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​8th Annual Riverport Women's Sailing Conference

1/7/2025

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January 7,  2025

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Media Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager
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Sailing Contact: Jody Sterling, Sailing School Director
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World Sailor and Pioneer Sailboat Racer, Dawn Riley, leads Keynote Address at 8th Annual Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference

KINGSTON, N.Y. –  The Sailing School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum and the Kingston Sailing Club are pleased to announce registration for the Eighth Annual Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference, March 28 - 29, 2025,  is now open. This annual gathering of sailors and aspiring sailors welcomes people who have not traditionally been able to learn to sail into the maritime community and offers them the opportunity to improve their sailing skills. The conference includes a social hour, keynote address by Dawn Riley, and an optional dinner on the Friday evening, followed by a full day of hands-on workshops and presentations on a range of topics led by experienced women mariners on Saturday. 

People of all genders are welcome to register. Tuition for adults ranges from $100 to $125, and a discounted registration is available for those aged 14-20 $75. For more details about the workshop sessions and for online registration please visit, www.hrmm.org/riverport-womens-conference or call (845) 338-0071. 

The 2025 Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference (RWSC) is co-sponsored by the Hudson River Maritime Museum and the Kingston Sailing Club and will be held in person, on land, at the Hudson River Maritime Museum campus in Kingston, New York on Saturday, March 29 . A pre-conference social hour, followed by a Keynote Address by Dawn Riley, and an optional dinner will be held on Friday, March 28 at Frank Guido’s Little Italy in Kingston, New York on Friday, March 28, from 4:30 to 8:00 pm.  

The pre-conference on Friday evening will kick off with a networking social hour, with a cash bar, open to all from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees will then be treated to an inspiring keynote address by Dawn Riley from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Riley, a world sailor, leader, and a pioneer in the sport of sailboat racing, will regale attendees with tales of her participation in the Whitbread Around the World race aboard Maiden with Tracy Edwards and her all-women crew in 1989-90, her participation and leadership in four America’s Cup campaigns, and her current leadership of the premier US sail training academy, Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay, New York.  A family-style dinner will follow. Please note that registration for the dinner is separate from the keynote address and is not included in the conference registration fee. Advanced booking is required by March 23, 2025.  The cost is $60 per person.

On Saturday, all conference registrants will enjoy workshops, networking,  coffee/light breakfast, and lunch. All participants will have the opportunity to participate in five workshops that will be taught by expert women mariners. Workshop topics include, Becoming a Boat Owner, Sail Care & Maintenance, Introduction to Racing, Diesel Engine Maintenance, Safe Navigation Around Large Vessels, Essential Sailing Knots, Coastal & Offshore Passage Planning, Outboard Engine Troubleshooting, and more. Early Registration for the Conference is recommended to assure a spot in the conference and to reserve your place in the specific workshops you’d like to attend. 

For descriptions of the workshop sessions and to register for the conference and the pre-conference dinner please visit, Riverport Women's Sailing Conference or call (845) 338-0071. ​
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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.

The Kingston Sailing Club promotes and encourages the Corinthian spirit of racing (conducted in accordance with the US Sailing & ISAF rules and prescriptions) and cruising; promotes and encourages sportsmanship, seamanship, appreciation of the sailing environment, and the non-polluting, recreational use of our local waters, specifically, the Hudson River and its tributaries; and serves the best interests of the membership of the Kingston Sailing Club. Unlike some clubs, KSC does not own any boats, slips, or meeting space, and they sail on member-owned boats. KSC is a long-time partner of the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and enjoy regular use of their facilities, contribute financially, volunteer for and support their programs, and all KSC members are members of HRMM. ​
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Hudson River Maritime Museum offers Foundations of Woodworking Series, Free ‘Sail Tales’ Storytelling, and Industrial Walking Tour as part of its Winter Event Schedule

12/9/2024

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

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Hudson River Maritime Museum offers Foundations of Woodworking Series, Free ‘Sail Tales’ Storytelling, and Industrial Walking Tour as part of its Winter Event Schedule

KINGSTON, N.Y. (November 19, 2024) – Hudson River Maritime Museum is offering Guide Exhibit Tours, Industrial Walking Tours along the Rondout, and free children’s storytelling sessions as part of their winter season of events throughout December and January. The Wooden Boat School will also offer their five-class Foundations of Woodworking Series, alongside individual classes in chair caning, whittling, furniture restoration and more. Full descriptions are provided below. For more information and tickets to events, visit our events calendar at www.hrmm.org/events.html.

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
SAIL TALES, 11:30 am-Noon
FREE Saturday Morning Storytime
December 14, January 11 and January 25
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
$5, plus 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, like brick making, bluestone quarrying, and coal transportation,  that thrived along its banks.

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 this unique opportunity to connect with our shared history!

Tour Schedule:

Thursday, December 12 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Friday, December 13 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 pm
Thursday, December 19  at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Friday, December 20 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 21 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 pm

INDUSTRIAL WALKING TOUR, ​3:00pm
$10 ($8 for HRMM Members)
December 8, 15 & 22 at 3:00pm
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.

