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Kerry Gallagher Director of Education, Hudson River Maritime Museum kgallagher@hrmm.org Dawn Breeze Executive Director, Place Corps dawn@placecorps.org Place Corps Fellows to Learn Traditional Wooden Boat Building & More!KINGSTON, N.Y. (16, August, 2023) – Hudson River Maritime Museum and Place Corps are delighted to announce that they will be partnering to offer Place Corps Fellows the opportunity to learn about the rich maritime history and natural sciences of the Hudson River, as well as the traditional craft of wood-working and wooden boatbuilding.
Beginning in September, 2023, the Place Corps program will welcome 18-21 year olds from diverse backgrounds to the Museum’s campus. Fellows will interact with multiple facets of the Museum’s programming, covering topics from maritime and industrial history of the Kingston Rondout and Hudson River, to on-water activities like sailing and rowing, as well as learning the boat building process at the Wooden Boat School. Designed to empower youth, build character and foster teamwork, these programs will put STEM skills into practice as students follow building plans, use specialized tools and materials, and solve problems, culminating in rowing a boat that they helped to build on the Hudson River. “At Place Corps we create the opportunity to learn through doing, this feels really important to create meaningful change,” said Place Corps ’ Executive Director, Dawn Breeze. “We empower youth to discover possibilities in the process of trying new things, in real life, and in this way we help build skills that equip youth to be courageous lifelong learners and changemakers in their places.” “Participants will spend more than 900 hours on Campus taking a really deep dive into a myriad of associated Maritime activities.” said Kerry Gallagher, Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Director of Education. “ We hope this intimate, hands-on learning environment will give Place Corps’ Fellows a new appreciation of the River and its associated industries, instilling in students the ethics of environmental stewardship, and the skills associated with careers on the water.” Place Corps is a progressive educational institute based in the Hudson Valley offering a 10 month fellowship program in Kingston, NY for 18-21 year olds who are curious about alternatives to immediately enrolling in college, or entering the workforce full-time after high school. Their “bridge year” program is designed to help participants understand and explore individual interests while developing personal, professional, and practical skills that build the framework for a joyful, and empowered adult life. During Place Corps, fellows participate in project-based learning, with curriculum focused on economics, regenerative agriculture, design/build, arts & craft, entrepreneurship, mindfulness, nutrition, community engagement, history of place, storytelling, and more. Participants graduate from Place Corps with an action plan outlining next steps towards a rewarding career path, a college or trade school education, or further mentorship opportunities within the established Place Corps network. “This experience was a huge step out of bounds for me…being able to learn about and explore new opportunities has allowed me to expand my perception of the future” said 2022 Place Corps Fellow, Shayla Valentine. Adding, “I feel more confident to step out of my comfort zone to try something new.” The Place Corps program provides all fellows a monthly stipend of $500 to support their learning experience, plus an award of $4,000 upon program completion. Tuition is calculated on a sliding scale and all accepted applicants are eligible for full scholarship: no one is turned away based on financial means. There’s still time to apply—this year’s fellowship will begin August 27th, applications are open until August 18th. Visit www.placecorps.org, or email info@placecorps.org for more information. # The Wooden Boat School was founded by the Hudson River Maritime Museum in 2015 to preserve the maritime craft traditions of the Hudson Valley and to teach a hands-on interpretation of the living history of the Hudson River. We offer diverse curriculum and opportunities which inspire skills in woodworking, boat building, and maritime craft. The school offers adult and youth courses in woodworking, boatbuilding, and hand crafts. We are constantly adding new classes and working to meet the interests of the community while maintaining a focus on the crafts and traditions of the Hudson Valley. Our opportunities for youth students include woodworking basics as well as the YouthBoat initiative. YouthBoat, empowers students by building character and fostering teamwork through the traditional craft of wooden boatbuilding and on-the-water activities. Students from diverse backgrounds work alongside skilled shipwrights and craftspeople to put STEM skills to work, follow building plans, and use specialized tools and materials. 