July 2006
H UDSON R IVER V ALLEY
Barnabas McHenry, Chairman, Greenway Council Co-Chair, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Greenway National Heritage Area
A Monthly Newsletter from the Hudson River Valley Greenway and the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Kevin J. Plunkett, Chairman, Greenway Conservancy Co-Chair, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Mary Mangione, Acting Executive Director, Greenway Council Acting Executive Director, Greenway Conservancy Acting Director, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
What’s New?
Greenway Boundary Expansion in Ulster County Approved by Legislature The State Legislature has approved legislation to allow Ulster County communities within the Catskill Park to become Greenway Communities. The legislation was sponsored in the Senate by Senator John Bonacic and in the Assembly by Assemblyman Kevin Cahill. The communities affected by this new law are the Towns of Denning, Shandaken, Olive, Woodstock, Kingston and Hardenburgh. These communities will now be able to access the technical assistance and grants that the Greenway offers, should they choose to join the Greenway through passage of a local resolution. The Greenway is that pleased these Ulster County communities will now become eligible to participate and benefit from the Greenway programs. You can read more about the expansion here. Restoration of Jean Hasbrouck House Wall Begins Work has begun on the restoration of the north wall of the Jean [Jacob] Hasbrouck House, the flagship of Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY. The two-story stone wall is nearly 300 years old, and location and placement of each stone and brick in the wall will be documented prior to dismantling, cleaning, and reconstruction. DeBrino Caulking Associates, of Castleton, New York have begun the first phase, documentation. National Heritage Area County Meetings The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area has concluded a round of informational meetings in each county to discuss the Heritage Area program and how it relates to local communities and historic resources. The valuable input received at these meetings will help form the foundation for future collaboration. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area at (518) 473-3835 or hrvg@hudsongreenway.state.ny.us. Board Meeting Hudson River Valley Greenway held a Joint meeting of the Greenway Council, Greenway Conservancy and Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area on June 14th, 2006 at the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, NY. The agenda included a presentation on the Global Hudson Valley Initiative, a new project being spearheaded by Pattern for Progress. A Council Grant was awarded to the Town of Putnam Valley, and Greenway Compact Grants were awarded to the Towns of Cortlandt, LaGrange, Milan and Rhinebeck. Two new trail segments were designated as part of the Greenway Trail System; the Esposito-Hader Link in Orangetown, Rockland County, and the Father’s Trail in Red Hook, Dutchess County. In addition, the Donohue Memorial Riverfront Park in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Orange County was designated as an official Hudson River Greenway Water Trail site. New Communities and Compact Communities The Hudson River Valley Greenway is pleased to welcome the Town of Berlin in Rensselaer County and the Town of Minisink in Orange County as designated Greenway Communities. That brings the count of Greenway Communities to 232! The Greenway also welcomes the Town of North Castle as a Westchester County Compact Community. 2006 Greenway Visions in Planning Award The June Board meeting included presentation of the 2006 Greenway Visions in Planning, or V.I.P. award. This year’s recipient is the Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway for their intermunicipal effort to produce a Corridor Management Plan for a travel corridor around the Shawangunk Mountains. The byway’s executive director, Al Wegener, and Town of Shawangunk Supervisor John Valk were on hand to accept the award.
