About Friends of Carnwath
Our Mission
The Friends of Carnwath is a dedicated volunteer 501c3 not-for-profit organization. Our mission focuses on public awareness, stewardship, and fundraising for the Carnwath Farms Historic Site and Park.
History of Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park
Indigenous History
The Wappinger, a tribe of the Algonquin Language group, lived in the Eastern Woodland Area. Wappani, as they were called, translates to “man of the east,” they were part of the Lenape tribe, also known as the Delaware. The Mohicans, another tribe of the Algonquin Language Group would come and live with the Wappani along the Wappingers Creek, known to the Wappani as Mawenawasic, likely reflected the meandering nature of the creek or its usefulness for travel and fishing.