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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 Replica of Magellan’s 16th C. Tall Ship used to Circumnavigate the World. Visits Hudson River Maritime Museum September 19-October 8, 2023 KINGSTON, N.Y. (August 9, 2023) – Hudson River Maritime Museum is proud to host the Nao Trinidad this September as part of its American voyage. The ship is a Spanish-built replica of the 16th-Century tall ship Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan captained during the first circumnavigation of the world. The vessel will dock at the Museum’s riverfront marina, where it will be open for public tours, from September 19 through October 8, 2023. Tickets are now on sale at www.hrmm.org/naotrinidad “We’re excited to host Nao Trinidad in Kingston. It is a fantastic opportunity for locals and visitors to learn about early maritime expeditions and experience first-hand what life was like aboard a 16th-century tall ship.” says Lisa Cline, Executive Director, Hudson River Maritime Museum. “We encourage everyone to come down and check out this unique, floating museum at our waterfront.” You can visit the Nao Trinidad at Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, NY. Deck tours are available Wednesday through Friday, 11am-5pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm. Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $5 for children aged 5-12. Children under 5 years are free. A family pass is available for $35 (2 adults and 3 children). Additionally, ticket holders will be able to access the Hudson River Maritime Museum for the discounted rate of $5 per adult and free for children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.hrmm.org/naotrinidad or in-person at the docks beginning September 19. Purchasing advance tickets online is strongly recommended. The Nao Trinidad’s visit to America celebrates 500 years since the world’s first circumnavigation of the globe. A flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, the Trinidad was led by Magellan from 1519-1522 and became one of only two ships to successfully travel from Sevilla, Andalusia to the Spice Islands. The replica tall ship is a magnificent full-size ship of 200 tons, 29 m. long and 8 m. wide. It boasts four masts, five sails and five decks, all exquisitely built from iroko and pine wood. Construction of the Nao Trinidad took 14 years and was completed on March 11, 2018. It now serves as a floating museum of Spanish maritime heritage and has already visited dozens of ports in Spain, Mexico, the United States, and Europe. Visitors will be able to tour four decks, and view the captain’s cabin and living quarters. Tours will provide a glimpse into seamanship and life aboard a 16th-Century ship, plus an opportunity to hear about seamanship directly from the current crew about what it is like to live today on a historical ship of that time. From September 19-October 8, the Hudson River Maritime Museum will operate extended hours, remaining open Wednesday-Friday from 11am to 6pm and 11am to 7pm, Saturday and Sundays. SPECIAL EVENTS Private Events & Tours: Additional 10am tours of the Nao Trinidad are available for school and youth groups. To book, please contact education@hrmm.org. The ship is also available for corporate or private group event rentals. Anyone interested in hosting an exclusive tour or event aboard the ship should contact ulises@fundacionnaovictoria.org. Hudson River Maritime Museum will host a special Member’s Preview for on Monday, September 18 at 6:00pm. For more information, visit https://www.hrmm.org/naotrinidad # About HRMM 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.    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kerry Gallagher, Director of Education, kgallagher@hrmm.org Media Inquiries: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager, kgaukel@hrmm.org “SOLAR ELECTRIC BOATING IS THE BEST WAY TO GO!” Green Energy in Action An Evening with Captain David Borton KINGSTON, N.Y. (July 20, 2023) – The Hudson River Maritime Museum is pleased to announce an evening with solar-energy aficionado and maritime history-making adventurer Captain David Borton on Wednesday, September 27 2023. The event is part of the Museum’s Follow The River Lecture Series sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank.
Join Captain Borton—the designer of the solar-powered technology used in Hudson River Maritime Museum’s cruise boat—onboard Solaris. He'll give a demonstration of his solar-powered technology in action, followed by a presentation on land in the Homeport Barn during which Borton recounts his own historic journey from Bellingham to Alaska’s Glacier Bay onboard a 27-foot carbon-neutral electric boat. The solar cruise will begin at 6:15pm, followed by a 7:00pm in-person lecture in the museum's Homeport Barn. Tickets are $32 for the General Public and $25 for HRMM Members. Price includes a 30 minute boat tour and an hour lecture. Those interested in the lecture only, can purchase tickets at www.hrmm.org/lecture-series, priced at $7 for the general public and free for Hudson River Maritime Museum members. Captain David Borton—a Troy-based solar boat maker and the designer behind the technology used to power Hudson River Maritime Museum’s 44-foot tour