Donate By the Mile
Anyone can help support our North Hudson Voyage! You can now donate by the mile - make a per-mile pledge and as Solaris and Apollonia make their way up and down the Hudson, we'll post mileage updates. You can pledge as little as 10 cents per mile, or as much as you'd like! We also accept one-time donations to help fund the voyage. Learn more by clicking the button below!
South Hudson Voyage Sponsorship
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Apollonia Sponsorship:
Schooner Apollonia is a carbon neutral sail freight endeavor, bringing sail freight back to the Hudson River. The Hudson Valley's largest carbon-neutral merchant vessel, Apollonia runs on wind and vegetable oil, transporting cargo sustainably.
This sponsorship level covers all of the expenses of the sail for the Schooner Apollonia for the 150 mile round trip from Kingston to Albany and back again - a six day journey.
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Solaris Sponsorship:
Solaris is the only 100% solar-powered, US Coast Guard certified passenger vessel in the United States. Built at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, it provides educational opportunities on the water to the general public, and never plugs in.
This sponsorship level covers all of the expenses of the sail for Solaris for the 150 mile round trip from Kingston to Albany and back again - a six day journey.
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For more information about other sponsorship opportunities, including information on how to support future trips on the Hudson River, please contact Lisa Cline at lcline@hrmm.org or call 845-338-0071.
Support RiverWise Educational Film Series
Sponsorships are also available for the educational programs that are part of the RiverWise endeavor. The following topics will be covered on the North Hudson Voyage. This virtual education initiative relies heavily on short documentary films. These films will be posted by the Hudson River Maritime Museum and can be used for years into the future, including in classrooms.
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Hudson River Lighthouses Series
$500-$5,000 
Seven Hudson River Lighthouses remain on the water, and we would like to help the public learn about all of them and their importance to Hudson River transportation and trade, plus the history of the "lost" lighthouses and the lives of lighthouse keepers. This leg of the trip will focus on the North River lighthouses.
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Hudson River Sail Freight Series
$500-$5,000 
Since the days of the Dutch, Hudson River sloops and other sailing vessels have plied the waters of the Hudson, which has unique challenges for sailors. Help us educate the public about sailing in general, what makes Hudson River sloops special, and the history and future of sail freight on the Hudson River.
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Hudson River Towing Series
$500-$5,000 
The Hudson River was once home to some of the biggest towing companies on the eastern seaboard and tugboats and barges can still be seen plying its waters today. Help us teach the public about the history and future of towing on the Hudson River.
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Hudson River Shipbuilding Series
$500-$5,000 
Shipbuilding on the Hudson River has a long and storied history. From the earliest wooden shipbuilding to wartime shipbuilding to modern shipbuilding, the Hudson River remains an important industry. Help us tell this important story to the general public.
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Film Series Sponsorship Benefits:
- $500 will sponsor at least one, 2-5 minute mini documentary video, with your logo and name listed as video sponsor in the film.
- $1,000 will sponsor at least one, 10-15 minute documentary film, with your logo and name listed as video sponsor in the film.
$5,000 will sponsor the film series for this entire topic, and the sponsoring organization will be listed prominently on the website, in addition to on each video produced.
Want to sponsor a different topic? We are planning to tackle more topics on future trips, including industrial, environmental, and social history. Contact Lisa Cline at lcline@hrmm.org or 845-338-0071 for more information.