Grants
Applications for the next round of Greenway Communities Grants will be due by September 18th for our October Board Meeting. Applications received after this date will be considered for our January Board Meeting. Applications can be downloaded from the Hudson River Valley Greenway Website by clicking here. Other Grant Opportunities: Certified Local Government Program: This is a matching grant program administered by NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for the expansion and maintenance of the National Register of Historic Places and support of historic preservation activities, including surveys, inventories, and planning. Only Certified Local Governments may apply. Source of funds: The National Park Service. (July 6, 2006) FishAmerica Foundation Research Grants: Organizations such as sporting clubs, civic associations, conservation groups, and state agencies can apply for one-year grants to conduct fishing-related research that carries regional or national significance. Areas of focus include economic-impact studies, fisheries management, habitat studies, stock-enhancement studies, tagging, and water-quality studies. (July 31, 2006) Lower Hudson Conference’s Awards Towards Excellence Program seeks to recognize and commend exceptional efforts among LHC member historical agencies & museums. Awards are made to projects that exemplify creativity and professional vision, resulting in a contribution to the preservation and interpretation of the historic scene, material culture and diversity of the greater Hudson Valley and metropolitan region. (August 1, 2006) Laura Jane Musser Fund Initiative to Promote Collaberative Process in Environmental Decision Making Four to six programs will receive up to $35,000 each for efforts to engage residents of rural areas in environmental decision making, management, and volunteerism. (September 5, 2006) Consultation Grants for Museums, Libraries and Special Projects The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) invites applications for consultation grants that help museums, libraries, historical organizations and community organizations develop humanities projects. Grants may be used to meet with advisers, program partners and representatives of target audiences; travel to relevant collections; seek out advisers; and develop humanities projects. (September 16, 2006) Advanced Transportation Technologies The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced a program to support the development, demonstration, and commercialization of innovative transportation products, systems, and services. (September 27, 2006) Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to landowners interested in restoring fish and wildlife habitat on their own lands. It is a goal of the program to secure at least 50 percent of project costs from non-Service sources, but this goal applies to the program as a whole, and does not have to be achieved on a project-by-project basis. (September 30, 2006) Dyson Foundation's Strategic Restructuring Initiative supports the collaboration of two or more organizations intent on establishing a continuing relationship in order to increase efficiency and service. Grants varying from $10,000 to $35,000 will be awarded in four categories: assessment, planning, integration, and enhancement. Organizations should consult the foundation's Web site for details on each category. (Open) Historical preservation grants from the Travelers Conservation Foundation. Support will be given to projects designed to conserve, protect, and restore sites of exceptional cultural, historic, or natural significance, and to promote public awareness of and participation in those conservation activities. Priority will be given to projects that are linked to tourism, that are endorsed by local tourism offices, and that have the potential for duplication in other communities. (Open)
Upcoming Events
7/1-10/10: Uncertain States of America: American Art in the 3rd Millennium: Bard College Exhibit portraying recent developments in American contemporary works. Organized by three of Europe’s leading curators. (845) 758-6822. 7/1-11/6: Freedom From Fear: FDR, Commander in Chief: An insider's view into FDR's years as a wartime leader. View documents and artifacts from FDR's vast archive at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. 1-800-FDR-VISIT Re-Dedication of Millerton’s Historic Clock Tower: Ceremony and reception with speakers from Townscape, Village of Millerton, Hudson River Valley Greenway, and Save America’s Clocks. Summer Lawn Concerts at Locust Grove: Featuring music from the 50's and 60's with great food and beautiful scenery. (845) 454-4500 7/2-10/3 The Collection of a Lifetime at Neuberger Museum of Art: Iconic works by
Heritage Spotlight
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Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame The Harness Racing Museum pays
