 1690), Union College and the GE Plot. walk along the Mohawk River and pass the current Amtrak Railroad Station - suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers. Some assistance may be required. There is one 10 km (6.2 mi.) sanction for this event.

At the junction of Front, Green and North Ferry Streets, is the Indian monument which marks the northeastern extremity and blockhouse of Queen's Fort that was built by 1705, after the massacre. The statue was placed at that site in 1887 and became known as "Lawrence the Indian." Lawrence was named after the Christian Mohawk who was a great friend to the early settlers and the most persistent of the trackers of the retreating French and Indians after the 1690 raid.

This nine-foot, bronze statue of President Chester A. Arthur, Union Class of 1848, dates to the 1880s. Arthur, the twenty-first president of the United States, is one of Union's most renowned alumni.

St. George's Church property on Ferry St. includes part of the site for the Queen's Fort. The church was used for barracks during the Revolutionary War. It is also said that the Presbyterians contributed to the building of St. George's with the understanding that they could use the church, but they must enter by the side door. The Episcopalians got to use the front door. There is also a graveyard behind the church.

Starting Point:
The Schenectady Holiday Inn
100 Nott Terrace
Schenectady, New York
Tel:518-393-4141

Hours: The walk may be done during daylight hours.

Directions: The Holiday Inn, Nott Terrace, is located in downtown Schenectady and approx 20 minutes west of Albany and 30 minutes south of Saratoga Springs.
From the NYS Thruway: Exit 25(Schenectady, I-890), take the Crosstown (I-890) to Broadway (Exit 5, turn right on Broadway & then right on Millard, crossing Route 5, to Nott Terrace. The Holiday Inn will then be on your left.
From the Northway (I-87): North or South: Exit 6 West (Rt. 7W toward Schenectady. Follow Rte 7 about 6 miles to Union Street, Take Union St. to Nott Terrace and turn left. The Holiday Inn will be on your left.

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Award: The "A" Award is the burgandy city bar for Schenectady to attach to the header (club emblem) purchased separately ($4.00 for the Header) There are also "B" Awards available from previous events.

Registration: Fees are: $6.00 for "A" Award bar & IVV Credit; $5.00 for "B" award and IVV credit, $3.00 for IVV credit, and $2.00 for non-IVV credit walkers.

Refreshments & Restrooms: Water and restroom facilities are available at the start/finish and along the route. Refreshments may also be purchased from local businesses along the route. Walkers are encouraged to carry water during warm weather.

Smoking is prohibited in public buildings by New York State law. Please observe this ruling.

Acknowledgements: ESCV would like to thank the staff at the Schenectady Holiday Inn for the use of their facilities and their help. Without them, this event would not be possible. The Holiday Inn is offering a reduced rate to any Volkssporters who wish to stay there.

For Additional Walk Information, please Call:

Ellen McNett (518) 372-1270

OR E-Mail: E.S.C.V.

Groups of six or more please contact one of the above.

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