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History Blog
We're making a concerted effort to ramp up our history posts and videos on our history blog. "Muddy Paddle's Excellent Adventure on the Hudson," articles by Captain William O. Benson, and more!
Online Exhibits
We have already created some exhibits online, and are planning more, including one for the upcoming exhibit "Mary Powell: Queen of the Hudson," so check back often! In the meantime, enjoy these completed exhibits.
Tugboats: Workhorses of the Hudson River
The exhibit features an overview of the history of tugboats on the Hudson River, as well as images and descriptions of one hundred years of Hudson River tugboats. These images represent a small fraction of HRMM’s tugboat related collections and the exhibit will be updated occasionally with more content. View the exhibit >>>
The exhibit features an overview of the history of tugboats on the Hudson River, as well as images and descriptions of one hundred years of Hudson River tugboats. These images represent a small fraction of HRMM’s tugboat related collections and the exhibit will be updated occasionally with more content. View the exhibit >>>
The Hudson River Day Line: 1863-1971
This exhibit features an overview of the history of the Hudson River Day Line steamboat company, including photographs, ephemera, and audio from the museum's extensive Donald Ringwald Hudson River Day Line Collection. View the exhibit >>>
This exhibit features an overview of the history of the Hudson River Day Line steamboat company, including photographs, ephemera, and audio from the museum's extensive Donald Ringwald Hudson River Day Line Collection. View the exhibit >>>
Rescuing the River: 50 Years of Environmental Activism on the Hudson
This online exhibit was created as a companion to the physical exhibit of the same name. Tracing the roles of individuals and organizations in the environmental movement in New York State, the exhibit focuses on Scenic Hudson, Clearwater, Riverkeeper (and their predecessor Hudson River Fishermen's Association), and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, from the 1960s to today. View the exhibit >>>
This online exhibit was created as a companion to the physical exhibit of the same name. Tracing the roles of individuals and organizations in the environmental movement in New York State, the exhibit focuses on Scenic Hudson, Clearwater, Riverkeeper (and their predecessor Hudson River Fishermen's Association), and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, from the 1960s to today. View the exhibit >>>
Digital Collections
The Hudson River Maritime Museum has made a selection of its archival collections available online through New York Heritage. Thousands of New York-related images, documents, and audio collections are available from hundreds of other museums, historical societies, and libraries on this site. Just click the logo below to be directed to the Hudson River Maritime Museum's main collection, or select from the collections below.
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Hudson River Lighthouses
Did you know that in addition to a book, the museum has created a website for Hudson River Lighthouses? There's so much to learn about these fascinating buildings and the people who kept the lights burning. Click on the images below to purchase a book or visit the lighthouse website!
The museum's book, "Hudson River Lighthouses" is available for purchase on Amazon. Don't forget to go to Amazon Smile and select HRMM as your charity!
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Click the image above to explore the Hudson River Lighthouses website and learn about the remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River, along with information about some of the lost lighthouses.
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HRMM YouTube Channel
Did you know we have a YouTube Channel? You can explore existing videos, including lectures, history and historic videos, and clips from museum events and programs, but stay tuned for more coming soon! To access our channel and playlists, just click the images below.
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Social Media
The Hudson River Maritime Museum is active on Facebook and Instagram. Please follow us for cool links and other fun content.