artists including Hopper, O'Keeffe, and Pollock juxtaposed with lesser-known works of art. (914) 251-6100 7/4: Independence Day 1806 at Van Cortlandt Manor: The roar of the cannon, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and an Independence Day Parade with the manor’s re-enactors. (914) 271-8981. Independence Day 1856 at Sunnyside: Dramatic presentations, speeches, period music, and traditional country dancing. Play a game of 19th-Century baseball with costumed guides. House. (914) 591-8763. Fireworks at the Empire State Plaza: Enjoy kids activities, music, and a free concert by The Temptations followed by a spectacular fireworks show. Independence Day at St. Paul's Church: A traditional celebration featuring music, refreshments, readings, and tolling of the historic St. Paul's church bell. (914) 667-4116 Schuyler Mansion Independence Day: An old-fashioned celebration featuring games, crafts, and music from the 18th-century as well as activities and ice cream. (518) 434-0834 Lincoln and the Music of the Civil War: Join Olana to celebrate the Nation’s independence with tunes and songs of the Civil War. (518) 828-0135 Family Concert by the Campfire at Stony Point: A reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a salute from the cannon. Then enjoy 18th century music played on period instruments by firelight. (845) 786-2521 Strawberry Shortcake Celebration at the Shaker Museum: Strawberry shortcake breakfast and reading of the Declaration of Independence. Includes children's activities and parade of flags. (518) 794-9100 7/5-7 The Grand Traditions at Mohonk Mountain House: A gala Garden Party, cookout, garden and nature walks, lake swims, square-dancing, a History House tour, and events hosted by Smiley family members. (845) 255-1000 Aston Magna at Bard: Concert 2: Performances of Mozart's Violin and Cello Trio, his Quartet in A Major, and Viola Quintet in G Minor (845) 758-7425 Festival of the Arts at Mohonk: Six weeks of drama, dance, artistic interpretation, and music from classical to contemporary. (845) 255-1000 Bard SummerScape: Enjoy Liszt, a staged production of Schumann's only opera, Genoveva, and the launch of OperaTalk. (845) 758-7425 Second Saturdays Series: Women’s Work Day at Van Cortlandt Manor: Traditional 18th-Century women’s crafts and tasks. (914) 271-8981 The American Revolution: Music & Muskets at St. Paul’s Church: Performance and songs from the American Revolution, musket fire demonstrations, and a visit to gravesites of Revolutionary War soldiers (914) 667-4116 Music in the Clouds with the Woodstock Brass Quintet at Olana: Enjoy a brass quintet playing everything from classical to dance. (518) 828-0135 7/9: Colonial Birthday Party at Philipse Manor: In celebration of Mary Philipse's birthday (July 3, 1730). Learn about birthday traditions, historic games, and cake. This event is for children 5 - 10 years of age. (914) 965-4027 Summer Lawn Concerts at Locust Grove: A sensational 25-piece band performs swing and jazz music from America's big band era. (845) 454-4500 7/12: Tour of Pell's Point Battlefield: A walking tour of the Revolutionary War battle of Pell's Point. Reservations through St. Paul's Church. (914) 667-4116
tribute to trotters and pacers - and the men and women who have bred, trained, and raced them. Fittingly, the museum is located in Goshen, not far from the birthplace of the l eg en da ry H am bl e t on i an , th e ancestor of 99 percent of all horses engaged in harness racing today. The museum, part of which is housed in the old Good Time Stables, erected in 1913, contains a timeline of the sport, with artifacts relating to its greatest steeds, including Hambletonian and Goldsmith's Maid (the winningest horse in harness racing history). There are also paintings of famed horses and a gallery of harness racing lithographs by Currier & Ives; exhibits on the breeding and training of the steeds; the first mobile starting gate; elaborate trophies (including ones by Fabergé and Tiffany); and a 3D simulated ride that lets visitors experience the thrill of racing. The museum overlooks Goshen's Historic Track, established in 1838 and the oldest working racetrack in the country. (It was also the first sports site to receive National Historic Landmark status, 1966.) Harness races are held weekends in June and early July. The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, at 240 Main Street in Goshen, is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily except Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Day. 845-294-6330.
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Community Spotlight
City of Hudson The City of Hudson has been making history long before it was named one of the Top Ten Coolest Small Towns in the USA by Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine. In the 19th century, the City was a bustling whaling and sealing port. With the rise of the railroads and the decline in demand for sperm whale oil, Hudson fell into decline during the mid 1800s. However, with the rise of the rail roads and steamboats beginning to ply the Hudson River, the City was reinvented as a small industrial city. While there had been
7/13-22: Great Hudson River Paddle: An opportunity to paddle nearly 150 miles from Albany to New York City, combined with festivals in
