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Hudson River Lighthouses
Henry Hudson explored the river that now bears his name in 1609.
The arrival of the steamboat 200 years later, and the opening of the
Erie Canal in 1825, made the Hudson one of America's busiest
rivers. From 1826 until the middle of the 20th century, more than a
dozen lighthouses guided ships past its islands and shallows...
I'll explain why there were once 14 lighthouses on the Hudson, tell
how seven were saved as historic landmarks, and describe the lives
of the brave men and women who spent their lives tending the
lights. The slide show includes my original photography of Hudson
River lighthouses, bridges, scenery, and landmarks, plus vintage
maps and images of historic people and places, including some of
the Hudson's "lost" lighthouses.
Fee: $95 (Northern New Jersey / Southern New York)
Additional Travel Fees may apply.
To schedule a program:
Phone: (201) 438 9566
Email: kevinwoyce@hotmail.com
Henry Hudson explored the river that now bears his name in 1609.
The arrival of the steamboat 200 years later, and the opening of the
Erie Canal in 1825, made the Hudson one of America's busiest
rivers. From 1826 until the middle of the 20th century, more than a
dozen lighthouses guided ships past its islands and shallows...
I'll explain why there were once 14 lighthouses on the Hudson, tell
how seven were saved as historic landmarks, and describe the lives
of the brave men and women who spent their lives tending the
lights. The slide show includes my original photography of Hudson
River lighthouses, bridges, scenery, and landmarks, plus vintage
maps and images of historic people and places, including some of
the Hudson's "lost" lighthouses.
Fee: $95 (Northern New Jersey / Southern New York)
Additional Travel Fees may apply.
To schedule a program:
Phone: (201) 438 9566
Email: kevinwoyce@hotmail.com
Top Right: Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
Center Right: Kingston (Rondout) Lighthouse
Bottom Left: Tarrytown Lighthouse and Tappan Zee Bridge
Bottom Right: Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
All images copyright 2010 by Kevin Woyce
Center Right: Kingston (Rondout) Lighthouse
Bottom Left: Tarrytown Lighthouse and Tappan Zee Bridge
Bottom Right: Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
All images copyright 2010 by Kevin Woyce