Hudson River Maritime Museum offer ‘Sail Tales’ Storytime, Guided Museum Tour, and Industrial Walking Tour as part of Kingston Waterfront’s WINTERTIDE festivities

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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KINGSTON, N.Y. (November 19, 2024) – Hudson River Maritime Museum will host three special events as part of Kingston Waterfront Business Association’s 3rd Annual Wintertide on Saturday, November 30. The museum will kick off the day with a storytime for children at 11:00 am followed by a guided tour of its exhibits at 1:00pm, and will round out the day’s events with an industrial Walking Tour at 3:00pm. The museum store will also be open for holiday shopping with a prize wheel offering promotions and discounts to shoppers from 10.30am-5:00 pm. Full descriptions are provided below. For more information and tickets to events, visit www.hrmm.org/wintertide
SAIL TALES, 11:00am
FREE EVENT FOR KIDS
Ahoy, whimsical adventurers! Set sail to the Hudson River Maritime Museum for a delightful storytime that will whisk your little ones into the magical world of maritime tales! Join us in the museum, surrounded by incredible historical treasures from the Hudson River's rich past, as our storytellers read aloud an enchanting seafaring story—perfect for sparking imagination and wonder!
Don’t let this a one-of-a-kind experience float away—come and enjoy storytime in a museum setting. Registration is encouraged (just to smooth the sails) but not required. Tickets are free and include admission to explore the museum’s treasures. Come for the tales, stay for the history.
GUIDED MUSEUM EXHIBITS TOUR, 1:00pm
$10 ($7 for HRMM Members) includes admission to the museum
Gain fascinating insight into the story of the Hudson River and its rich maritime history in this guided museum tour.  Join one of our expert guides, as you explore Hudson River Maritime Museum's fascinating exhibits and collections. Learn about the river's tributaries and the industries that thrived along its banks, like brick making, bluestone quarrying, and coal transportation.
Ever wondered how the New York Canal system and the steam era revolutionized transport on the river? Discover how these influences paved the way for the booming industries of the 19th and 20th centuries! 
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with our shared history! 
INDUSTRIAL WALKING TOUR, ​3:00pm
$15 ($10 for HRMM Members) includes admission to the museum
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to uncover the hidden gems of our local history! Curious about the rich maritime and industrial history of the Kingston Waterfront? Join us for a guided walking tour that'll take you along the shores of Rondout Creek! Uncover the area’s fascinating past with stories of the Thomas Cornell Steamboat Company, skillypot, the Delaware & Hudson Canal, and the iconic Island Dock—just to name a few! Tours leave from in front of the Hudson River Maritime Museum.

Now in its third year, Wintertide features dozens of festivities and activities for all ages across the myriad of businesses lining Broadway, Abeel Street, West Strand, and Rondout Landing, the event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, which also happens to fall on Small Business Saturday. The event will culminate at dusk with the official tree lighting at T.R. Gallo Park, sponsored by TKG Real Estate and performances by the Rock Academy. Area restaurants and bars will continue to serve libations into the evening. More information at https://linktr.ee/kingstonwintertide.

The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. In addition to extensive collections documenting maritime transportation, industry, recreation, and natural science, the museum offers classes and programs at its Wooden Boat School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. The museum is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. Visit www.hrmm.org for more information.