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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Abby Drayer / Museum Educator / [email protected] Program Title: Once Ancient Oceans: How Geology Shaped New York Waterways Date & Time: Wednesday January 14, 2026 - 7pm Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum - 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY Pricing: $10/non member - $5/ HRMM members Presentation Topic: Before the first dinosaurs, before the first mammals, just as the very first forests were beginning to form on Earth, the land that makes up New York state today was covered by an ancient ocean. How did the geology formed by this ancient world, nearly 400 million years ago, shape life and commerce along the Hudson River throughout the 1800’s and into the present? Join us and find out! Bio of Speaker: Abby Drayer is a Museum Educator and the Solaris Programs Coordinator at the HRMM. They have a background in Physics and Acoustics, and are currently taking graduate courses on Marine Bioacoustics. The Follow the River Lecture Series is sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank. Find more information and registration details at hrmm.org or here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Kelley / Marketing Manager / [email protected] KINGSTON, NY – In continuing its mission to preserve the history of the Hudson River while creating a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive waterfront for all to enjoy, Hudson River Maritime Museum has launched the 2025 Year End Appeal campaign. Contributions made to the Year End Appeal help us continue our mission to preserve the history of the Hudson River while creating a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive waterfront for all to enjoy. Your support makes a difference! Established in 1979, HRMM is a multi-functioning education hub and dynamic working waterfront. HRMM's campus is home to an extensive collection of maritime artifacts and historic vessels, the Woodworking School, the Sailing School, a marina with public docking, the solar-powered tour boat, Solaris and the Homeport Barn public events space. Additionally, the museum operates the Rondout Lighthouse — the last of three lighthouses marking the entrance to the Rondout Creek — accessible only via HRMM guided boat tours. Whether you support the 2025 Year End Appeal, become a member, make a recurring gift, become a business supporter, or volunteer your time, your generosity makes a direct impact and helps to strengthen our mission. Learn more about the HRMM 2025 Year End Appeal and other ways to support HRMM at hrmm.org/ways-to-give. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which relies upon donations and memberships for daily operations. The museum does not receive any municipal, state, or federal funding, except through competitive, project-based grants. For more information about the Hudson River Maritime Museum, please visit hrmm.org, Like HRMM on Facebook, or call 845.338.0071 |
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