Wappinger

Long before Henry Hudson sailed up the river, the Wappingers area had a people and culture of its own. The Lenni Lenape Indians comprised of three sub-tribes were the inhabitants of the Hudson Valley. The sub-tribe Wappingers (or Wappani) occupied the land east of the Hudson River. The area has become a desirable location with its rolling hills, scenic vistas, appealing residential areas and convenience to major shopping, commuter routes and train stations. The Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center offers 756 acres where visitors can experience life on a working farm.