WOODEN BOAT SCHOOL

January 2025 Class Schedule

Introduction to Chair Caning
Saturday, January 11, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Join Janice Meltzer in a basic 7-step class in caning seats: using a stool kit, we will learn about soaking cane and weaving it in a traditional pattern. This process can be applied to applications like canoe seats as well as chairs. You will have the option of bringing in your own chair or canoe seat to recane.
General Public: $179 + materials, with discounts for HRMM Members
Skill level: beginner 

Furniture Restoration and Repair
Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This class is your chance to bring a cherished piece of furniture back to life and learn techniques so you can restore furniture yourself.
General Public: $318+ materials with discounts for HRMM Members
Skill level: beginner  
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Foundations of Woodworking: Understanding Wood
Monday, January 20, 6:00-9:00 pm
This is the first course of our Foundation of Woodworking series. During this class you will explore the nature of wood as a material and the unique qualities it has, from living organisms to lumber.
General Public: $90
Skill level: beginner

Foundations of Woodworking: Machine Tools & Shop Safety
In order to keep class sizes small, this class is offered in two sessions:
Session A: January, 22-23, 6:00-9:00 pm
Session B: January, 27-28, 6:00-9:00 pm
This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn the  safety basics of wood shop machinery or looking for the best practices to take home to their workshops. This will include information on the different types of machinery and their uses, safe shop practices including the use of eye and ear protection, emergency protocols, and advice for setting up a home shop.
General Public: $196 + materials
Skill level: beginner

Square Rule Timber Framing
Saturday and Sunday, January 25-26, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This two-day class, which takes place indoors, is designed for both beginner and intermediate timber framing students. You will learn about all of the steps involved in planning and executing a square rule, post-and-beam timber frame structure, and construct one on the HRMM campus under the guidance of timber framer Wayne Ford. The group will measure and cut pieces, using mortise and tenon joinery, and then assemble the structural frame, followed by adding girts, rafters, and purlins to accomplish a finished structure.
General Public: $445 with discounts for HRMM Members
Skill level: beginner and intermediate

Intro to Whittling
Sunday, January 26, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Come down and spend the day with woodworker and artist Vince Sanborn learning the basics of whittling. You'll learn about different carving techniques, tools, tips for working with different types of wood, and about characteristics of wood like grain. Your ticket includes your choice of a variety of hard, soft, local, and exotic woods.
General Public: $162 with discounts for HRMM Members
Skill level: beginner and intermediate
To receive 10-15% off class tuition consider becoming a museum member (for as little as $30/year). You must be a current member to receive your discount. To become a new member, please sign up on our website, or call 845-338-0071.

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.



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

11/18/2024

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager
[email protected]
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.
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With $1 Million Raised to Date, Hudson River Maritime Museum announces Capital Campaign

9/16/2024

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September 17, 2024
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Media Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager
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With $1 Million Raised to Date, Hudson River Maritime Museum
announces Capital Campaign

Kingston, NY (September 17, 2024)—The Hudson River Maritime Museum announced today the launch of the public phase of its capital campaign, Navigating Forward. The campaign has already raised $1 million during its quiet phase. With an overall goal of $1.3 million, the Navigating Forward Campaign supports a campus-wide infrastructure initiative that addresses several key areas of improvement, including strategic planning around long-term campus resilience against future flooding, installing energy-efficient systems in existing museum buildings, and upgrades to the exterior space to be more accessible and welcoming. Campaign contributions so far include monies from New York State Senator, Michelle Hinchey, New York Assembly Member, Sarahana Shrestha, Arts MidHudson, and Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley, among others.
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“The Navigating Forward Campaign for HRMM is critical to ensuring that the museum’s campus and buildings can be enjoyed and experienced by audiences for years to come,” stated Lisa Cline, HRMM’s Executive Director. “The organization has seen tremendous growth in the last decade with additional schools and programs. The public phase of our capital campaign provides an exciting opportunity to engage a wider community in the support of the Museum realizing its full potential. We are grateful to our elected officials, and the many individuals who have played an integral role in our fundraising efforts thus far. We look forward to wrapping up this critical next phase of our campaign, which will help us reach our final fundraising goal.”

​Huntley Gill, Chair of the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Board of Trustees, added, “We would like to acknowledge the government agencies and individuals whose contributions have gotten us 3/4 of the way to our goal during the silent phase of our campaign. We now hope that we can count on the generosity of our community to support the museum as we move through this exciting period of improvement.”

For details about the campaign, visit www.hrmm.org/navigating-forward.html. For inquiries. please contact Peter Criswell, Capital Campaign Manager, [email protected]. 
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.

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Wooden Boat School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum Announces Remaining 2024 Class Schedule

9/4/2024

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Program Inquiries: Dan Nelson
Wooden Boat School Manager 
[email protected]
Kingston, NY (5 September, 2024)– The Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat School is pleased to announce their latest offering of woodworking courses for adults in October, November and December. Taught by professionals in the fields of woodworking and carpentry, the Wooden Boat School offers a variety of introductory and intermediate courses for adults interested in expanding their skills in woodworking and traditional crafts. Projects include furniture restoration, and skin-on-frame canoes. Registration is now open at www.hrmm.org/adult-classes.html. All HRMM members receive discounts on class tuition. 
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The Wooden Boat School’s woodworking programs are perfect for adults who want to work with their hands and learn new skills. Participants will work on-site in the museum’s wood shop to create take-home projects with the help of skilled instructors. Some courses require some woodworking and/or machine tool experience.

