Description

The Hudson River Valley was originally settled by a diverse mixture of peoples in the colonial period.  Later it became home to generations of prominent families like the Livingstons and Roosevelts as well as famous authors such as Cooper and Hawthorne.  It also became synonymous with an entire school of painters.  In a richly illustrated lecture, Bill Keene discusses the history, architecture, and prominent families of the Valley and how conditions have changed over time.