Wintertide
Saturday, November 30, 2024

Come visit Hudson River Maritime Museum during Kingston Waterfront Business Association's third annual Wintertide-a neighborhood-wide day of festivities, promotions and events to kick off the holiday season.

Hudson River Maritime Museum will be hosting three unique events and offering discounts at the museum store throughout the day, which also happens to be Small Business Saturday.

For more information on all the festive offerings at the waterfront, click here.
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 includes Admission to the Museum/Free for Members 
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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! Reserve your spot now. Tickets for the guided tour are just $10 per person and include admission to the museum.
INDUSTRIAL WALKING TOUR
​3:00pm
$15 includes Admission to the Museum/ $10 for HRMM Members 
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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!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to uncover the hidden gems of our local history! Reserve your spot now for just $15 per person, which also includes entrance to the museum. Our tours meet right in front of the Hudson River Maritime Museum—can you believe how much history surrounds us?