The Wappinger (/ ˈwɒpɪndʒər / WOP-in-jər) [3] were an Eastern Algonquian Munsee-speaking Native American people from what is now southern New York and western Connecticut.

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The Wappinger were a confederacy of Native Americans whose territory, in the 17th century, was spread along the eastern shore of the Hudson River. Primarily based in what is now Dutchess County, their territory bordered Manhattan Island to the south, the Mahican territory bounded by the Roeliff Jansen Kill to the north, [5] and extended east ...

Wappinger, confederacy of Algonquian-speaking Indians in eastern North America. Early in the 17th century the Wappinger lived along the east bank of the Hudson River from Manhattan Island to what is now Poughkeepsie and eastward to the lower Connecticut River valley.

Jan 7, 2025 · To celebrate, the town will be hold many events throughout the year including S'more Fest on January 24th at Schlathaus Park and the re-opening of the Town of Wappinger Senior Center. They will also be celebrating the milestone with a time capsule that will be set to open in the year 2125.

The Wappinger (/ˈwɒpɪndʒər/) were a Native American people group from southern New York and western Connecticut. They are part of the Northeastern Woodlands culture.

Wappinger takes its name from the Wappinger or Wappani Native Americans who lived along the east side of the Hudson. The Town is home to 28.5 square miles of quiet neighborhoods, premier shopping amenities, breathtaking natural sites, fascinating …

Aug 12, 2024 · The Wappinger tribes were a confederacy of Algonquian-speaking Native Americans in eastern North America. Early in the 17th century, the Wappinger lived along the east bank of the Mahikannituck (Hudson River) from Manhattan Island to what is now Poughkeepsie and eastward to the lower Connecticut River valley.

First settled in 1659, and incorporated in 1875, Wappinger is 28 square miles of five star dining, premier shopping, breathtaking natural sites, and where nearly 30,000 people call home.

Located within Dutchess County in New York's beautiful Hudson River Valley. First settled in 1659, and incorporated in 1875, Wappinger is 28 square miles of five star dining, premier shopping, breathtaking natural sites, and where nearly 30,000 people call home.