several riverfront communities 7/14: 7/15: Aston Magna at Bard: Concert 3: Performance of Mozart songs, Schubert lieder, a sonata, fantasy, and "The Shepherd on the Rock." (845) 758-7425 Campout at Sunnyside: Family campout including storytelling, songs around the campfire, and breakfast. (914) 631-8200 x 618 Dutchess County Day at Boscobel: Admission is free to those living in Dutchess County with proof of residency. (845) 265-3638 Evening Battlefield Lantern Tour and Courts Martial Trial: An evening tour of the Stony Point Battlefield as soldiers rush past in pursuit of the prize; the capture of the British garrison. Muskets fire and cannon roar. Afterwards, participate in the Courts Martial proceedings. (845) 786-2521 Albany’s Modern Movement: Tour focusing on two mega sites of Modern architecture: the 400-acre SUNY Uptown Campus (Edward Durell Stone) and Empire State Plaza (Wallace Harrison). (ktcannell1027@yahoo.com) Hidden Gardens of Amenia Tour: Private garden tour highlighting a variety of gardening styles and landscapes. (845) 373-8297 7/15-16: 227th Anniversary of the Storming of Stony Point: 18th century military encampment with musket and rifle drills and demonstrations, artillery program with cannon firings, a skirmish recreating the sights, sounds, and military tactics of a battle. (845) 786-2521 Sports and Games of the Past: In celebration of National Recreation and Parks Month, join Philipse Manor Hall to learn to play colonial games. For children 7 - 12 years of age. (914) 965-4027 Antique Car Show at Locust Grove: Presented by the Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America. (845) 454-4500 7/16-17: Voyage to the Past: Cruise down the Hudson River to Manhattan. Narrated tours of the communities and great estates of the Hudson along with optional genealogy workshops. Enjoy tours of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. (518) 272-7232 x15 How did the Americans Win? An outdoor talk at St. Paul’s Church exploring how and why the Americans won the Revolutionary War. (914) 667-4116 Third Thursday at the Albany Institute: Stay in town or come downtown for evening gallery hours, wonderful finds in the Museum Shop and special programs. (518) 463-4478 Evening of Shaker Music and Dance with the Enfield Shaker Singers: Enjoy a performance of Shaker music and dance, held at the Spencertown Academy followed by a wine and cheese reception. (518) 794-9100 Hudson River Art Teacherhostel: Art weekend program includes walks, talks, and tours, content and curriculum presentations and a chance to reveal your inner artist. Sessions take place at Olana and The Thomas Cole Historic Site. (518) 828-0135 Invasive Species at the Museum of the Hudson Highlands: Learn about invasive species and participate in a search to find them. (845) 534-5506 x204
gristmills, foundries and tanneries before, the railroads and steam ships allowed the development of new industries. Brickyards and textile mills grew and added to the business boom of the city during this period. During the City’s second rebirth in the 1990s, Hudson emerged as a premier antiques center, with the City’s main street, Warren St., lined with antique shops and boutiques. In fact, the City’s urban landscape is like an antique because so much of the original architecture has been preserved. Today the City has become a center for relocated urbanites seeking a unique, low-key and eclectic place to live. Warren St. features a vibrant mix of shops, and restaurants in historic buildings. In addition, after two century’s of heavy industry, the City is currently in the process of reclaiming its waterfront and has built a new park with a gazebo and other facilities. Future plans for the riverfront include a mix of shops and restaurants and an expanded park to improve access to the River.
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Trails Spotlight
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Father’s Trail, Dutchess County In June, the Greenway Conservancy Board passed a resolution designating Father's Trail as part of the Greenway Trail System. The trail was nominated for designation by the Unification Theological Seminary (UTS) in the Town of Red Hook. The 1-mile, wooded trail runs along the Hudson River and south Tivoli Bay and provides beautiful vistas of the Bay, River and Catskill Mountains. This exciting recreational opportunity is the result of a collaborative effort between the Winnakee Land Trust, UTS, the Town of Red Hook, the Hudson River Valley Greenway and Dutchess County. The Land Trust holds a public access agreement for the trail, and it is a significant link in the Greenway Riverside Trail in
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7/22-23: Patriot’s Weekend: The Grand Reconnaissance: Visit the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation for music, re-enactors, and special events commemorating the War for America’s Independence. 7/23: Giacinta Koontz Lecture at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome: Author Giacinta Koontz will speak on the life of Harriet Quimby as an aviatrix. (845) 752-3200. Teacher Workshops: Archaeology Field Workshop: Teachers join the State Museum to investigate Native American history alongside Museum scientists and researchers through lectures, fieldwork, and analysis of artifacts. Topics
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apply to the New York State Learning Standards. (518) 473-1503 7/25-26: Teacher Workshops: The Mohican and Dutch in New Netherland: Middle school and high teachers join the New York State Museum to focus on the legacy of the 17th century Dutch settlement and its occupants' interactions with native Mohicans. (518) 474-5817.
