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The 2024 Hudson River Valley Ramble will occur on August 31st and every day in September. Event leaders will be able to submit events in Spring. If you have questions about hosting an event for the Ramble, please email ramble@hudsongreenway.ny.gov.
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D&H Canal History - A Conversation with Bill Merchant
Location
Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY 12401
County: Ulster
Region: Mid Hudson
Date(s)
- September 3, 2023, 12:30PM
Details
Event Type Historic Site Tour/History Description Join Bill Merchant, Deputy Director for Collections, Historian, Historian, and Curator of the D&H Canal Museum, for an engaging conversation about the history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal and how it shaped the industrial port of Rondout. On each cruise, Bill brings aboard a different historical artifact, of significance to the D&H Canal, to spark discussions about the fascinating history of this human-made waterway. Quiet and comfortable, this cruise will take you up Rondout Creek to the D&H Canal's Lock No. 1 at Eddyville, a weigh lock originally used to weigh barges traveling the Canal. Bring your questions and enjoy the sights! Organization Hosting the Event Hudson River Maritime Museum Phone Number 8453380071Registration
Advance registration required.Book online in advance at https://www.hrmm.org/all-boat-tours.html
Prices $30 Adults 13-61 $26 Children 6-12 yrs $28 Seniors 62+ $24 Small Children (5 years old and under)
Additional Information
Event Duration (hours): 1.25
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Yes