Events

The River People: Historic Lenape Lifeways with Justin Wexler

Location

Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY, NY 12401

County: Ulster
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

• September 12, 2024, 6:30PM
• September 26, 2024, 6:30PM

Details

Event Type Hudson River Estuary Exploration/Environmental Education Description For countless generations, the Lenape People relied on the Hudson River and its tributaries for their survival. Drift with us into the past on a tour led by ethnoecologist Justin Wexler to learn about the day to day life of local native peoples five centuries ago. Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley is an independent scholar who has studied Hudson Valley indigenous culture, languages, and history for over twenty years. He regularly works with members of their displaced federally-recognized communities, hosting tribe members on visits to their ancestral homeland and helping to connect the past with the present. Organization Hosting the Event Hudson River Maritime Museum Phone Number (845) 338-0071

Registration

Advance registration required.
Tickets should be purchased in advance at https://www.hrmm.org/cruise-schedule.html
Adults 13-61 $35 Children 3-12 yrs $25 Seniors 62+ $30

Additional Information

Additional Equipment Required: Boarding Solaris requires passengers to move down a metal gangway, across a floating dock, and down three steps to the passenger deck of the tour boat. Please note that these spaces are not ADA accessible for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids, and that it is up to each passenger’s discretion on their ability to board and disembark the vessel.

Event Duration (hours): 1hr 15

Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No