• National Heritage Area

    Hudson River Valley

    National Heritage Area New York

Inspiring Landscapes

Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area stretches from New York City to Albany. The area resources exhibit the roles of freedom and dignity in the valley's history, and the historical and contemporary role of commerce. Revolutionary War stories, famous residences, scenic parks and gardens, and landscape interpretations all contribute to the Hudson Valley's beauty and wealth of resources.

Did You Know?

Elephant

In 1804, Hachaliah Bailey acquired one of the first elephants to come to America. While he purchased the elephant to work on his farm in the Town of Somers, so many people came visit that Bailey decided to exhibit her through the northeast for a fee, creating the basis of the modern American circus. More...