For a detailed line-up of the Wooden Boat School’s classes for adults, please see the schedule to follow:
Foundations of Woodworking: Understanding Wood
Mon., Sept. 30, 6-9 PM
In this first course of the series, students will explore the nature of wood as a material and the unique qualities it has. The class will cover different common and exotic wood species, and the properties that make each of them suited to different applications, whether for furniture making, cabinetmaking, carpentry, or boatbuilding. The instructor will also cover how raw wood is dried to become a usable material, how to prepare lumber for projects, how to store and treat wood, and more.
Tuition: $90
Level: Beginner

OCTOBER

Foundations of Woodworking: Hand Tools: Use & Care
Session A: Tues./Weds., Oct. 1-2, 6-9 PM
Session B: Tues./Weds., Oct. 8-9, 6-9 PM
In this second class of the series, students will learn about the hand tools in a basic woodworking kit including layout and measuring tools like the combination square and marking gauge, Japanese and western-style saws, chisels, and several types of block plane. Each tool will be examined, its use and proper handling demonstrated, tool maintenance including fine tuning and sharpening, and where to find good tools. Students are encouraged to bring their own tools for examination and to get hands-on practice sharpening and honing.
Tuition: $195 
Level: Beginner

Foundations of Woodworking: Machine Tools & Shop Safety
Session A: Tues./Weds., Oct. 15-16, 6-9 PM
Session B: Tues./Weds., Oct. 22-23, 6-9 PM
In this third class of the series, students will learn how to safely handle tools and machinery in a shop setting. The class will include information on the different types of machinery and their uses, safe shop practices including: use of eye and ear protection, emergency protocols, and advice for setting up a home shop. This class is perfect for anyone looking to get basic safety certification with wood shop machinery or looking for the best practices to take home to their own workshops.
Tuition: $195
Level: Beginner

Splint Weave Stool Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 5, Noon - 4 PM
In this class you will learn the basic weaving patterns that are applicable to Shaker tape, ash splint, vinyl splint and reed chairs and stools. Using a pre-assembled footstool as a base, you'll weave the seat with all natural fiber splint material. The class includes all the materials necessary to leave with a beautiful hand-woven footstool.
Tuition: $87 + $35 materials
Skill Level: Beginner

Wood and Resin Jewelry Making
Sat. & Sun., October 12 & 13, 10 AM - 4 PM
This is a multifaceted class on making jewelry using a variety of techniques. Students will have an opportunity to experiment with a scroll saw and lathe, mixing and pouring epoxy resin, and gluing up thin pieces of wood and hand turning wooden rings and bracelets. Students will also learn some rudimentary techniques for assembling jewelry. The object of the class is that students will be exposed to enough processes on day 1 that on day 2, they will be able to design and create one or more pieces of jewelry of their own design.
Tuition: $220 + $50 materials
Skill Level: Beginner


NOVEMBER

Make A Cheese Slicer & Charcuterie Board
Fri., Nov. 1, 6–8 PM & Sat., Nov. 2, 11 AM – 3 PM
Create a small cheese cutting board  9" x 6" and a larger charcuterie board 9" x 18" made of different species of wood. This will be a two day workshop in which the first day will be picking out your wood, designing your pattern, squaring up the pieces and gluing them overnight. The next day will be trimming, sanding, finishing and adding hardware. 
Tuition: $155 + $40 materials
Skill Level: Beginner

Build a Stool
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 2-3, 9 AM to 5 PM
Build a full-size stool in this two-day weekend woodworking class. Using a variety of power tools and hand woodworking tools, you'll create a stool with your personal touch while practicing tool techniques and getting real time feedback from an expert woodworker.
Tuition: $410 + $45 materials
Skill Level: Intermediate—Foundations of Woodworking course, or equivalent shop experience required.

Adirondack Backpack Weaving
Sat., Nov. 9, 8 AM - 5 PM
Learn how to weave the basic shape of the Adirondack Backpack with instructor Sue Muldoon. Keep things hands-free while carrying your items in this lightweight backpack. We will make a medium-sized pack about 11” tall that is perfect for daily use, farmers markets and more. The backpack shape was established to fit in the curve of a canoe for stability and space-saving.
Tuition: $180 + $70 materials
Skill Level: Beginner

Basket Weaving with Invasive Plants
Sat., Nov. 16, 9 AM - 5 PM
This one-day workshop is an introduction to weaving techniques. It starts with a walk around the neighborhood of the museum to identify invasive plant species. You’ll learn how to prepare plant fibers for basketmaking, and weave them into a medium-sized functional basket. Beginners are welcome for this introduction to weaving techniques that you can use with any fiber types.
Tuition: $167
Skill Level: Beginner

Furniture Restoration and Repair
Sat., Nov. 16, 10 AM - 4 PM; Sun., Nov. 17, 10 AM - 4 PM
This class is your chance to bring a cherished piece of furniture back to life and learn techniques so you can restore furniture yourself. It includes a survey of materials and applications, examples of common wear, deterioration and mishandled prior repairs, and cleaning procedures. The instructor will also guide students in troubleshooting problems with pieces that they bring in to restore.
Tuition:$230 + $20 materials
Level: Beginner

Needle Felting: Right Whale
Sun., Nov. 17, 10 AM - 1 PM
Come and learn how to create your own needle felted right whale in a supportive and relaxing environment. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will be guided step-by-step as you create a three-dimensional form by felting wool.
Tuition:$116
Level: Beginner

Holiday Group/Family Build: Easy Rope Wreath
Sat., Nov. 23, 1-4 PM
Join us for this group/family build style class where you will braid rope to fashion a wreath that can be decorated to your taste. Your handmade holiday wreath will be made of natural jute fibers and makes a lovely gift, or just a unique decoration to stand out in your home. Students will learn to do a complex braid that is based in the nautical tradition.
Tuition:$72
Level: Beginner

Intro to Joinery: Make a Tool Box
Sat./Sun., Dec. 7-8, 9 AM - 5 PM
Build your own tool box with your choice of the joints you learn: dovetail, miter, box, and half-lap joints. Using joinery rather than fasteners provides strength and sturdiness to produce a long-lasting box.
Tuition: $364 + $35 materials
Level: intermediate—Foundations of Woodworking: Hand Tools and FoW: Machine Tools, or equiv. experience required.

