Hudson 400 Events
05/01/07 – 12/31/09 Beneath the City – An Archaeological Perspective of Albany. An exhibition about archaeological excavations in Albany related to the early Dutch settlement, a colonial rum distillery, and the expansion of the city from the initial settlement and the daily life of residents in the past. – New York State Museum www.nysm.nysed.gov
06/13/08 – 04/01/09 Sculpture in the Streets – Downtown Albany’s outdoor public art installation returns with all-new contemporary sculptures from local regional artists. The exhibition features up to 20 large-scale works of art placed throughout downtown. www.downtownalbany.org
02/07/09 – 01/03/10 Hudson River Panorama: 400 Years of Art, History and Culture – A Quadricentennial exhibition, that explores the past, present and future of the Hudson Valley region which includes the complementary book, related education and public programs and online and interactive learning tools. – Albany Institute of History & Art www.albanyinstitute.org
04/09 – 03/10 “1609” Exhibition – The Dutch and Native Peoples of NY. An exhibit designed to dispel myths about Henry Hudson, the Dutch and the Native Peoples of New York State, and to explore the many continuing legacies of the Dutch and Native Peoples in the State of New York. – New York State Museum www.nysm.nysed.gov
05/08/09 – 05/10/09 61st Annual Tulip Festival – Albany greets spring with thousands of tulips blooming in a myriad of colors and varieties to celebrate Albany’s rich Dutch heritage. The festival offers entertainment on 4 stages, over 100 crafters, fine arts show, gardening talks, a vast array of food vendors, crafts and family fun. – Washington Park www.albanyevents.org
06/01/09 – 08/07/09 The Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region – Featuring contemporary artists working within a 100-mile radius of the Capital Region. One of the longest running annual juried exhibitions in the country rotating among the Albany Institute of History & Art, the University at Albany Art Museum, and other notable regional venues. – University at Albany Art Museum www.albany.edu/museum
07/04/09 Independence Day at Schuyler Mansion – A colonial festival complete with 18th century fife and drum re-enactors, games and crafts. A true family event! www.nysparks.com
09/12/09 Crailo Historic Site Harvest Faire – A fall festival that highlights the bounty of the Hudson Valley in combination with environmental groups, re-enactors and demonstrators including oxen teams, falconry, colonial dance, games and more. www.nysparks.com
09/19/09 Arrival of the Half Moon – Arrival of the Half Moon, a full size replica of the ship Henry Hudson sailed up the Hudson River in 1609 – Albany Riverfront www.newnetherland.org
09/26/09 Hudson 400 Celebration – Albany Riverfront Park celebrates the 400th anniversary of Albany’s discovery with music, re-enactors and much more! The Hudson 400 event will pay tribute to the rich history of the great capital city on the Hudson. – Riverfront Park www.albanyevents.org.
