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Reformation
Service at West Point Millitary Academy Reformation Service Details We are hoping that many of you will be able to join us at the United States Military Academy at West Point to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Atlantic District and the 125th Anniversary of Concordia College, Bronxville. It promises to be a wonderful service with a lovely buffet dinner at Eisenhower Hall to follow. The cost of the dinner is $15.00.
Three important things to note: 1. Everyone over 16 must have photo identification to get into West Point. You must bring it with you to pass through the security gate. (Drivers license or passport.) 2. The dinner is a 10 to 15 minute walk down hill from the Chapel, so please wear sensible shoes. Shuttle busses will also be running for those who need them. 3. Bathrooms at the Chapel are limited, please try and use restaurant facilities or make a stop at Eisenhower Hall before you arrive. There will be plenty of bathrooms at dinner. Arrival by bus Please book with your regional Bus Coordinator no later than September 30th! Region One: 2 choices: 1. Albany area 2. Schenectady area Region Three: Brooklyn/Queens Region Four: 2 choices: 1. Suffolk County 2. Nassau County
Arrival by Car Walking Tour Thank you! Directions *All Individuals over 16 must present photo identification for entry onto West Point From Westchester County and Southern Connecticut: Take I-95 to Route 287 West, go over the Tappan Zee Bridge. Take exit 13N onto the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) heading North. Take the PIP to the end, follow signs to Bear Mountain/West Point. Proceed to the Bear Mountain traffic circle. Follow signs for Route 9W North/West Point (3rd exit off circle). Take the West Point/Highland Falls exit. Follow signs towards the visitors center until reaching Thayer Gate (South Gate). From Northern Westchester and Putnam Counties: Take Route 9 to the Bear Mountain Bridge. Over the bridge, bear to the right and follow signs to Route 9W North (1st exit off bridge). Take the West Point/Highland Falls exit. Follow signs towards the visitors center until reaching Thayer Gate (South Gate). From Northern Connecticut: Take 84 West to Exit 11 (Wappingers/Beacon). Take Route 9D South to Bear Mountain Bridge. Over the bridge, bear to the right and follow signs to Route 9W North (1st exit off bridge). Take the West Point/Highland Falls exit. Follow signs towards the visitors center until reaching Thayer Gate (South Gate). From Northern New Jersey: Take NYS Thruway North/ I-87 N to Exit 16 toward Harriman/Route 17. Take the NY 32 ramp toward US 6 East/NY 17 South/Harriman. Turn Left onto NY-32. Turn left to take the US-6 East Ramp toward Bear Mountain Bridge. Stay straight on US-6. US-6 becomes NY-293. Take the 9W South Exit to the second West Point/Highland Falls Exit. Follow signs towards the visitors center until reaching Thayer Gate (South Gate). From New York City: Take the George Washington Bridge (upper deck) to the Palisades Parkway North. Take the PIP to the end, follow signs to Bear Mountain/West Point. Proceed to the Bear Mountain traffic circle. Follow signs for Route 9W North/West Point (3rd exit off circle). Take the West Point/Highland Falls exit. Follow signs towards the visitors center until reaching Thayer Gate (South Gate). From Albany: Take the NYS Thruway South to exit 16. Pass through toll, take the first exit and turn left at light. Follow signs to Route 6 and Bear Mountain Bridge. Enter traffic circle before the bridge (3rd exit off traffic circle). Take the West Point/Highland Falls exit. Follow signs towards the visitors center until reaching Thayer Gate (South Gate). From Upstate NY via Route 17: Take NY-17 East to Exit 130A US-6 (Bear Mountain Bridge) Stay straight on US-6. US-6 becomes NY-293. Take the 9W South Exit to the second West Point/Highland Falls Exit. Follow signs towards the visitors center until reaching Thayer Gate (South Parkway gate on the right)
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