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Contact: Abby Drayer - Solaris Program Manager - [email protected] Event: Family Friendly Halloween Classics: Spooky Tales Aboard Solaris Date & Time: 5:00PM & 6:00PM - Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in October Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum - Kingston, NY Pricing: Adults - $28 / Seniors (62+ yrs) - $25 / Children (3-12 yrs) - $22 / 2 & Under Free Come one, come all and climb aboard the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s solar powered boat Solaris for a ride of historical scares, appropriate for all ages. Settle in and prepare to be spooked as our storytellers captivate you with specially selected tales for the Halloween season. You’ll hear about a headless horseman, ghosts stalking the river, and more. These stories have floated along the Hudson River and beyond for generations, and they’re sure to delight. Cozy up with some hot cider and treats and enjoy the smooth, quiet ride only Solaris can offer as you learn the haunted tales of the mighty Hudson. Cruises start October 3rd and then run twice a day (5:00PM & 6:00PM) Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays thru October! Find the full Solaris cruise schedule here!
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Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief Bicentennial Voyage Visits Kingston, Hudson River Maritime Museum9/24/2025  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Russell/Museum Educator/[email protected]/845-338-0071 x11 Event: Buffalo Maritime Center’s Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief Bicentennial Voyage Visits Kingston, Hudson River Maritime Museum Date & Time: October 21st, 2025 - October 22nd, 2025 Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum - Kingston, NY Pricing: No charge. Registration Required To mark the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening, the Buffalo Maritime Center (BMC) has built a full-scale replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief – the vessel that first journeyed from Buffalo to New York City to mark the canal’s completion. Constructed by nearly 200 volunteers and students between October 2020 and its launch in June 2024, the wooden boat was handcrafted in full public view inside the Longshed at Canalside on Buffalo’s waterfront. This extraordinary community boatbuilding effort stands as the largest project of its kind, making the Seneca Chief not only a historic replica but a powerful symbol of craftsmanship, collaboration, and Buffalo’s enduring maritime legacy. On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief will embark on the Bicentennial Voyage – a 33-day journey commemorating Governor DeWitt Clinton’s historic trip in 1825. Traveling 500 miles along the Erie Canal and Hudson River, the Seneca Chief will visit 28 communities across New York State, concluding with a grand arrival at Pier 26 in New York City – exactly 200 years after the original voyage began. The Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief arrives at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on Tuesday, October 21st with tours and events on Tuesday, October 21st and Wednesday, October 22nd. While in Kingston, Buffalo Maritime Center will offer free, family-friendly experiences – including special events, educational programs, and hands-on activities – that invite people of all ages to engage with the legacy of the Erie Canal, sparking both local and statewide reflection on the canal’s enduring impact. Find where Seneca Chief and the Tug CL Churchill are right now by checking the vessel tracker here. Additional support for the Seneca Chief HRMM visit is brought to you by American Cruise Lines. Register to visit and find more information here.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Emma Cariello/Museum Educator/[email protected] Event: Legends & Lore of the Hudson River: Interactive Stories with Jonathan Kruk Date & Time: 6:30 PM, Thursday October 2, 2025 Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum Homeport Barn - Kingston, NY Pricing: $10 Adults / $5 Children 12 & Under Event Description: From the Spuyten Duyvil to Lake Tear of the Clouds, the Hudson River has a tale to tell at every turn. Come join us for an evening of legends and lore with renowned master storyteller Jonathan Kruk as he entertains and educates at Hudson River Maritime Museum. Hear the creation myth and learn why the river really flows both ways, discover how the mighty Hudson launched four revolutions, and then be haunted by stories of river ghosts! This program delivers the tales of the Hudson in a way like never before and is perfect for families looking for creepy tales and history buffs alike. Presenter Bio: Jonathan Kruk, known for solo shows such as “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” takes tales from the Hudson River to schools, libraries and historic sites. He has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, The Today Show, The Travel Channel, the BBC and has eight award-winning recordings and two books on the Hudson River’s legends and lore. Jonathan Kruk knows why they lived happily ever after. More Information and Tickets can be Found Here.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Emma Cariello/Museum Educator/[email protected] Event: Hudson River Ecology: How is the River Doing and How do we Know? Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 7:00 PM Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum - Kingston, NY Pricing: $10/person, $5/member Event Description: Both natural phenomena and human activities are putting stress on the Hudson River, which could impact its ability to stay resilient and meet our needs. Aquatic ecologist, Dr. Stuart Findlay reviews some of these pressures and how climate change, alongside the historical and ongoing human interactions, has negatively impacted the ecology of the river, creating a tangled web of competing interests and sometimes even contradictory solutions. Showcasing examples from his decades of research and monitoring, Findlay will discuss suitable solutions that balance ecological health with human needs to protect and restore the Hudson River. Our Presenter: Dr. Stuart Findlay has worked on the Hudson River for over 30 years. His research on sensitive wetlands, shoreline restoration, and environmental monitoring is helping to guide the river’s recovery. Findlay works closely with the Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS) and directed the installation of a monitoring station that continually records the river’s salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and water elevation – a key management tool to facilitate a quick response to threats such as harmful contaminants or floods. He also studies the impacts of shoreline modification and guides sustainable management practices to protect native species and their habitats and has been an advisor to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for more than 25 years. The Follow the River Lecture Series is Sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank. |
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