Saturday, September 14, 2019
Join the Hudson River Maritime Museum as we honor area fire, police, and rescue departments in an event highlighting the courage, selflessness, and sacrifice of Emergency Service Personnel. Heroes' Day is being held on Saturday, September 14 from 12 pm - 5 pm at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The Fireboat John J. Harvey will be on our docks again, as well as a United States Coast Guard Buoy Tender. Both vessels will have FREE deck tours available to the public all afternoon. In the yard, we will have Ulster County Sheriff's Office Dive and K-9 Units providing interactive demonstrations for the public. New this year to the event, Kingston Fire Department will provide Fire Safety Training demonstrations to the public utilizing their Fire Safety Trailer.
Free John J Harvey Sails on Saturday, September 14, 2019
The John J Harvey will offer Heroes' Day visitors a FREE 30-45 minute boat ride in the Rondout Creek as part of Heroes' Day. Visitors must register at the information desk located adjacent the museum store entrance. Rides are on a first-come first-serve basis. The John J Harvey will offer rides at 1 pm and 3:30 pm. There is room for approximately 80 passengers on each ride.
Map of Activity Stations
Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 14
Lighthouse Tours and Scenic Boat Trips available through the museum on our 100% solar-powered vessel, Solaris. Inquire in the museum store for tickets or follow the link here: Solar Boat Tours
About the John J. Harvey: The historic FDNY fireboat John J. Harvey helped evacuate people from lower Manhattan and fight fires at the World Trade Center site on 9/11. Visit www.1931fireboat.org for more information.
- 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Ongoing activities
- Hudson River Maritime Museum open - discount admission plus free admission for first responders and active-duty military.
- Trolley Museum of New York open – free admission for first responders and active-duty military.
- Free deck tours aboard the fireboat John J. Harvey.
- Free deck tours of the United States Coast Guard 49' BUSL (Buoy Utility Stern Loader).
- Free tours of Mobile Life Support Services Ambulance.
- Free Fire Safety Demonstration Training with Kingston Fire Department.
- Free K-9 and Dive Tank Demonstrations provided by Ulster County Sheriff's Office.
- Volunteer Firemen’s Museum of Kingston fire truck on display.
- Trolley Museum's Port Authority Trans Hudson PA-1 car 143 on display.
- Trolley rides to Kingston Point Park begin.
- Emergency Vehicles will be on display
Lighthouse Tours and Scenic Boat Trips available through the museum on our 100% solar-powered vessel, Solaris. Inquire in the museum store for tickets or follow the link here: Solar Boat Tours
About the John J. Harvey: The historic FDNY fireboat John J. Harvey helped evacuate people from lower Manhattan and fight fires at the World Trade Center site on 9/11. Visit www.1931fireboat.org for more information.