1843: The Erie Basin began to be constructed by Irish immigrant William Beard.
Located at the southwest edge of Red Hook, this basin became a hub for ship repair and grain storage, especially during the Civil War.... Read More
1776: Red Hook’s Fort Defiance plays an important role in the Revolutionary War.
The British war ship, the Roebuck, headed toward Fort Defiance. However, American soldiers were ready for battle. Using cannons built on the fort to keep the British at bay, the Americans were able to prevent o... Read More
1636: Red Hook is settled by Dutch colonists from New Amsterdam
They named the area “Roode Hoek,” meaning “red point.” The name refers to the reddish color of the clay soil and the hook-shaped point that protruded out into the Upper New York Bay around what is now Dikeman S... Read More