History of the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley, in Nrw York State, was inhabited by indigenous peoples long before European settlers arrived.
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New York State
New York State
New York has always been a city of superlatives: biggest, brashest, best – at least that’s the opinions of its proud inhabitants – and with over 30 million visitors a year it seems that there are plenty of others who agree! After the events of 9/11 it’s now a city known as much for its resilience in the face of tragedy as its economic power, cultural dominance and ethnic diversity.
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Historic Sites in the Hudson River Valley
Head to Orangeburg, home of the once dubbed “Last Stop, USA,” this was the largest point of embarkation for soldiers headed for the front lines in North Africa and Europe. Visit the simulated barracks with artifacts and photographs.
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The Hudson River Valley
When English explorer Henry Hudson sailed his ship the Half Moon upriver in 1609, looking for the North West Passage
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Historic Walks: New York – Skyscraper City
Built in 1902, resembling an Italian Renaissance Palazzo it was originally called the Fuller Building and its more familiar name derives from the public fondness to nickname it after a common household iron.
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