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New York's Hudson River:
An Audio Portrait of 400 Years of History
Did you miss part of the series? Audio for all of the segments can be found here.
In 2009, The Roundtable looks to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's historic voyage up the Hudson River. In October, we will broadcast live from the New York Historical Society in Manhattan, the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, and the Albany Institute of History and Art in Albany, NY, where we will interview historians, authors, artists, and organizational leaders about the Hudson's history and culture.
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October 16 - New York City and the Mouth of the Hudson
Broadcast live from the New-York Historical Society in Manhattan, this program will focus on the role of the Hudson River in New York City history. Topics will include: early use of the Hudson by indigenous people and settlers, Henry Hudson's legacy, New York City-inspired literature, and the bridges and tunnels that span the Hudson.
Segments:
New-York Historical Society Introduction - Kathleen Hulser - Public Historian for the New-York Historical Society will talk about the mission of the museum as well as give an overview of their exhibitions, collections, and library.
Panel Discussion - Three contributors to The Museum of the City of New York's exhibition and book New York 400: A Visual History of America's Greatest City, each an expert in on a separate decade, will discuss New York City history over the past 50 years. Clarence Taylor, Professor of History at Baruch College and the Graduate Center, CUNY, and author of the forthcoming book, Civil Rights in New York City, will discuss his essay "1960-1969 - Civil Rights Movement in NYC." Joshua Freeman, Professor of History at Queens College and the Graduate Center, CUNY, and author of the book Working Class New York, will discuss his essay "Seeing it Through New York in the 1970s." David Dyssegaard Kallick, Senior Fellow of the Fiscal Policy Institute and principle author of Working for a Better Life: A Profile of Immigrants in the NYS Economy, will talk about his essay, "1990 to 2009 - Immigrants Re-shape the City."
The Island at the Center of the World: The Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped America - Russell Shorto, author of The Island at the Center of the World, contributing writer of New York Times Magazine, and the director of The John Adams Institute in Amsterdam, and Charles Gehring, director of the New Netherland Project at the New York State Library, will explore the roots of the Dutch colony on Manhattan.
Theater's Role in New York City History - New York Times Chief Theater Critic, Ben Brantley, will discuss the recent history of theater in New York City and theater's complicated relationship with journalists.
Bridges and Tunnels - Owen D. Gutfreund, a historian and Professor of Urban Affairs and Planning at Hunter College, will talk about the historical impact of the infrastructure built to accommodate cars in New York City, including the bridges and tunnels that span the width of the Hudson.
New York City and its People - New-York Historical Society's President, Louise Mirrer, will discuss the Society's collection of artifacts representing four centuries of New York City and State history. Mirrer will highlight the objects in the collection that tell the story of indigenous people and European settlers who used the Hudson for sustenance and trade 400 years ago.
Hudson River Inspired Literature - Edward (Ted) Goodman is the General Editor of the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals at Columbia University and editor of the book, The Hudson River Valley Reader, will discuss literature inspired by the Hudson River.
Settlers and the First Inhabitants - Kenneth T. Jackson, Jacques Barzun Professor of History and Social Sciences at Columbia University in the city of New York and author of The Encyclopedia of New York City (1995), will discuss the New York Harbor's role in the European settlement of the area now known as New York City, and their impact on the Native Americans who had inhabited the area for centuries.
October 19 - Historical Attractions in the Hudson Valley
Broadcast live from the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, NY, this program will focus on the historical and regional attractions in the Hudson Valley. Topics will include: Olana's hallmark vistas of the Hudson, the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, the history of Hudson as a Port City, and historic military battlegrounds. In addition, we'll talk with legendary folk musician and Hudson River steward Pete Seeger about his relationship with the river.
Segments:
Olana's Hudson River View - Linda McLean, Director of the Olana State Historic Site, Sara Giffen, president of The Olana Partnership, and Winthrop Aldrich, Deputy Commissioner for historic preservation for the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, will discuss Olana's hallmark vistas of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains, as well as Olana's history as the home of the renowned Hudson River School painter Frederic Church.
Historic Military Battlegrounds Dr. James Johnson, Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley Institute at Marist College in Poughkeepsie and military historian of the Hudson River Valley, will discuss the pivotal role the Hudson River played in the Revolutionary War and the historic battle sites in the region that attract tourists today.
