HRMM: Keeping History Afloat on the Hudson

The Hudson River Maritime Museum is proud to present this unique peer-to-peer symposium on the technical aspects of boat restorations in the Hudson Valley. Designed for professional and avocational shipwrights and restorers as well as wooden boat enthusiasts, this symposium will feature presentations from a variety of shipwrights, restoration specialists, and visionaries on the future of boats on the Hudson River. The focus of these presentations will cover the technical details of the restoration and construction work for each vessel as well as the successes and challenges of each project.

This day-long event will be based around 40 minute presentations with audience Q&A and finish with an afternoon round table - the first of many regional meetings bringing together the diverse interests of members of this community together to discuss, not just boat building and restoration, but the logistics of moving freight and passengers in a “post carbon” world when wind and solar power will keep communities connected, provide training and jobs in forest management, solar electric propulsion, woodworking, seafaring, sail making, rigging, and long shore logistics.

This symposium is open to the public. Tickets are $45 for HRMM members and $50 for non-members. Ticket price includes catered lunch. Can't make the whole day? Come for just the morning session or afternoon session (does not include lunch) for $20 each. Seating is limited, so reserve today!