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Category: Attractions
Whaling Talk at the Hudson Area Library
I’ve been doing it wrong all these years. For fifteen years, in the City of Hudson I’ve planned parties, game nights, shows, parades, bed races, polar plunges, you name it. Some have been successful, some, not so much. There were many nights that I *waited* to get into drag to see if anyone was going…
Sunshine Fair, Schoharie County, NY
The Sunshine Fair Let’s go an hour west – yes, WEST. Schoharie County is when you’re getting into the REAL upstate New York, beyond the New York Times “bubble”. The New York Times has yet to write a feature story about some of these places, and you can still buy an affordable house there. Schoharie…
Greetings from Storytown, USA
If you live in Hudson, it’s difficult to not have a soft spot about preserving old houses in their historical context. What if the houses are only five feet tall? If you’re looking for a fun day-trip, drive about an hour and a half to Lake George to see the tiny mid-century houses of the…
Dear Hudson, NY Historic Preservation Commission
Video by Mark Allen Hudson resident Mark Allen produced the above video, “Dear Hudson, NY Historic Preservation Commission”. Trixie’s List got a chance to catch up with Mark and ask the artist a few questions. ‘Snuff said! Q: How long have you lived in Hudson, and really, why do you live here? A: Too long…
Volunteer Openings at Olana
HUDSON, NY – The Olana Partnership is seeking Historic House volunteers to join the team at Olana State Historic Site this fall. If you love nature, art, history, and Frederic Church’s Olana, volunteering is the perfect way to give back to our community, spend time on-site and get involved. Volunteering with The Olana Partnership provides…
Jacob Leisler Institute announces Hudson River Bank and Trust Foundation Grant
The Jacob Leisler Institute is pleased to announce that the Hudson River Bank and Trust Foundation has awarded the Institute a $1,000 grant in support of our public engagement programs, including our 2023 Public Lecture Series and Student Internship Program. The Hudson River Bank and Trust Foundation’s generous contributions have been vital for our ongoing…
Terraforming Exhibit at Olana
This summer, do not miss the exhibition, Terraforming: Olana’s Historic Photography Collection Unearthed at Olana State Historic Site The Olana State Historic Site’s collection houses over 5,000 photographs from approximately 1850 to 1900. Most of these photos have not been exhibited before. It is a rare glimpse into the life of Frederic Church. The concept of “Terraforming”,…
SPOUTy at the Hudson Area Library
You’ve seen the whale symbol on Hudson’s street signs, parking signs, maybe you’ve noticed the whale float that appears in Hudson’s parades. But, where did it all come from? And why? In the mid-1970s, the City of Hudson was a different place than it is today. Big box stores were opening in nearby Greenport and…
Hudson Area Library’s History Room Participates in “Odds Against Tomorrow” Screening at Hudson Hall
As part of Hudson Hall’s community-themed $5 film screenings, Movies on Main Street, on Thursday, April 20th at 7pm, there will be a showing of “Odds Against Tomorrow”, the 1959 film noir movie starring Harry Belafonte and Shelley Winters. The film was shot in Hudson, or as our city is known in the movie, “Meltin”…