The crime remains unsolved, and this walk around Hudson, beginning at the Clock Tower will not solve that crime. However, you will get some tidbits regarding Hudson’s history. From the markers at the various stops you will see that Hudson was heavily involved in the anti-slavery movement and was an active underground railroad location. You will visit 5 locations leading you to the final. All are an easy hike around Hudson. Be careful crossing streets – they can be very busy. Parking coordinates for a suggested central location are provided. There are numerous other areas for parking in the area. Watch out for one way streets. The total round trip for the walk is less than 1 mile.
For each of these locations you will find information to determine the last three digits of the North and West coordinates for the next stop as follows:
N41 14.AAA W081 26.BBB
The final is a magnetic key case with log only – bring your own pen or pencil and maybe a calculator. The posted coordinates will take you to the Clock Tower, the beginning of the tour.
Stop 1: Information for stop 2 coordinates:
AAA = 2,408 – [the year the clock and tower were given to the community]
BBB = 100 + [20 times the number of years Percy wound the clock]
Remember the 4th and 5th letters of the donor’s last name for a hint to the final.
Stop 2: Information for stop 3 coordinates:
AAA = [The year David Hudson began hiding runaway slaves at his home] – 1,364
BBB = [The year the Free Congregational Church was founded] – 1467
On side 2 remember the 4th word of the text (not the headings) for the rest of the hint to the final.
Stop 3: Information for stop 4 coordinates:
AAA = [The number of years members met here] + 400
BBB = [The year John Brown vowed to destroy slavery] - 1426
Stop 4: Information for stop 5 coordinates:
AAA = [The year the building was built] - 1480
BBB = [The year the memorial was erected] - 1701
Stop 5: Information for the Final coordinates:
AAA = [The crowd size] -5,733
BBB = [The year] -1,651