Our Hudson Barge Tour

Friday - Monday, October 7 - 10

All Events are Free

and will take place on the Barge Pennsy 399, the wooden barge docked at the Hudson waterfront.


A series of events on the Our Hudson Barge including music, theatre, visual arts, readings and more. Scroll down for a complete schedule.

Sponsored by OurHudson & Hudson Opera House

Film: Hudson Rising

6:00 p.m.

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 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?

What's HRECOS?

12:00 to 1:45 p.m.

The Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS) is a network of real-time monitoring stations on the Hudson River Estuary. Learn how cutting edge science is helping to create a fishable, swimmable, Hudson River. Sponsored by Carey Institute of Ecosystem Studies.

Hudson River Mural Workshop

2:00 to 3:45 p.m.

Young artists ages 7 & up will explore the Hudson River -- its history, geography, biology and the many environmental issues facing the river today. Using a variety of media including watercolor, crayon and collage, participants will create a mural of the Hudson River from its source at Lake Tear of the Clouds down to the Atlantic Ocean. Taught by artists Cara Turett and Christina Malisoff. Materials will be provided.

Abby Lappen Family Concert

5:00 p.m.

Discover new songs and sing along with some of your children's favorites with singer/songwriter Abby Lappen. Abby uses music as a means of bringing folks young and old together. For children of all ages.

Film: Hudson Rising

6:00 p.m.

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 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?

Harambee Dance Company

African Drum Class
with Frank Maloy

12:30 p.m.

African Dance Class
with Sandella Maloy
1:15 p.m.

African Masters Concert
with Harambee Dance Company

4:00 p.m.


Harambee Dance Company is a New York City based company founded by Frank and Sandella Malloy. Known for their use of traditional West African dance colored by contemporary dance forms in a high energy, combustible experience, you will most certainly deepen your love for African dance after experiencing Sandella and Frank's classes!

Harambee’s classes and performance will be at the Hudson Riverfront Park on the grass near the Barge. In case of rain, all activities will be on the Barge. Presented in collaboration with Operation Unite and Kuumba Dance & Drum as part of the African Masters Series. Bring your own drum, open to all ages and levels. Free!

Criss-Crossing Borders
The Panama Suitcase Show
Arm-of-the-Sea Productions

2:00 p.m.

Jaguars prowl, monkeys howl, and a sea turtle saves a fisherman in this delightful series of tales inspired by Arm-of-the-Sea’s travels in Central America. Criss-Crossing Borders incorporates a handmade style of visual storytelling to portray kinship ties between animals and humans, and between people living on opposite sides of a border.

Originally developed in Panama for the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, the show is presented in Spanish and English by two multi-talented performers. The show is approximately 45 minutes in length and is for young audiences (ages 4-10).

Live Folk Music by Clearwater

11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Relax, enjoy, and sing-along to the folk harmonies of Clearwater. Sponsored by Taconic.

Film: Hudson Rising

1:00 p.m.

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 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?

In the Open Air
Artmaking Workshop

2:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Attend a free art making workshop where beautiful vistas and details seen from the barge will be the subject. Artists of all media are invited to participate including drawing, painting in oil, acrylic, watercolor or pastel or crayon! Yura Adams will lead the workshop and will be on board to guide, encourage, and float with you. Please bring your own supplies, including an easel or support to make art upon.

Views from Olana:

Frederic Church's Olana Landscape

5:00 p.m.

At Olana, famed Hudson River School painter Frederic Church created a naturalistic landscape of unparalleled beauty. Sarah F. Price, Olana's Landscape Curator, will share where to go for the best views. Join Sarah to learn more about this National Historic Landmark and State Historic Site in our backyard..