7/25-27: 20th Century Decisions, 21st Century Choices: Institute held by “Teaching the Hudson Valley” that gives educators and others the opportunity to learn more about the Hudson Valley and place-based education. 7/26: Saving the Past: Preserving St. Paul's Cemetery: A talk and walking tour of the historic cemetery, focusing on preservation of the gravestones, presented by National Park Service conservators. (914) 667-4116 Okra, Beans, and Leafy Greens: The African-American Foodways Festival at Philipsburg Manor and Stone Barns: Enjoy demonstrations, food tastings, activities, music, and farm animals. (914) 631-3992. Crossing the BLVD: Strangers, Neighbors, Aliens in a New America: Join the Neuberger Museum for a multimedia project portraying the lives of new immigrants and refugees in Queens, New York. (914) 251-6100
Dutchess County. There is potential to connect Father's Trail with trails at Montgomery Place and designated Greenway Trails in Tivoli and Bard College. Southward, a future link to trails at Scenic Hudson's Poet's Walk would depend on voluntary participation from private landowners or on-road connections. Father's Trail, believed to be an old carriage road, also has historical significance. The grounds of the 250-acre UTS campus are part of the former Massena estate of John R. Livingston, which was purchased by John Aspinwall in 1860. In the summer of 1868, 9-year-old Theodore Roosevelt visited the estate with his family and was inspired to begin his famous diaries on the day he arrived.
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Did You Know...
Uncle Sam came from the Hudson River Valley? Although there are a variety of stories as to the origin of Uncle Sam, one is generally accepted. Sam Wilson was born in Arlington, Massachusetts in 1766 and relocated to Troy with his brother in 1789 to open the business firm of E & S Wilson. He was known by many in Troy as “Uncle Sam” Wilson. One of the contracts held by E & S Wilson was to supply meats to the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. The troops received the meat in wooden barrels stamped with “U.S.” Whether the stamp referred to “Uncle Sam” Wilson or United States, the suggestion that the meat shipments came from "Uncle Sam" led to the idea that Uncle Sam symbolized the federal government and the two became synonymous. Samuel Wilson did not look anything like the widely accepted image of Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam's traditional appearance, with a white goatee and star-spangled suit, is an invention of artists and political cartoonists. Thomas Nast, a 19th-century political cartoonist, produced many of the earliest cartoons of Uncle Sam. However, perhaps the single most famous portrait of Uncle Sam is the "I WANT YOU" Army recruiting poster from World War I. The poster was painted by James Montgomery Flagg in 1916-1917. Samuel Wilson died in 1854. His grave is in the Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. In 1961 the 87th Congress of the United States adopted a resolution saluting “Uncle Sam Wilson of Troy, New York, as the progenitor of America's National symbol of Uncle Sam.'' Have some good Hudson Valley Trivia you’d like to share with everyone? Email us and let us know!
Upcoming Greenway and National Heritage Events
8/15-20: 8/25-27: 9/16-17: 9/23-24 Great Hudson Valley Pedal: A six-day, 200-mile bicycle tour from Albany to New York City through the magnificent and historic Hudson Valley. Patriot’s Weekend: The March to Victory—The Crossing at King’s Ferry Hudson River Valley Ramble: Highlighting the scenic, natural, cultural and historic resources that earned the region its designation as a National Heritage Area.
Featured Website
DOCOMOMO - DOCOMOMO stands for DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the MOdern MOvement. DOCOMOMO promotes the study, interpretation and protection of the architecture, landscape and urban design of the Modern Movement. It promotes the exchange of knowledge about this important legacy which extends from the planned city and the iconic monument to the house next door. DOCOMOMO is an international organization. Founded in 1988 in The Netherlands, today it has national chapters in 49 countries and over 2000 individual members. Modern buildings within the
Hudson River Valley include the State University of New York at Albany (Edward Durell Stone) and the Tucker House at Mount Kisco (Robert Venturi). (http://www.docomomo-us.org) The Hudson River Valley Greenway / Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area E-Newsletter is published monthly And emailed to friends of the Hudson River Valley. Editor : John Dennehey, Senior Planner News: Beth Campochiaro, Scenic Byways Coordinator Grants: Mark Castiglione, Senior Planner Events: Kim Wilson, Webmaster/Admin Assistant Featured Website: John Dennehey, Senior Planner Heritage Spotlight: John Dennehey, Senior Planner Community Spotlight: Mark Castiglione, Senior Planner Trails Spotlight: Jessica DesLauriers, Trails Coordinator Trivia: Jaime Ethier, Planner To remove your name from our mailing list, please click here. Questions or Comments? Email hrvg@hudsongreenway.state.ny.us or call (518) 473-3835 Be sure to visit the Greenway Website at www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us And the National Heritage Website at www.hudsonrivervalley.com