boat Solaris-- believes that Solar electric boating is the best way to go. His most recent adventure put his beliefs to the test as he embarked upon a 1,400-mile journey in the Inner Passage on a 100% solar-electric powered boat the Wayward Sun that he designed. Sailing with notoriously cloudy skies. Borton and his son completed the 20-day journey without setting foot on land, navigating treacherous waters and the area’s charismatic wildlife, which were not scared away by their quiet vessel. The route to Alaska, which was made famous by the ‘49er gold rush, was first chartered by sailboats in the late 1700s. Captains George Vancouver and James Cook described the waters as dangerous, the weather as inhospitable, and the tides and winds often overpowering. The route has a thousand islands and is littered with thousands of shipwrecks. About Captain Borton Captain David Borton has been in canoes and Adirondack guideboats since birth. In 2013 he stopped teaching solar energy engineering at RPI to focus his attention on developing solar-powered electric boats. After building his 25-foot wooden boat Sol in his garage, using his since-patented solar-electric design, he followed with the 44-foot tour boat Solaris, and the 27-foot Wayward Sun, the first 100% solar boat to cruise the northwest passage to Alaska. # About the Follow the River Lecture Series For more than a decade the Hudson River Maritime Museum's "Follow the River Lecture Series" has hosted historians, authors, and maritime experts for engaging illustrated talks on a variety of regional history and maritime subjects. In recent years, many of the lectures have also been recorded and are available on YouTube. For more information about upcoming lectures and to access recordings of past lectures, visit www.hrmm.org/lecture-series. The series is sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank. 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. ## Photo Cations: Photo 1 – The Wayward Sun Photo 2 – Captain David Borton with Wayward Sun  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kirsty Gaukel Hudson River Maritime Museum Press & Marketing Manager kgaukel@hrmm.org Golden Rule Inquires: Helen Jaccard Veterans For Peace Golden Rule Project Manager vfpgoldenruleproject.org The Historic GOLDEN RULE Sails into Kingston on July 7, 2023 KINGSTON, N.Y. (May 17, 2023) – The Hudson River Maritime Museum is delighted to announce that the historic Golden Rule sailboat—a project of Veterans For Peace— will be visiting the waterfront on Wednesday, July 7. A film, “Making Waves: Rebirth of the Golden Rule,” documenting the sailboat’s history and its protest of the US Navy air and sea show in 2017 will be screened on the Museum’s campus in Homeport Barn on July 7 at 7:00 pm. The Golden Rule was originally launched in 1958 and was the very first of the environmental and peace vessels to go to sea. In 1958, a crew of anti-nuclear weapons activists set sail aboard her in an attempt to interpose themselves and the boat between the U.S. Government and its atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Later restored by Veterans for Peace, the Golden Rule is voyaging once again and will be docked at the marina as part of their “The Great Loop” tour of the entire eastern half of the United States. Come learn from Captain Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa about the little ketch with a big mission - to stop the possibility of nuclear annihilation. THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN RULE In 1958, four men set sail on the Golden Rule with the intention of entering the nuclear weapons testing zone in the Marshall Islands (4000 miles east of California). The vessel was stopped near Honolulu and the Golden Rule crew were arrested, sparking a huge backlash among the public, who added “Free the crew of the Golden Rule” to their “Stop A&H Bomb Tests” message. The resulting swell of concern over radiation in the atmosphere gave President Kennedy the political cover he needed to sign the Limited Test Ban Treaty of 1963. The tactic of using a boat for protesting against nuclear tests spawned the founding of Greenpeace in 1971. The Golden Rule was restored from 2010-15 after she sank in a gale in northern California. Veterans For Peace, the owner of the Golden Rule, has sailed her on the West Coast and around the Hawaiian Islands. Captain Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa is a 4th generation boat builder and teaches people to sail, especially Hawaiian Sailing Canoes on the Big Island of Hawaii. He has captained the Golden Rule around the Hawaiian Islands, from there to San Francisco Bay, and for hundreds of miles down the center of the US and to Cuba and back. He has Native Hawaiian and Guam roots. The Golden Rule is a project of Veterans For Peace. We aim to advance Veterans For Peace opposition to nuclear weapons and war, and to do so in a dramatic fashion. For inquiries, please contact Helen Jaccard, Veterans For Peace Golden Rule Project Manager at vfpgoldenruleproject.org. ## 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. Photo credits: Photo 1 - Golden Rule in La Crosse Photo 2 – Great Loop Route Map   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Contact: Kirsty Gaukel: Press & Marketing Manager kgaukel@hrmm.org Program Inquiries: Kerry Gallagher Director of Education kgallagher@hrmm.org Wooden Boat School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum Announces Additional Classes