How To: Shaker Tape Weaving
Sun., Dec. 8, Noon - 4 PM
Come join us for this class to explore the historic art of building furniture and weaving the seat. Using a stool you bring to class, you will weave the seat with 100% cotton Shaker tape.
NOTE: you will need to bring your own stool. This class is designed as a follow-up to the Build A Stool class on Nov. 1-2, so students can finish the stool they built. Alternately, you can either bring a stool that needs a new seat, or bring a stool-only kit that you have purchased
Tuition:$110 + $35 materials
Level: Beginner

Build A Picture Frame
Sat., Dec. 14, 9 AM - 5 PM
In this course, you will learn how to cut, assemble and finish wooden picture frames to your specifications using a sturdy and beautiful technique called corner spline joinery. Frames are intended to be wall-mounted, and will include turnbuttons that allow the media to be changed or adjusted, thereby making these great gifts for people to add their own photos or art.
Level: Intermediate
Tuition: $243+ $50 materials

How To: Fiber Rush Weaving
Sun., Dec. 15, Noon - 4 PM
In this class you will learn the basic weaving pattern called fiber rush weave. The class starts with assembling a small stool, followed by making a seat of rush weave using an all natural, paper-based fiber rush. Students will learn to make tight, square corners, and perfect a figure eight weaving pattern. The class includes all the materials necessary to leave with a beautiful hand-woven footstool.
Tuition:$110 + $35 materials
Level: Beginner

For details about classes and registration , contact Dan Nelson, Wooden Boat School Manager at [email protected] or visit the Wooden Boat School online at https://www.hrmm.org/adult-classes.html or text or call (845) 532-6295.
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The Hudson River Maritime Museum is located along the historic Rondout Creek in downtown Kingston, N.Y. HRMM is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related industries. The Museum opened the Riverport Wooden Boat School in 2016 and the Riverport Sailing School in 2017.

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Step Onboard—If You Dare!

9/3/2024

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Hudson River Maritime Museum presents HAUNTED RONDOUT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (September 4, 2024) – Stories of sunken shipwrecks, maritime murders, and ghostly apparitions, await as we invite you to experience the history and hauntings of the Rondout Creek and beyond with the return of HAUNTED RONDOUT at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, October 10-24, 2024. 

Come aboard our solar-powered spirit ship, Solaris, if you dare and hear about the haunted happenings of the Rondout Creek and Hudson Valley. Our guides will recount the creek's spine-chilling past, introducing you to the ill-fated souls whose lives were lost in its treacherous waters and the creatures who lurk beneath its surface. Who knows what or who you may encounter along the way.

Haunted Rondout Tours will run at 6:00pm & 7:00pm, Thursday through Sunday, and at 7.30pm on Friday, October 18 only. A full schedule is listed below. Tickets are $35 per person. Tours are approximately 40 minutes. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.hrmm.org/hauntedroundout. ​
Tour Schedule

Thursday, October 10 at 6pm & 7pm
Friday, October 11 at 6pm & 7pm
Saturday, October 12 at 6pm & 7pm
Sunday, October 13  at 6pm & 7pm
Thursday, October 17  at 6pm & 7pm
Friday, October 18 at 7.30pm
Saturday, October 19 at 6pm & 7pm
Sunday, October 20 at 6pm & 7pm
Thursday, October 24  at 6pm & 7pm
Friday, October 25  at 6pm & 7pm
Saturday, October 26  at 6pm & 7pm
Sunday, October 27 at 6pm & 7pm

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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.

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Kate Hymes, Matsiko World Orphans Choir from Liberia, Juma Sultan Aboriginal Society and more to Perform during a Community Open Day

8/6/2024

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HRMM hosts a Community Open Day in conjunction with the tall ship Amistad’s visit to Kingston

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, [email protected]

Join us on Wednesday. August 7, as HRMM hosts a Community Open Day in conjunction with the tall ship Amistad’s visit to Kingston. The Amistad is a replica of the 19th century ship, La Amistad, which became widely known for the 1839 uprising of enslaved captives from Sierra Leone who overthrew the crew and commandeered the ship into waters off the coast of New York. Learn about the Amistad uprising with pay what you can deck tours of the ship, and enjoy African drumming, dancing, free live music and entertainment dockside in the Museum's yard. Tickets and more information can be found at www.hrmm.org/amistad.

More than 100 local musicians, drummers, singers, and dancers will provide free entertainment from 3pm –7pm. A full lineup is listed below. On this flexibly-priced day, the schooner is open for self-exploration from 10am through 8pm, with entry every 30 minutes. A reservation is still required; please reserve for each member of your party for the amount that works for your budget. (You can select different amounts for different members of your party; e.g., you may book one person at $10 and three people at $0.)
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Support for the event is provided by Hudson Valley Credit Union, Radio Kingston, and Stewarts.
Matsiko World Orphans Choir from Liberia, Energy, Kate Hymes, Amadou Diallo, CCE Drummers, Juma Sultan
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

3:00pm Ms. Rene Bailey (Gospel and the Spiritual)
Ms. Bailey has had a remarkable career. She first started singing gospel as a young girl in the church that her family attended back home in Georgia. Moving north to Connecticut, she hit the New York City music scene where she sang blues and jazz. The transition from gospel to nightclub work came naturally. She spent 20 years as a featured vocalist at the Peg Leg Bates Country Club and for an equally long time she has fronted the Saints of Swing. Combining gospel, jazz, and rhythm/blues, she has performed with such great artists as Louis Armstrong, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Dave Brubeck, Ruth Brown, Paul Anka, Sam Cooke, and many more. Meanwhile, she kept her church roots, and today she is  the music director for Samsonville United Methodist Church.

