Jonathan Kruk, Master Storyteller - Crossroads of Rockland History

Broadcast originally aired on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio 1700AM.

Master storyteller and author Jonathan Kruk joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss his career as a Master Storyteller.  In April, Kruk will bring a family-friendly program to the Historical Society of Rockland County entitled: “Imps of Donderberg: The Lore of Rockland County.”  

Topics discussed in this interview include:  Washington Irving; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; The Goblin of Donderberg; Charles Dickens; A Christmas Carol; Hudson River; Rocklandia; The Hudson River; Pete Seeger and more.

Best known for his solo shows “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “A Christmas Carol,” Jonathan Kruk has been featured on The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, and the BBC. In addition to performing for the New-York Historical, the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum, Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Fest, the NYS Reading Teacher’s Association, NYS PTA Conference, the Nassau County Museum, the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, Met-Life, and Pepsico, he has eight award-winning recordings and is the author of two books: Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley and Legends and Lore of the Hudson Highlands.

His website is: https://jonathankruk.com/

The upcoming program at the HSRC: 

In this family-friendly Sunday afternoon program, Jonathan will tell adventuresome stories about pirate treasure, bold patriots, ghost imps, Indian guides, and more.

IMPS OF DONDERBERG: The Lore of Rockland County, with Jonathan Kruk

• When:  Sunday, April 6, 2025,at 1:00 pm SHARP
• Where:  Lower-level Community Room, HSRC History Center, 20 Zukor Road, New City
• Price:  $15.00/adult; $5/child (best for children in second grade or older)

Learn more or get tickets:  https://www.rocklandhistory.org/family-program--imps-of-donderberg

Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 am, right after the morning show on WRCR radio 1700 AM and www.WRCR.com. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms.
 
The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.

www.RocklandHistory.org