Kingston, NY (May 9, 2023)– The Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat School is pleased to announce new classes for adults in July and August. Taught by professionals in the field of woodworking and carpentry, the Wooden Boat School offers a variety of introductory and advanced courses for adults interested in expanding their skills in woodworking, boat building, and traditional crafts. Projects include wood and resin jewelry, cheese slicer and charcuterie boards and the hugely popular introduction to woodworking. Registration is now open at www.hrmm.org/adult-classes.html. 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 below: Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9, 10am - 4pm Wood and Resin Jewelry Making A two-day course during which students will design and create a piece of jewelry of their choosing. Learn to experiment with a scroll saw, mix and pour epoxy resin, glue up thin pieces of wood, and hand turn wooden rings and bracelets. Friday June 23, 6pm–8pm & Saturday June 24, 11am–3pm Cheese Slicer & Charcuterie Board Suitable for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, this two-day workshop includes the materials and supplies to create a small cheese cutting board and a larger charcuterie board or cutting board made of different species of wood. Saturday, July 15, 10am - 4pm Shaker Tape Stool Come join us for this class to explore the historic art of building furniture and weaving the seat. You will build your own shaker stool and weave the seat with 100% cotton shaker tape. In this class, you will assemble the stool and then weave the seat of the stool with cotton tape. Sunday, July 23, 10am - 5pm Live Edge Table Build your own live edge table. Students will select locally harvested and kiln dried hardwood, cut, sand and plane, the table then attach legs. Each student will leave with their own coffee table ready for application with their choice of finish. Saturday, August 5 & Sunday, August 6, 10am - 4pm Wooden Spoon Carving Come learn the incredibly satisfying craft of green wood spoon carving. A great introduction to wood technology, traditional edge tools, and knife grips. No power tools or loud noises, just the sound of chips and shavings falling to the floor. August 20, 10am - 4pm Splint Weave Stool Learn to construct a footstool and then weave the seat with fibre splint, weaving patterns which are applicable to Shaker tape, ash splint, vinyl splint and reed. The class includes all the materials necessary to leave with a beautiful hand woven footstool. For details about classes and registration , visit the Wooden Boat School online at https://www.hrmm.org/youth-classes.html or call (845) 338-0071. 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Contact: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager Program Inquiries: Kerry Gallagher, Director of Education Wooden Boat School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum Announce April - July Class Schedule  Kingston, NY (28 March, 2023)– The Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat School is pleased to announce their latest offering of woodworking courses for adults, April through July. Taught by professionals in the field of woodworking and carpentry, the Wooden Boat School offers a variety of introductory and advanced courses for adults interested in expanding their skills in woodworking, boat building, and traditional crafts. Projects include cigar box guitars, porch swings, furniture restoration and skin-on-frame canoes. Registration is now open at www.hrmm.org/adult-classes.html.
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 below: Sunday, April 16, 10am - 5pm Build Your Own Cigar Box Guitar Try your hand at this historic stringed instrument! This small guitar is made with a wooden cigar box as the resonator. Saturday, April 22 Earth Day - Bat Box Making 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm Build your own bat house and learn about the importance of bats in our ecosystem. Hudson River Maritime Museum will be holding two special 3 hour classes on Earth Day. All participants will leave with their own homemade bat house. Saturday, May 6, 9am-4pm Carve a Canoe Paddle Participants will learn to shape a blade and handle, taking home a completed paddle. Saturday, May 13, 6pm–8pm & Sunday, May 14, 11am–3pm Cheese Slicer & Charcuterie Board Suitable for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, this two-day workshop includes the materials and supplies to create a small cheese cutting board and a larger charcuterie board or cutting board made of different species of wood. Friday, May 19 & Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm Introduction to Square Rule Timber Framing This 2-day course is designed for both beginners and more advanced students wishing to