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Retired educators Barbara and Wes Gottlock began their writing careers when they became fascinated with Hudson Valley historic sites, particularly Bannerman Island. They collaborated with Thom Johnson to write Bannerman Castle. Subsequent books have been New York's Palisades Interstate Park, Lost Towns of the Hudson Valley, Lost Amusement Parks of the Hudson Valley, Lost Amusement Parks of New York City and My Name is Eleanor: A Bannerman Island Adventure, a children's book with a mix of history and fantasy.

Their most recent release (January 2022) is a solo effort by Wes (with Barbara's help) Manhattan's East Village: Three Decades of Madness which chronicles the colorful history of that neighborhood from the 1960s through the 1980s.

Wes and Barbara have lectured extensively throughout the New York City metropolitan area in recent years. They are still active volunteers with Bannerman Island. Wes is an island docent and the senior tour coordinator. Barbara is on the Bannerman Castle Trust board of directors and still leads occasional tours. They both participate in river clean-up projects and fundraisers benefitting various Hudson River causes. They also find enough time to spend with their two children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Wes and Barbara reside in New Windsor overlooking the majestic Hudson.

Barbara and Wes are available for a limited number of speaking engagments. Please see contact information on the "Ordering" button above. Thank you for stopping by.

Retired educators Barbara and Wes Gottlock began their writing careers when they became fascinated with Hudson Valley historic sites, particularly Bannerman Island. They collaborated with Thom Johnson to write Bannerman Castle. Subsequent books have been New York's Palisades Interstate Park, Lost Towns of the Hudson Valley, Lost Amusement Parks of the Hudson Valley, Lost Amusement Parks of New York City and My Name is Eleanor: A Bannerman Island Adventure, a children's book with a mix of history and fantasy. Their most recent release (January 2022) is a solo effort by Wes (with Barbara's help) Manhattan's East Village: Three Decades of Madness which chronicles the colorful history of that neighborhood from the 1960s through the 1980s. Wes and Barbara have lectured extensively throughout the New York City metropolitan area in recent years. They are still active volunteers with Bannerman Island. Wes is an island docent and the senior tour coordinator. Barbara is on the Bannerman Castle Trust board of directors and still leads occasional tours. They both participate in river clean-up projects and fundraisers benefitting various Hudson River causes. They also find enough time to spend with their two children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Wes and Barbara reside in New Windsor overlooking the majestic Hudson. Barbara and Wes are available for a limited number of speaking engagments. Please see contact information on the "Ordering" button above. Thank you for stopping by.