3:30pm     Ulster County Poet Laureate, Kate Hymes
Kate Hymes is a writer and poet living in New Paltz, NY. She has led Wallkill Valley Writers workshops for over twenty years. Writers who have written with her have dubbed her the story doula. Her poems have been published in national and regional anthologies, most recently mightier: Poets for Social Justice, published by Calling All Poets, 2020. She is currently working on poems inspired by the history of people of African descent in New Paltz and Ulster County. She serves as Vice President of the Board of the Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis Center for Black History and Culture. She is the 2024 Ulster County Poet Laureate, the first to be appointed by Arts Mid-Hudson. 

3:50pm   CCE Drummers

4:10pm Drumsong Orchestra of The Hudson Valley
The Drumsong Orchestra is a community ensemble of Women Drummers and Percussionists from beginner to professional founded by Ubaka Hill—a nationally known percussionist, poet, singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker, visual artist, teaching artist and facilitator of sacred ceremony. The Drumsong Orchestra of the Hudson Valley is a multi-cultural women's drums and percussion performance ensemble. All members participate in regular "playshops" with an opportunity to perform at public events and festivals. All women and all skills levels are welcome to participate.

The Drumsong Orchestra is a community ensemble of Women Drummers and Percussionists from beginner to professional founded by Ubaka Hill—a nationally known percussionist, poet, singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker, visual artist, teaching artist and facilitator of sacred ceremony. The Drumsong Orchestra of the Hudson Valley is a multi-cultural women's drums and percussion performance ensemble. All members participate in regular "playshops" with an opportunity to perform at public events and festivals. All women and all skills levels are welcome to participate. 

4:40pm Matsiko World Orphans Choir from Liberia
Since 2008, the Matsiko World Orphan Choir has brought together our world's orphaned and vulnerable children to share their story of turning the pain of loss, hunger, and hopelessness into personal empowerment through music, dance, storytelling, and the importance of a complete education to break the cycle of poverty. We believe every child has dignity and worth no matter their background. Matsiko World Orphan Choir uses the unifying power of music to uplift every child, bring joy to all who listen, and to inspire generosity that provides a complete education for vulnerable children. Choir members receive a full tuition scholarship through college or university in their home country, and while on tour receive 1:1 school tutoring, improvement of their English language skills, and a cross-culture experience.

5:00pm     CCE Dancers and Drummers
Energy is an Award Winning Dance Company of Kingston, NY. Award Winning Energy Dance Company of Kingston, NY has swept the valley with its fresh and entertaining Hip-Hop, Reggae and Latin dance styles. They have won awards at B.E.T’s segment of “Wild Out Wednesday” and “Showtime at the Apollo” at the world famous Apollo Theater.  They have competed in The Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic in Columbus, Ohio, winning first place in all four dance categories from youth to adults. In addition, they won first place in Hollywood Dance Competition held in Connecticut.  They have performed in the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Culver City, California where they were privileged to dance alongside well known choreographers for various artists.  Energy was the opening act for “America’s Best Dance Crew” and was named Albany’s “Number One Dance Crew” in Albany, New York.

5.15pm Amadou Diallo (Duet Drumming, Singing, Storytelling)
Amadou Diallo is a percussionist from Senegal, West Africa, he has made his home in the Hudson Valley since 2001. Amadou enthusiastically shares his culture with children and adults, since arriving he’s done hundreds of performances, workshops, presentations and classes on West African culture and traditional African rhythms. He has done this for both independently in collaboration with and as a guest artist with other area groups and performers. Amadou teaches children in the TOPs program in the Kingston city school district and has an ongoing adult class in the Living Seed Yoga studio in New Paltz, New York. Amadou‘s classes are in the Djembe tradition and feature hand drums and large stick drums called Dun Duns.

5.40pm Maxwell Kofi Donkor
Maxwell Kofi Donkor is an internationally recognized artist and master cultural educator who is most known for his performances and teaching in African Drumming and Dance. For many decades, he has focused on building communities through the arts – teaching students of every age about the authentic histories and cultural celebrations which are still observed to this day. A native of Ghana, Africa, Kofi learned drumming at the knee of his grandfather, a master drummer, as well as learning traditional dances. Kofi also makes drums other traditional instruments of Ghana and teaches the arts of relief sculpture, Adinkra symbolism, mask-making, and more.