strengthen their skills in building timber frame structures. Participants will learn and assist in the construction of a square rule, post-and-beam timber frame structure on the HRMM campus. May 20, 10am-5pm Live Edge Table Build Build your own live edge table. Students will select locally harvested and kiln dried hardwood, cut, sand and plane, the table then attach legs. Each student will leave with their own coffee table ready for application with their choice of finish. May 26 & 27, 9am-5pm Square Rule Timber Framing 2 This 2-day course is designed for students who took Introduction to Square Rule Timber Framing. Participants will assemble previously cut mortise and tenon joints and join the structural frames and add girts, rafters, and purlins to accomplish a finished building. Friday, May 26, 6p-9pm & Saturday, May 27, 10am-4pm Make Your Own Picture Frame In this two-day course, learn how to cut, assemble and finish a wall-mounted wooden frame with corner spline joinery rto hold your own photos or art. Sunday, May 28 & Monday, May 29, 10am - 4pm Wooden Spoon Carving Come learn the incredibly satisfying craft of green wood spoon carving. A great introduction to wood technology, traditional edge tools, and knife grips. Friday, June 2, 9am - 5pm Build a Porch Swing This workshop will include the materials and supplies to build your own porch swing. This will be a one day workshop in which the first day will be cutting your wood, and assembling your porch swing to be ready for mounting hardware. June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15, 9am - 5pm Build Your Own Skin-On-Frame Canoe Build your own beautiful functional canoe perfect for casual paddlers and beginning boatbuilders alike. Instructor Rich Cerruto leads this unique course on building skin-on-frame double paddle canoes. The canoe will be constructed with a wooden frame and stretched with a nylon "skin". Each student will leave with a completed canoe easily car-topped and ready for the water. Wooden Sailboat Restoration Rascal Project Day 1: Saturday, June 10, 9am - 5pm Day 2: Wednesday, June 14, 9am - 5pm The Wooden Boat School is offering two wooden sailboat restoration classes led by Boatright Wayne. Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn about boat restoration while working on the re-fastening of our 1950’s racing sloop, the Rascal, in the effort to get her out on the water again! Work will include replacing the galvanized screws with copper rivets, extracting the old hardware and plugging the holes with cedar bungs and epoxy. Saturday, June 17 & Sunday, June 18, 9am - 5pm Build Your Own Adirondack Chair Build your own custom outdoor chair based on the traditional Adirondack design. In this class students will work with instructor Wayne Ford as they learn to measure, cut and assemble a chair using a pattern. This class is beginner-friendly and minimal woodworking experience is necessary. Friday, June 30, 6pm - 9pm; Saturday, July 1 & Sunday, July 2, 10am - 4pm Make Your Own Hinged Box In this three-day course, participants will learn how to cut and assemble a box with mitered corners and decorative spline joinery. Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8, 9am - 5pm Group Boat Build Designed for families or friends in groups of 2-4 to work together as a team, this 2 day course will lead you from start to finish on building your choice of a 12' Carolina Skiff or a 8' Kingston Pram. Saturday, July 29 & Sunday, July 30 Furniture Restoration and Repair 10am - 4pm The perfect course for anyone looking to lovingly restore a small piece of furniture or family heirloom. This two-day workshop will cover methods used to conserve structural and cosmetic details concerning furniture, and guide students in troubleshooting and addressing problems with pieces that the students bring in to restore. For details about classes and registration , visit the Wooden Boat School online at or call (845) 338-0071. 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Inquiries: Kirsty Gaukel, Press & Marketing Manager Solaris Inquiries: Michael Poerio, Education Coordinator Hudson River Maritime Museum Kicks Off Summer Solaris Tours on May 13 with FREE Cruises  Photo caption: Solaris cruises offer a unique way to experience the Hudson River and learn about its rich history. KINGSTON, N.Y. - The Hudson River Maritime Museum will kick off its 2023 Solaris boat tours on May 13 with a full day of FREE cruises as part of the City of Kingston’s Earth Day Festival. Specially themed boat tours onboard the Solaris, a 100% solar powered boat, on the Rondout Creek and Hudson River will run May 13 through October 31, 2023. Solaris tickets are on sale now at www.hrmm.org/all-boat-tours.html. Every Solaris ticket includes a free all-day pass to the museum. On Earth Day, complimentary Solaris cruises will begin at 10:30am, and will continue on the hour, every hour with the last cruise sailing at 4:30p.m. Each cruise will last approximately 45-minutes. Spots on the tours cannot be booked in advance and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis via a sign-up sheet at the Museum day-of. Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events with our Solaris private charters or join us for one of the uniquely themed tours. This year's cruise schedule includes a live music concert series, historic tours covering topics from Native American history to the history of steamboats and 19th-century industrialization on the river, bird watching, photography, the ever popular Rondout Lighthouse tours, and more! On Memorial Day, May 29, Solaris will run special holiday cruises beginning at 1pm, with the final cruise starting at 5:30pm. Plus, we will be offering Lighthouse tours from the Rhinecliff Landing Boat Launch on Sundays. Finally, Solaris will be traveling down the Hudson River as part of its Riverwise South voyage, Friday, June 16-Monday, June 19. We will be offering special programs in Poughkeepsie, Garrison, Peekskill, and Beacon. More details coming soon. All tours, except for the Rhinecliff Rondout Lighthouse cruise, leave from our dock at 50 Rondout Landing in Kingston, NY. The full cruise schedule can be viewed below or in calendar form at www.hrmm.org/all-boat-tours.html  Photo caption: Solaris tours are the only way to explore the historic Rondout Lighthouse. Following our expert guides, passengers can climb to the observation deck and view the Hudson River as only Lighthouse Keepers once could. Solaris Tour Schedule
Rondout Lighthouse Tours Thursdays - Sundays, Tour times vary. Ticketing: Adult (13-61): $30 Senior (62+): $28 Child (6-12): $26 Take a guided tour of the historic Rondout Lighthouse. Built in 1915, the lighthouse is one of only seven remaining on the Hudson River. You will learn about the history of the lighthouse, its keepers, and tour the historic interior, including an optional climb all the way to the top of the tower and out onto the observation deck! Enjoy stunning views of the Hudson River, including the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and, on a clear day, the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse. Wrecked and Abandoned Tours Fridays and Saturdays, Tour times vary. Tickets: Adult (13-61): $25 Senior (62+): $23 Child (6-12): $21 Small Children (5 years old and under): $19 Investigate the history of wrecked and abandoned vessels that line the Rondout Creek or lay at the bottom of the Hudson River. Learn about sunken vessels such as the steamboat Mary Powell and hoodledasher Frank A. Lowry and see ribs of wrecked vessels for yourself on this exciting tour! Hudson River Sunset Cruises Fridays and Saturdays at 7:15 p.m. Tickets: Adult (13-61 yrs): $35 Senior (62+ yrs): $33 Child (6-12 yrs): $31 Small Child (5 yrs and Under): $29 Bring your own beverage and snack and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Catskills, river, and the bridge with this relaxing sunset cruise. This tour will take you north on the Hudson River, passing many interesting and historic sites, culminating with a spectacular view of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge as the sun sets on the horizon. Rondout Sightseeing Cruises Saturdays at 12:30p.m. Tickets: Adult (13-61): $25 Senior (62+): $23 Child (6-12): $21 Small Child (5 yrs and under): $19 Cruise up the Rondout Creek and learn about the industrial history of the area, viewing impressive sights such as the remnants of historic structures including Island Dock, the Wurts Street suspension bridge, railroad bridge, and the locations of sunken barges. In addition, your guide will show you the sites of modern industrial activity, including the Feeney Shipyard and various marinas along the creek, while explaining their unique histories and current uses. Dual Lighthouse Cruises Sundays at 10a.m. Tickets: Adult (13-61): $35 Senior (62+): $33 Child (6-12): $30 Small Child (5 yrs and under): $29 Experience stunning views of Esopus Meadows and Rondout Lighthouses on the Hudson River in this popular two hour cruise! Each has a long history as a beacon of light for mariners and as home to lighthouse keepers and their families. Tour does not include entrance to either of the lighthouses. Rhinecliff Rondout Lighthouse Tours (leaving from Rhinecliff Landing Boat Launch) Sundays at 2:40p.m. Tickets: Adult (13-61): $30 Senior (62+): $28 Child (6-12): $26 Now, from the convenience of Rhinecliff's dock (with easy access to the Amtrack station) you can take a guided tour of the historic Rondout Lighthouse. Learn about the history of the lighthouse, its keepers, and tour the historic interior, including an optional climb all the way to the top of the tower and out onto the observation deck! Enjoy stunning views of the Hudson River, including the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and, on a clear day, the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse. June Special Events Sunday, June 4 8a.m. - Bird Watching Cruise 12:30p.m. - D&H Canal History: A Conversation with Bill Merchant Thursday, June 8 6p.m. - Solaris Live Music Concert Series - Mario Rincon performs aboard Solaris 8p.m. - Native History Twilight Cruise with Justin Wexler Thursday, June 22 6p.m. - Solaris Live Music Concert Series - Rick and Marilyn perform aboard Solaris 8p.m. - Native History Twilight Cruise with