Hudson River Maritime Museum Seeking Winter Wear Donations for Mitten Tree Drive - Gloves, hats, socks, and more - will benefit People's Place

​KINGSTON, N.Y. – Hudson River Maritime Museum is collecting winter accessories as part of the museum’s annual Mitten Tree drive. For over a decade, the museum has collected new or handmade winter wear. The items are hung on a 10’ wooden tree structure located in the museum's main exhibit gallery. Donations will be brought periodically to People's Place, Kingston, NY beginning with their Project Santa event and continuing throughout the winter months.
 
Donations sought include gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, socks, hand warmers, and umbrellas. Items can be for all ages and can be brought to the museum store which is located at 50 Rondout Landing in Kingston. The store is open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00am-5:00pm and a designated box will be available on the front porch to accept donations when the store is closed.
 
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.

Staff and volunteers at Hudson River Maritime Museum are seeking donations of winter accessories for the organization’s annual Mitten Tree drive to benefit People's Place, Kingston, NY.