6:20pm    Juma Sultan Aboriginal Society
Juma Sultan is a legendary musician, producer, educator and activist whom has collaborated with such luminary artists as Jimi Hendrix, Sonny Simmons, Archie Shepp, Pharaoh Sanders, James “Blood” Ullmer, Dave Burell, Sam Rivers and many more.
A prolific sound recordist, Juma personally documented over 1,500 hours of music pertaining to the Loft and Free Jazz Era between the 60’s and 80’s, accumulating what is widely considered one of the most important archives of American Music, and later receiving a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts to help preserve the collection at Clarkson University.
Juma Sultan wrote and recorded with Jimi Hendrix from 1968 until the guitarist’s death. His work appears on numerous Hendrix recordings that were released posthumously. In addition to Woodstock, Juma also appeared with Hendrix on the Dick Cavett television show, and many other public appearances.
In 1972, Juma formed the New York Musicians Organization (“NYMO”) which organized concerts to protest unfair programming at the Newport Jazz Festival, and also started Studio We, with friend James DuBois, which became an integral part of the Loft Jazz scene – giving musicians a place to perform and develop.
In the early 80’s, Juma Sultan worked with the Fairlight CMI, an extremely complicated early version of the sampler. In addition to producing works for it, Juma spent two years rewriting the manual so that musicians without prior technical knowledge could understand it.
In addition to serving as an interview subject on countless books and documentaries on the life of Jimi Hendrix, Juma Sultan is the subject of an e-book by Stephen D. Farina, published by Wesleyan University Press, entitled “Reel History:The Lost Archive of Juma Sultan and the Aboriginal Music Society”, which is an imaginative, multimedia work detailing the story of the Aboriginal Music Society and how Juma Sultan’s extensive Jazz recordings came to be archived at Clarkson University.

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Ms. Rene Bailey, Drumsong Orchestra of The Hudson Valley, and Maxwell Kofi Donkor
ABOUT AMISTAD

Amistad is what is known as top-sail schooner, or a Baltimore Clipper – a recreation of what historians believe to be the best representation of what La Amistad would have looked like on the outside in 1839. 

The impetus for the building of Amistad came from Warren Q. Marr II, former editor of the NAACP's The Crisis magazine. Marr's inspiration for the recreation emerged during Operation Sail 1976, a tall ship festival held that year in New York Harbor. Participating in that event was a representation of La Amistad; it was actually an old Western Union vessel with its name temporarily hidden under signs proclaiming her Amistad. 
Marr wanted the story of the African captives' fight for freedom on the seas, in a New Haven court and in a landmark United States Supreme Court case, to be told. Marr's goal was to design the re-created vessel as a floating exhibit and classroom, assemble a crew, and sail her from port to port teaching the history of The Amistad Incident of 1839. Marr believed the Amistad story could foster unity among people of diverse backgrounds and help improve race relations.

In the late 90s, Mystic Seaport embraced the Amistad project because it contains many elements consistent with the Museum's mission "to create a broad, public understanding of the relationship of America and the sea." Amistad became the first and largest vessel ever constructed at Mystic Seaport, where shipyard staff coordinated construction with students from vocational schools in Connecticut and with volunteers.
Discovering Amistad picks up the mantle of Warren Marr with our mission of championing the important issues of racial and social justice framed, literally and metaphorically, by the Amistad story.

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.

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AMISTAD TO ANCHOR IN KINGSTON, NY

7/9/2024

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Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager, [email protected]

Hudson River Maritime Museum will host replica of historic ship that teaches about enslaved Africans' Fight for Freedom

KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 10, 2024) – Hudson River Maritime Museum announced today that it will host the Amistad Saturday, August 3-Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at their Kingston Waterfront campus. The 129-foot schooner is a replica of the 19th century ship, La Amistad, which became widely known for the 1839 uprising of enslaved captives from Sierra Leone who overthrew the crew and commandeered the ship into waters off the coast of New York. Tours of the ship and other public programming will be offered while they are anchored at the Kingston Waterfront. Tickets and more information can be found at www.hrmm.org/amistad
Throughout Amistad’s stay, August 3-7, guided tours of the ship led by a member of the Discovering Amistad’s staff will be offered at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00 noon and 1:00pm. Self-guided tours will also be available 2:00-5:00 pm daily. Tickets for guided and self-guided tours of the ship can be purchased in advance by visiting www.hrmm.org/amistad. Admission to the Museum will be offered at the reduced rate for all Amistad ticket holders; $5 for adults/seniors and free for children under 12 years of age.

On Wednesday, August 7, HRMM will host a Community Open Day at the Museum’s campus supported by Hudson Valley Credit Union. Alongside Pay-What-You-Can self-guided tours from 10am through 8pm, plus live music and entertainment from local artists in the Homeport Barn, 3:00pm-7:00pm.  Learn about the Amistad uprising and enjoy live music and entertainment. On this flexibly-priced day, the schooner is open for self-exploration from 10am through 8pm, with entry every 30 minutes. A reservation is still required; please reserve for each member of your party for the amount that works for your budget. (You can select different amounts for different members of your party; e.g., you may book one person at $10 and three people at $0.)

The Schooner Amistad, operated by the nonprofit Discovering Amistad, embraces the “vision” of freedom the original ship embodied as it serves as a floating classroom to educate people about the history of enslavement and discrimination. The Amistad serves to connect people of all ages with the Amistad story, motivating them to act and work to change systems that perpetuate racism, to ensure human rights for all. Discovering Amistad was founded on the premise that every human life is a story, and that every story deserves to be told.
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PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
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GUIDED TOURS
Saturday, August 4-Tuesday, August 6
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 5:30pm
Led by the Discovering Amistad staff, this is an hour-long tour of the Amistad, a replica of the historic schooner commandeered by African captives as they fought for freedom in the 1839 Amistad Uprising.
During this 1-hour program, the knowledgeable educators of the organization Discovering Amistad introduce guests to the ship and the story of the Amistad Rebellion, from West Africa to Cuba and the United States. Participants will see how the 53 kidnapped Africans were able to plan and launch a successful rebellion against their illegal enslavement. The relevance of New York and Connecticut history and legacy is highlighted.
​$15 Adults
$5 Children under 12 years old


SELF-GUIDED DECK TOURS
​Saturday, August 3-Wednesday, August 7
2pm, 2:30pm 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm,  4:30pm, and 5pm

Explore the ship and interact with artifacts onboard at your own leisure. In this option, you will be able to walk aboard the deck of the schooner and interact with living history at your own pace. Discovering Amistad's staff members greet visitors and remain available to discuss how and why the re-creation was built, differences with the original, and the ship’s purpose today. Participants will learn about the Amistad story from its beginnings in West Africa, the Middle Passage, rebellion on the ship, and the court trials in the United States.