Justin Wexler Sunday, June 25 12:30p.m. - Lenape History with Harv Hilowitz Thursday, June 29 6p.m.: Solaris Live Music Concert Series - Andre Ernst performs aboard Solaris To book a ticket aboard Solaris visit HRMM.org/all-boat-tours or call (845) 338-0071 ext.11. Solaris is the only solar-powered boat in operation on the Hudson River. Built by the Hudson River Maritime Museum's restoration crew, under the direction of Jim Kricker, on-site at the museum's Wooden Boat School. Solaris is the Hudson River Maritime Museum's 100% solar-powered tour boat and floating classroom. She does not require fossil fuels to operate. Designed by marine architect Dave Gerr from a concept developed by David Borton, owner of Sustainable Energy, the Solaris is commercial in design, meeting all U.S. Coast Guard regulations for commercial passenger-carrying vessels. In late 2018, the vessel passed her speed/range endurance test under the watchful eye of Coast Guard inspectors, using only reserve battery power. This vessel can travel up to 50 miles at night without the use of her solar panels. Even on cloudy days, the solar panels are so efficient that they continue to power the batteries. 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. https://www.hrmm.org Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing Kingston, NY 12401 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Inquiries: Kirsty Gaukel. Press & Marketing Manager Program Inquiries: Kerry Gallagher. Director of Education Summer Youth Woodworking Series at the Hudson River Maritime Museum  KINGSTON, N.Y. (March 15, 2023) – The Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat School is pleased to announce four new summer youth programs in woodworking this July and August. Designed for youth ages 12-16 and taught by professionals in the field of woodworking and carpentry, each program consists of five-day, 4 hour classes and combines hands-on craft with creativity to provide a foundation in woodworking techniques and an introduction to tool usage. Youth Classes Spaces are limited to only 8 students per program. The deadline for registration is July 1. Tuition is $360 per program. Discounts are available for HRMM members. To register, visit https://www.hrmm.org/youth-classes.html or call (845) 338-0071. PROGRAM SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS The Wooden Boat School’s Youth woodworking programs are perfect for students who want to work with their hands and learn new skills. Topics taught include measuring, layout, joinery, tool use and care, and shop safety. Students will complete personal projects to take home that showcase their new talents. Build a Bird House & ToolBox July 10-14, 10a.m.-2p.m. This program will teach students skills in measuring, cutting, and assembling wood, and how to use a bandsaw, drill press, jig saw, and drills. Make Your Own Stool & Spoon July 24-28, 10a.m.-2p.m. Learn some fundamental carving skills using rasps, gauges and paper to hollow out and round spoons. Build a Bandsaw Box and Do Nothing Machine August 7-11, 10a.m.-2p.m. This program will introduce fundamental engineering concepts to the woodworking process as students build a bandsaw box and create a mechanical fidget toy aka a “do nothing machine.” This class employs creating round shapes in wood, gluing up wood, using fences on the bandsaw. Build a Four Corner Tray August 21-25, 10a.m.-2p.m. Students will learn about half laps, box joints, mortise and tenons, and dovetail joints as they use a variety of joining techniques to build a four corner tray. Program Fees: $360 General; $340 HRMM Individual Member; $320 HRMM Household Member. 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. For details about classes and registration , visit the Wooden Boat School online at https://www.hrmm.org/youth-classes.html or call (845) 338-0071. [ENDS] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kerry Gallagher, Director of Education, KGallagher@hrmm.org Bitter Farewell: The Esopus Indian Experience in the American Revolution, March 8, 2023, 7:00 p.m. with ethnoecologist Justin Wexler.  Ethoecologist Justin Wexler KINGSTON, N.Y. – The Hudson River Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the upcoming lecture "Bitter Farewell: The Esopus Indian Experience in the American Revolution" with ethnoecologust Justin Wexler. To be held both in-person at the Museum's Wooden Boat School, and virtually via Zoom link on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The three decades between 1755 and 1785 were a time of major upheaval for the native peoples of the Hudson Valley, culminating in a war that forced them out of their ancestral homeland. This presentation tells the dramatic story of the Esopus Indians and their neighbors during this turbulent period by weaving together an array of archival sources and little-known oral history.. This lecture is presented by ethnoecologist Justin Wexler, a researcher of Hudson Valley indigenous culture, language, and history for over twenty years. Tickets are $7 for the general public and free for Hudson River Maritime Museum members. To register, visit www.hrmm.org/lecture-series.
