It’s been four centuries since this Dutch explorer discovered the Hudson River. Check out the events slated for the year-long celebrations throughout New York State.
The Hudson 400 is a year-long exhibition dedicated to Hudson’s voyage and the history of the region. Artwork, artifacts and interactive displays from the Albany Institute of History & Art’s collections serve to show the influence of the Hudson on the region, from settlement to industrial growth to culture. Feb. 7, 2009 to Jan. 3, 2010. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. Tel. 518-463-4478. Admission: $10 for adults, $6 for kids 6 to 12, free for children under 6. Open Wed. to Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun. 12 to 5 p.m. www.albanyinstitute.org
The morning children’s show here offers an interactive program exploring the night’s sky along with Henry Hudson himself (in puppet form) who explains how he used the stars to navigate. The afternoon show focuses on much the same (minus the puppet Henry) and tips for amateur astronomers.
Courtesy of the Albany Institute of History & Art
March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19, 2009. Henry Hudson Planetarium, Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany. Tel. 518-434-0405. Admission: $3. Children’s Star Show 11 a.m., Albany Star Sighting 1 p.m. www.albany.org
The celebration of Albany’s discovery at Riverfront Park is meant to pay tribute to the city’s history and transport visitors back to the 17th century. Highlights include tours of a full-scale replica of the Half Moon, blacksmiths explaining their craft, artist demonstrations of traditional techniques, musical and dance performances, and even a giant drum circle at sunset. Sept. 26, 2009. Albany Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve, Albany. Tel. 518-434-2032. Admission: free. www.albanyevents.org
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1 Comments on this article | read all commentsby Pappy on August 14, 2009
Thank you! This was very helpful. This little well written piece has me wanting to do this trip! And maybe throw in Cooperstown.