$10 Adults
$5 Children under 12 years old

Community Open Day
sponsored by ​Hudson Valley Credit Union
Wednesday, August 7
10:00AM-8:00PM
On Wednesday. August 7, HRMM and Discovering Amistad will host a Community Open Day.  Learn about the Amistad uprising and enjoy pay what you can ship tours, live music and entertainment. Ship tours on Community Day are pay-what-you-can with self-guided tours running every half hour from 10am through 8pm. On this flexibly-priced day, the schooner is open for self-exploration from 10am through 8pm, with entry every 30 minutes. A reservation is still required; please reserve for each member of your party for the amount that works for your budget. (You can select different amounts for different members of your party; e.g., you may book one person at $10 and three people at $0.)


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ABOUT AMISTAD

Amistad is what is known as top-sail schooner, or a Baltimore Clipper – a recreation of what historians believe to be the best representation of what La Amistad would have looked like on the outside in 1839. 

The impetus for the building of Amistad came from Warren Q. Marr II, former editor of the NAACP's 'The Crisis' magazine. Marr's inspiration for the recreation emerged during Operation Sail 1976, a tall ship festival held that year in New York Harbor. Participating in that event was a representation of La Amistad; it was actually an old Western Union vessel with its name temporarily hidden under signs proclaiming her Amistad. 

Marr wanted the story of the African captives' fight for freedom on the seas, in a New Haven court and in a landmark United States Supreme Court case, to be told. Marr's goal was to design the re-created vessel as a floating exhibit and classroom, assemble a crew, and sail her from port to port teaching the history of The Amistad Incident of 1839. Marr believed the Amistad story could foster unity among people of diverse backgrounds and help improve race relations.

In the late 90s, Mystic Seaport embraced the Amistad project because it contains many elements consistent with the Museum's mission "to create a broad, public understanding of the relationship of America and the sea." Amistad became the first and largest vessel ever constructed at Mystic Seaport, where shipyard staff coordinated construction with students from vocational schools in Connecticut and with volunteers.

Discovering Amistad picks up the mantle of Warren Marr with our mission of championing the important issues of racial and social justice framed, literally and metaphorically, by the Amistad story.

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‘Seven Sentinels: Lighthouse of the Hudson River’ continues rolling premiere across the Hudson Valley with new screenings in Beacon, New Paltz and Albany.

6/3/2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager, [email protected]

Hudson River’s Lighthouses Shine in New Documentary Commissioned by Hudson River Maritime Museum


​KINGSTON, N.Y. (April 25, 2024) – The Hudson River Maritime Museum is delighted to announce additional screenings of its first feature-length documentary film: ‘Seven Sentinels: Lighthouses of the Hudson River’ in Beacon, New Paltz and Albany in June 2024.

Following a private showing for members and supporters of HRMM, and its first public screening at Upstate Film’s Orpheum Theatre in Saugerties on May 18, the historical documentary will continue its rolling premiere with regional screenings at the Beacon movie theatre on June 8, the The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio on June 22, and the Denizen Theatre on June 30. For more information and tickets visit, www.hrmm.org/seven-sentinels.

Commissioned and produced by HRMM, and directed, filmed and edited by Jeff Mertz of Moonbow Imaging, ‘Seven Sentinels,’ is a beautifully shot film that explores the history of the Hudson River’s seven remaining lighthouses and the keepers that lived in them, as told by the people interpreting and caring for the structures today.  
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The Hudson River Maritime Museum's concept for this film grew out of decades of Hudson River lighthouse interpretation, including research, exhibits, articles, short films and presentations. Of the dozens of lighthouses and warning lights that once dotted the Hudson River, only seven remain. This iconic American river was a transportation super highway long before automobiles were invented, and enabled the rise of New York City and westward expansion into the interior of this country. Throughout almost two centuries of America's explosive growth, these lighthouses kept watch, guarding the safety of the Hudson’s waterborne traffic.
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The project was made possible in part through support from Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, the County of Ulster’s Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund administered by Arts Mid-Hudson, and Rondout Savings Bank, Ulster Savings. Ellen and Samuel Phelan Family Foundation, Dale Wolfield, Ken Mann and Radio Kingston.

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Hudson-Athens Lighthouse. Film still by Jeff Mertz, Moonbow Imaging
Listings
Saturday, June 8 at 1:00PM
the Beacon
445 Main Street
​Beacon, NY 12508
Tickets 

Sunday, June 22 at 1:00PM
The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio
339 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206

Sunday, June 30 at 3:00PM
DENIZEN Theatre
10 Main Street,
New Paltz, NY 12561
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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.

