About the Project
The Schenck Farmstead - one of the many historic sites you will learn about along the way
Why was this project undertaken?
As a resident of West Windsor, I've always liked to travel down historic roads, viewing all the old buildings. Each site contains a story of its own that is relevant to the history of West Windsor today. A great example of this is one of my favorite roads, Village Road, which traverses Dutch Neck, the geographical and historical heart of West Windsor. This single road gives one a view of what life used to be like in this town: quiet communities based around an agricultural lifestyle.
I was influenced by this feeling of times past to undertake a project that would direct a biker (or an avid pedestrian) through the historic areas of West Windsor, from Grovers Mill to Dutch Neck to Berrien City. I hope that this Boy Scout Eagle Project will spice up your biking routine. Through this tour, one can gain an understanding of the economic and cultural development and significance of West Windsor. Enjoy exercise along the way and gain a feeling of what it was like to live in the seven villages of West Windsor.
Starting and ending at Dutch Neck, this tour also includes sites not covered by the 11 plaques that mark out the 10.5 mile trail - like the Coward Farm on what is now High School South property, or the "extraterrestrial" water tower of Grovers Mill.
Turn to the "Bike Route" page to start enjoying the tour!
Happy riding!
Paul Ligeti
BSA Troop 66
For any questions or comments, please fill out the form on the "Questions?" Page.
As a resident of West Windsor, I've always liked to travel down historic roads, viewing all the old buildings. Each site contains a story of its own that is relevant to the history of West Windsor today. A great example of this is one of my favorite roads, Village Road, which traverses Dutch Neck, the geographical and historical heart of West Windsor. This single road gives one a view of what life used to be like in this town: quiet communities based around an agricultural lifestyle.
I was influenced by this feeling of times past to undertake a project that would direct a biker (or an avid pedestrian) through the historic areas of West Windsor, from Grovers Mill to Dutch Neck to Berrien City. I hope that this Boy Scout Eagle Project will spice up your biking routine. Through this tour, one can gain an understanding of the economic and cultural development and significance of West Windsor. Enjoy exercise along the way and gain a feeling of what it was like to live in the seven villages of West Windsor.
Starting and ending at Dutch Neck, this tour also includes sites not covered by the 11 plaques that mark out the 10.5 mile trail - like the Coward Farm on what is now High School South property, or the "extraterrestrial" water tower of Grovers Mill.
Turn to the "Bike Route" page to start enjoying the tour!
Happy riding!
Paul Ligeti
BSA Troop 66
For any questions or comments, please fill out the form on the "Questions?" Page.
