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Support RiverWise

Support RiverWise Documentary Films

Help tell the river's story. In 2021 and beyond, the Hudson River Maritime Museum is focusing on four primary themes for feature-length documentary films. Sponsorships will help us complete these films in a timely manner with professional film staff.
Hudson River Lighthouses Series
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The Hudson River has had lighthouses since the 1820s. This film series will examine the histories of 8 lighthouses: Hudson-Athens, Saugerties, Rondout, Esopus Meadows, Stony Point, Tarrytown, Jeffrey's Hook, and Robbin's Reef. Each lighthouse will have its own episode, bracketed by introduction and conclusion episodes to create the ten episode film series. Featuring modern interviews with historians, lighthouse experts, and caretakers, historic images, and stunning footage.

Production of the lighthouse films begins in the spring of 2021. 

Sponsorships for individual film episodes are available to businesses and individuals for Executive Producer credit, among other benefits. For full benefits, please download the sponsorship form below. We also welcome individual donations of any amount to help support the creation of these engaging films.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities or the films themselves, please contact Sarah Wassberg Johnson at [email protected].

Sponsor a Lighthouse Film
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Hudson River Towing Series
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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. 

Hudson River Sail Freight Series
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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. 
Hudson River Shipbuilding Series
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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. 
​RiverWise Film Series Sponsorship Levels:
  • $2,500 will sponsor at least one, 2-5 minute mini documentary video, with your logo and name listed as Executive Producer in the film, plus other benefits.
  • $5,000 will sponsor at least one, 10-15 minute documentary film, with your logo and name listed as Executive Producer in the film, plus other benefits.
  • $10,000 will sponsor at least one, 20-30 minute documentary film, with your logo and name listed as Executive Producer in the film, plus other benefits.
  • To sponsor an entire film series, please contact Lisa Cline at [email protected]. 
Sponsor a Film or Film Series
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 [email protected] or 845-338-0071 for more information. 

Support the Hudson River Maritime Museum

Located on the historic Rondout waterfront, the Hudson River Maritime Museum was established in 1979 and is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related industries.

RiverWise is a project of the Hudson River Maritime Museum to bring the river closer to you.

Support the museum with a donation or become a member! The museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on memberships and individual donations. 

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​Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY 12401

​845-338-0071
fax: 845-338-0583

​The Hudson River Maritime Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related industries. 
Header image "Breakneck Ridge" courtesy Jeffrey Pang.
Support the RiverWise project and documentary films! Your donations helps us bring the Hudson River closer to everyone.
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RiverWise is sponsored in part by: 

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This event was made possible by a sponsorship from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.

Solaris is sponsored by:

  • SunCommon
  • Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
  • The Ellen and Sam Phelan Family Foundation 
  • Sustainable Energy Systems / Solar Sal Boats ​
  • Ann Loeding
  • David Eaton

Apollonia is sponsored in part by:

  • Daley Family Foundation
  • Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
  • Ann Loeding
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    • Naming Storm King Mountain
    • When the Lady Was a Lighthouse
    • The Little Red Lighthouse
    • History of Indian Point
    • RiverWise: The Journey Begins
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