​Jeff Mertz (Director) is an award-winning independent multimedia producer and educator focusing on nonfiction storytelling. His work often aims to render in miniature the effects of large-scale environmental and social paradigms, particularly by telling stories that galvanize discussion in the realms of environmental conservation and justice, food systems, mental health, and history. His work and collaborations have screened internationally at Woodstock, New Hampshire, and other film festivals, and have been featured on international publications including Nowness, Hyperallergic, and Buzzfeed. He currently helms Moonbow Imaging, a new photo and video production company focusing on regenerative storytelling, serving clients in the Hudson Valley and worldwide.
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Hudson River Maritime Museum Launch Remote Cruises in their solar-powered vessel

5/21/2024

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May 22, 2024

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Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager, [email protected]
Solaris Contact: Erin Boss, Education Program Manager, [email protected]

Solaris Sightseeing and Tasting Tours head to Poughkeepsie

KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 21, 2024) – The Hudson River Maritime Museum’s solar-powered tour boat, Solaris, is coming to the Poughkeepsie waterfront for cruises on June 17-9 and July 1-3, 2024.
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The schedule will include sightseeing cruises on the Hudson River, including collaborative cruises led by Walkway over the Hudson tour guides, and tasting tours led by local breweries and cideries Plan Bee Farm Brewery, Mill House Brewing Company, and Zeus Brewing Company. All cruises will depart from and return to the Waryas Park floating dock in front of the old Ice House restaurant patio, next to the Poughkeepsie Boat Launch at 75 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Tickets and tour descriptions for all the cruises leaving from Poughkeepsie waterfront can be found at www.hrmm.org/poughkeepsie-cruises.html

Hudson River Maritime Museum’s solar-powered boat Solaris is an intimate 24 seater cruising vessel that operates May through October from the museum’s Rondout Creek marina. Cruises from home port in Kingston include tours of the Rondout Lighthouse, history cruises featuring guest speakers, tasting cruises in partnership with Kingston Wine Co., live music trips, and more! A full schedule of events is listed below, or can be viewed at www.hrmm.org/cruise-schedule.html
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Poughkeepsie Mid-Hudson Bridge. Courtesy of HRMM
CRUISE DESCRIPTIONS

Poughkeepsie Sightseeing Cruise

Monday, June 17, Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 at 4pm and 7:30pm
Monday, July 1, Tuesday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 3 at 4pm and 7:30pm

Tours on Wednesday, June 19 at 4pm and Tuesday, July 2 at 4pm are led by Walkway Over the Hudson tour guides, focusing on the industrial history of Poughkeepsie! All other tours are led by knowledgeable Hudson River Maritime Museum crew.

Departing from Waryas Park, experience unique views of Poughkeepsie from the waters of the Hudson River aboard the Hudson River Maritime Museum's solar-powered tour boat. This cruise will pass underneath the Walkway Over the Hudson and Mid-Hudson Bridge, providing a fresh perspective of these historic transportation links. South of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, catch a glimpse of Franny Reese State Park to the west and the remains of the Sedgwick Machine Works tower to the east.
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Poughkeepsie Elements of Taste Cruises led by Local Breweries
Venture down to the Poughkeepsie waterfront for 6pm cruises led by local breweries, featuring exquisite local samples. Each night, the featured brewery’s knowledgeable staff will lead passengers through a tasting experience on the waters of the Hudson River. Check the dates below to book with your favorite brewery!
Monday, June 17 at 6pm
MILL HOUSE BREWING COMPANY
presents house-brewed New York beer
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​Embark on a journey through our piece of New York with Brewmaster and Partner Jamie Bishop as he showcases the flavors, terroir, and abundance of our region. Located in Poughkeepsie NY, Mill House Brewing Company has been serving the locals and tourists alike award-winning elevated American style food and craft beer since 2013. Locality and simplicity take the reins when it comes to our two New York beers; Mill House Light, our 100% American Premium Light Lager, and our State of Mind, our New York IPA. Not only do both beers showcase New York flavors in classic, timeless ways that tantalize the palette and let the bounty of our beautiful state shine through, but both utilize the Hudson River as a waterway for ingredients, as an ingredient itself, and as you see with this Elements of Taste Cruise, for educational purposes.

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Tuesday, June 18
Tuesday, July 2 at 6pm

​PLAN BEE BREWERY
presents wild ales of the season
Join owner & co-founder Emily Watson as she tastes you through Plan Bee's seasonal wild ales. Plan Bee Farm Brewery is located on a 25-acre organic farm in Poughkeepsie where they produce 100% NYS ingredient wild ales. Every beer is cool-shipped, fermented in oak, & pitched yeast cultivated from their apiary. Tart, light & extremely seasonal, this tasting is an expression of each season on the farm; Barn Beer the flagship & beginning of all our wild ales, Dandeliaison with dandelions & honey from the farm to represent Spring, Beltane with watermelon, strawberries, red & black currants to represent Summer, & Ash with chocolate malts to represent Fall. Come enjoy these ground-to-glass beers and travel through the seasons to discover the elements of taste with Plan Bee Farm Brewery! 
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For details about classes and events at Hudson River Maritime Museum, visit us online at www.hrmm.org or call 845-338-0071. 

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.

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Photo 1 & 2–Poughkeepsie Mid-Hudson Bridge. Courtesy of HRMM
Photo 3 - Plan Bee Glass on Bar. Photo courtesy of Plan Bee
​Photo 4 & 5- Millhouse Beer Cans & Mill House Brewmaster, Jamie Bishop. Photos courtesy of Millhouse Brewery. 
Photo 6 & 7 -Emily Watson Owner & Co-Founder of Plan Bee and Plan Bee Bottle. Photos courtesy of Plan Bee

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