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Historic Places, Esopus Meadows Lighthouse,  Esopus Lighthouse, Lighthouse, 12429, Ulster County, Maid of the Meadows, Hudson River, Esopus Meadows, Fresnel lens, National Register of Historic Places Esopus Meadows Lighthouse

845-331-1478 
  The Esopus Meadows Lighthouse is located in Esopus, NY 12429 in Ulster County. Esopus Meadows Lighthouse, fondly nicknamed the “Maid of the Meadows”, was completed in 1871. A lighthouse was needed on the Hudson River to warn mariners of the mud flats known as the Esopus Meadows located off the western shore of the river.

The lighthouse was built on a new foundation, located to the south of the former location, traces of which are still visible on the adjoining small island. Inside the house is a kitchen, sitting room and equipment room on the first floor and three bedrooms and a bath on the second. The light tower extends above the living quarters with an octagonal deck housing the light. Situated 53 feet above the mean water line, the lantern room contained an optic fifth-order Fresnel lens providing a 270 degree arc of light that was visible for 12 nautical miles.

In 1979, the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The road to restoration didn’t really begin until 1990 when the Save Esopus Lighthouse Commission was formed. Press blue button for history, photos, and more about the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse.

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12561, Story of Huguenot Street, Historic Huguenot Street, Huguenot refugees, Wallkill River in the Hudson Valley, Esopus Indians, National Historic Landmark district, Historic Landmark, years of history, American history,  Huguenot Historical Society Huguenot Street "Historic Site"

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  Historic Huguenot Street is located in New Paltz, New York. Set in the picturesque Hudson Valley, New Paltz is at the heart of a region rich in history, art and recreational activities. Whether you live in the area, are planning a day trip or vacationing in the valley, Historic Huguenot Street is a place to relax and experience a unique American story.

The Story of Huguenot Street
After decades of sojourn and relocation, a group of twelve Huguenot refugees from what is today northern France and southern Belgium and linked by family, religion, and friendship purchased nearly 40,000-acres along the Wallkill River in the Hudson Valley. They purchased this land from the native Esopus Indians, thus establishing a permanent home where they could pursue their Protestant faith free from religious and political persecution. They named the new town after die Pfalz, the region along the Rhine River where they had found temporary refuge before journeying to the new world.

The families began replacing their temporary homes in the early 1700s with stone houses along what is now known as Huguenot Street, seven of which survive today. The houses were added to over the first century or so of their existence to provide more comfortable living arrangements, and today the domestic environments of the colonial period and the early years of the Republic are preserved to inspire and to educate. While four of the houses are similar to their early appearance, the National Historic Landmark district also includes three original stone houses that were altered in the 1830s, the 1890s, and the 1940s, enabling three hundred years of history to be told on the street, displaying both continuity and change in American history.

Press blue button for more about Huguenot Street and the Huguenot Historical Society.

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Senate House "State Historic Site"

845-338-2786 
  Senate House State Historic Site is located at 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401 in Ulster County in the Hudson River Valley. Amidst the turmoil of a British military invasion in the fall of 1777, the elected representatives of rebellious New Yorkers met in Kingston to form a new state government. While convened in Kingston in September and October, New York's first Senate met in the simple stone house of merchant Abraham Van Gaasbeek.

In 1887, to recognize Senate House's role in the Revolution, New York State acquired the property, which quickly became a vital community museum. A two-story Museum Building was constructed in 1927 to house and display the site's burgeoning collection. Among its treasures are: major art works by John Vanderlyn and other members of the Vanderlyn family of Kingston, dating from the 1720s through the 1870s, and notable paintings by Ammi Phillips, Joseph Tubby, James Bard, and Thomas Sully. Press blue button for more information about the Senate House State Historic Site.

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Kids - Educational Activities & Websites

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A few of the websites available for children, parents, and teachers are:

www.pbskids.org
Young children love PBSKids. PBSKids.org includes the following well known and loved characters: Arthur, Barney & Friends, Berenstain Bears, Between the Lions, Boohbah, Caillou, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, Cyberchase, Dragon Tales, ending with Sesame Street, Share a Story, Teletubbies, Zoboomafoo and ZOOM. Within each of these sections you and your child can explore Games, Stories, Coloring and Music.

FirstGov for Kids
FirstGov for Kids is for children of all ages and includes a wide variety of topics. Following is just a brief sample of the hundreds of site topics included in "FirstGov for Kids"

    Arts which offers sections in which you can draw, paint, play music, read, sing, and act in plays. Or, would you rather watch and listen to others? Either way, select great art sites and get some project ideas for a rainy day.

    Careers lets you imagine what life would be like as a veterinarian? What about joining the Air Force? Also available are sections on dozens of different career paths.

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OLogy
OLogy is the Museum of Natural History's website for children. OLogy is based on the idea that "everyone wants to know something". This children's website is a place where you can explore, ask questions and get answers. OLogy has age-appropriate content in topics such as: archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science.

New York Philharmonic KidZone
This website offers many exciting sections that will teach, entertain, and engage you in the art of Music. Learn about famous composers at "The Composer's Gallery". Meet the musicians in the Musicians' Lounge. Learn about different instruments or even learn how to make your own instruments. Or, create your own music at the "Composition Workshop". New York Philharmonic KidZone is a must website for children interested in music.

Sesame Street
Sesame Street has been included in its own category although it is part of PBSKids.org. Over many years, Sesame Street has become a beloved institution for parents and now for their children. If you have not seen Sesame Street for a while, revisit with your child and watch their joy as they learn about many of your childhood favorites. Sing along with Ernie and Bert, Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch and have a wonderful time.

abcteach
abcteach is an educational site that provides quality printable materials for immediate use by teachers, education majors, and parents.

abcteach Audience
abcteach features material for preschool through 8th grade, and teachers of these grades rely on abcteach to provide a range of quality material in all subjects, for all students.

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Parents, teachers, young children, older children, teens, and the entire family will surely find wonderful and exciting adventures waiting at Kids - Educational Activities & Websites at Hudson-River-Valley.com.




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