Broadcast originally aired Monday August 21, 2017, 9:30 am
We turned our attention to Haverstraw, an engaging historical novel set at the turn of the 20th century. The author, Margaret Williams, was on hand to discuss her debut novel, which has been described as a finely tuned, aching tale of time, place and the constants of human nature.
In this beautifully realized story, a young French-Canadian woman, unexpectedly trapped in farm drudgery, escapes into a loveless marriage to an Irish brick worker in the riverside village of Haverstraw, NY. In a town on the brink of disaster, she discovers her own inner strength and creates her own destiny.
About the Author: Margaret Williams holds a bachelor's degree from St. Johns University and a masters in social work from Fordham University. She has worked as a social worker and planner for the elderly and taught college classes in gerontology. She was awarded the Maxwell Anderson Prize for her short story “Cat’s Cradle.”
For more information about the Haverstraw Brick Museum visit: www.haverstrawbrickmuseum.org/
"Crossroads of Rockland History," a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 am, right after the Steve and Jeff morning show, on WRCR radio at www.WRCR.com. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month.
The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.
Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, starts streaming new episodes on the third Monday of each month at 10am. From October 2010 to May 2025, the program aired after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and www.WRCR.com.
Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms and at our website.
The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.