About the Follow the River Lecture Series For more than a decade the Hudson River Maritime Museum's "Follow the River Lecture Series" has hosted historians, authors, and maritime experts for engaging illustrated talks on a variety of regional history and maritime subjects. In recent years, many of the lectures have also been recorded and are available on YouTube. For more information about upcoming lectures and to access recordings of past lectures, visit www.hrmm.org/lecture-series. The series is sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related communities. 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 its floating classroom, Solaris. The museum is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. Visit www.hrmm.org for more information. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Becky Sellinger, Wooden Boat School Manager & Instructor, bsellinger@hrmm.org  Kumiko Trivet Kingston, N.Y. - The Wooden Boat School at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, is excited to offer an array of woodworking and boat building classes this Spring. Come join us to begin your adventure in woodworking or enhance your current skills. In just one day you can build your own working cigar box guitar. Join luthier Bill Sterling on Saturday, February 18, 2023 10:00AM to 5:00PM. This small historic instrument is made with a wooden cigar box as the resonator. On February 25, students will make one of the more useful tools in a woodworker's toolbox: a mallet; a tool that is bound to save your chisels from that steel hammer! Starting with blocks of hardwood, we will cut, assemble, and finish pieces to fashion a traditional woodworker's mallet. If you are doing a lot of chiseling you'll certainly need a bench hook as well to pair! On the first weekend of March, we will hold a two-day course that will introduce you to the art and craft of fly tying, which has a long and illustrious history in the Catskill Mountain region. This course is designed for people who have never tied before or have just started out. You will learn the basic techniques for tying a wide range of flies, including dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, and streamers, and you will tie patterns especially adapted for our local waters. We will discuss entomology and examine the way that certain flies imitate different insects. You will learn about material selection (how to identify the right feathers, fur, and hair for the right fly), tool use, and a wide range of techniques, including dubbing, wrapping hackle, and doing pinch wraps and whip finishing.  Charcuterie Board and Cheese Slicer Starting Friday March 17, Captain Ken Roberts will host a Six Pack through 100 Ton Master Captain’s License course. This class takes place over the 11 days and will provide the training and testing requirements to apply for a US Coast Guard License. The license issued will be determined by the sea service submitted to the USCG and may range from OUPV (Six Pack) up to 100 ton vessels. Captain Ken Roberts is a USCG Licensed Captain (100 ton) and has been a USCG-certified instructor since 2014. He has instructed over 400 students. Captain Roberts has extensive experience with large and small vessels and served as a delivery captain for vessels from 30' to 130'.
On March 17, 18 & 19, Bill Sterling will teach a class where students will build their own stratocaster, telecaster, or p bass so that when the class is over you will have a playable guitar. We will cover a range of topics including assembly, wiring & soldering components, fretwork and general setup. On April 14 and 15, Instructor Allan Bishop will be giving a workshop on the art of Kumiko. During this workshop, students will build a Kumiko trivet and learn to make the asanoha pattern, also termed the hemp leaf pattern. Kumiko is a Japanese technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails. Thinly slit wooden pieces are grooved, punched and mortised, and then fitted individually using a plane, saw, chisel and other tools to make fine adjustments. For Earth Day, April 22, we will be holding two special 3 hour classes (9a-12n; 1p-4p) where students will build their own bat house and learn about the importance of bats to our ecosystem. The first half hour will be a fun educational information session all about bats! Following the presentation, students will assemble their bat house with the assistance of our woodworking instructor, and have a special homemade bat house to bring home. This program is great for all ages and family friendly. There are two sessions available at different times. Join us May 6 & 7 to carve your own canoe paddle! From the shape of the blade, to its length, to the shape of the handle, the paddle you create will be made for you, by you. Choose either Otter Tail or Beaver Tail shaped blade for your paddle. Each participant in the class will be provided with a paddle blank laminated of carefully selected woods. Using hand tools you will carve your paddle blade to the desired shape. Once the blade is shaped, you will custom fit your paddle, by carving the shape of the grip area to fit your hands and cutting the paddle shaft to the perfect length for you. Students leave with a completed paddle. Beginners are welcome! Back by popular demand, students will have the opportunity to create their own charcuterie board and cheese slicer on May 12 & 13. 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. Our 2-day Timber Framing course is designed for students who seek experience in building timber frame structures. Held on May 19 & 20, participants will learn and assist in the construction of a square rule, post-and-beam timber frame structure on the HRMM campus. The group will construct mortise and tenon joints and join the structural frames. Our live edge table class will be held multiple times this Spring. Each student will get to pick a flitch of locally harvested and kiln dried hardwood, then use draw knives, sanders, and other hand tools to remove any bark and smooth the live edge. This class is offered March 12, April 16, and May 20. Woodworker Annie Raso will teach students how to cut, assemble and finish wooden frames with corner spline joinery. In addition, students will be able to cut their own mats and professionally mount their work. These 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. This class is scheduled for May 26 & 27. We look forward to serving the community with all of these exciting classes. For additional information, visit the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s website or call (845) 338 - 0071. 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. |
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