Columbia County Arts - Marilyn Barry, President of the Board of Directors for the Columbia County Council on the Arts, will discuss the thriving arts community in Columbia County. Barry will highlight the City of Hudson, which was once a bustling port city occupied by whalers and merchants, and has been reborn in recent years as a nexus of artist activity.
Prehistoric Hudson - Professor Christopher Lindner, Director of the Bard Archaeology Field School, will discuss the history of land use in the Hudson River basin, including what is known of the eleven millennia before Hudson's 1609 voyage through the study of prehistoric artifacts.
Pete Seeger's Hudson River - Legendary folk musician and Hudson River steward Pete Seeger will discuss his long relationship with the river, for which he shows reverence through music and environmental action. (Segment produced by David Guistina.)
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site - A spokesperson from the Martin Van Buren Historic Site will discuss the estate of the eighth president of the U.S., which is maintained as it appeared during Van Buren's occupancy at the end of his life, when he lived simply as a farmer in his native town.
The History of Hudson as a Port City - WAMC's Hudson Valley News Bureau Chief Susan Barnett will record from various sites in the City of Hudson to present a picture of Hudson as a large and active port city in the 18th century.
New Netherland Museum and The Half Moon - The New Netherland Museum's Half Moon is a plank-by-plank replica of the ship that Henry Hudson sailed from Holland to the New World in 1609. Sarah LaDuke takes us on an audio tour of the ship with its captain, Chip Reynolds.
October 20 - Capital City on the Hudson
Broadcast live from the Albany Institute of History and Art, this program will explore the history of the City of Albany, highlighting the region's Dutch heritage. Topics will include: the region's historic Dutch architecture, the political history of the capital city, and the source of the Hudson River. The day will conclude with a panel discussion, open to the public, on the Albany Institute's unprecedented exhibit, Hudson River Panorama: 400 Years of History, Art, and Culture.
Segments:
Albany Institute of History and Art Introduction - Director of Albany Institute of History and Art, Christine Miles, will discuss the museum and its strong collection of Hudson River inspired work as well as their major exhibition, Hudson River Panorama.
Educating Children about the Hudson River - Hudson Talbott, artist, illustrator, and children's book author, will speak about his latest book, River of Dreams: The Story of the Hudson River, designed to educate children about the river's strategic, economic, and cultural significance.
Political History of the Capital City - Paul Grondahl, Albany Times Union writer and author of Mayor Corning: Albany Icon, Albany Enigma (1997), will discuss Erastus Corning's 42-year run as mayor of Albany and how Corning maintained one of the longest and smoothest-running political machines in the nation's history.
Where the River Begins: Lake Tear of the Clouds - WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley will travel to Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks to pre-produce a segment on Lake Tear of the Clouds, the source of the Hudson River.
Albany's Dutch Heritage - NYS Assemblyman and Albany County historian, John J. McEneny, will discuss Albany's Dutch history, beginning with the Dutch West India Company's establishment of a fur trading post at Fort Orange.
Performers in the Region - The Historic Troy Savings Bank Music Hall presents local and national acts all year round. The night of this broadcast they present Steve Martin, performing with the Steep Canyon Rangers in An Evening of Bluegrass and Banjo. Joe Donahue speaks with Steve Martin.
Historic Dutch Architecture in the Capital Region - WAMC News Producer Steve Felano presents a segment on the region's Dutch architecture. Felano will talk with representatives from the NYS Museum and the Albany Institute of History and Art, and he will visit Fort Crailo, a Dutch-style brick manor house built in 1712, in nearby Rensselaer.
Albany Architecture - Tom Birdsey, President and CEO of Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture & Engineering, will discuss the architecture structures along the Hudson River that define Albany architecture.
Hudson River Panorama-Panel Discussion - Open to the Public* - Before a live audience panelists will discuss the unprecedented Albany Institute of History and Art exhibition, Hudson River Panorama: 400 Years of History, Art, and Culture, featuring hundreds of artworks and artifacts related to the agricultural, industrial, and cultural history of the river. Panelists will include: Historic Hudson River painter Len Tantillo; author and Hudson River Panorama consultant Tom Lewis; curator Doug McCombs; archeologist and Hudson River Panorama consultant Christopher Lindner; and Ian Berry, Curator, The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College.
*Call 1.800.323.9262 to make a reservation with Victoria. You are invited to watch the live panel discussion from 11am to noon. Arrival shortly before 11am is advised. We hope to see you there! |
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