Barge Tour in Newburgh

The OurHudson Barge is an industrial relic, the Pennsylvania Railroad Barge No. 399, re-born this year as a floating town hall, exhibition space and movie theater. The barge tour will showcase many ideas for improving the region, and lead a public conversation on the steps needed to help the Hudson Valley reach its full potential.

Friday, September 23

Film: Hudson Rising
Friday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Saturday, September 24

Think Globally, Act Locally to Protect our Watersheds:  How can a tree or a rain garden in your backyard help the mighty Hudson River? 
Saturday 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Join the Hudson River Watershed Alliance, the Hudson Valley Regional Council, Clearwater, and the Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance  to learn about the tools that you can use in your own back yard to protect our Hudson River and its watershed.  Presented will be information regarding citizen science monitoring programs, and case studies in green infrastructure planning and local watershed planning for the Quassaick Creek in Newburgh.

Film: Hudson Rising
Saturday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
OurHudson and WMHT present Hudson Rising, a 28-minute documentary about the challenges facing the Hudson River and the opportunities.  From farmlands to the heart of river cities, the film explores the diverse ideas that are shaping the future of the Hudson River Valley.  The sneak preview of this film will be followed by a discussion.  How do we make our work, our land, our river, our food, and our downtowns greater and greener?

Sunday, September 25

Washington’s Headquarters
Sunday 11:00am – 12:00noon
An Historic Interpreter with a trunk of replica remedies introduces the audience to the medical theories popular during the Revolutionary War.  George Washington’s illness is given as an example of the range of treatments practiced, emphasizing  the ongoing pursuit of medical knowledge.

The Future of the Newburgh Waterfront
Sunday 1:00pm to 3:00pm
What kind of waterfront do you want for Newburgh?  This roundtable discussion is open to all, city officials, waterfront supporters, and local groups who care about water access, recreation and education opportunities, and special attractions on Newburgh’s waterfront.  Come share your ideas.  Help make Newburgh become the waterfront destination it once was.