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Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, USA
Situated north of New York City on the Hudson river, the birth of Hastings resulted from Indian, Dutch and English settlements. Over the course of the 19th century, it became a rich industrial center and home to many famous personalities. Today, as the population grows and becomes increasingly multi-cultural, the town wishes to inform new-comers about its history and evolution and opted for Spanish as a second language.
"The Museum in the Streets is a wonderful way to get historical information out to the public," says Sue Smith, the Historical Society trustee who spearheaded the project. "The Society has a repository of fabulous photos, and pictures are a great way to tell a story," she says. "It makes sense to use the richness we have and share it with the community. I think people will be surprised to discover things about Hastings that they did not know before."
Website - www.hastingsgov.org
Historical Society - www.hastingshistorical.org
The Museum in the Streets details:
- installed in 2006
- 34 panels
- second language, Spanish
Download a brochure of the Hastings-on-Hudson walk HERE
CLICK on each town to read a description:
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York (2006)
Ridgefield, Connecticut (2008)
Augusta, Maine (2008 and 2009)
Belfast, Maine (2006)
Biddeford, Maine (2006)
Hallowell, Maine (2009)
Searsport, Maine (2009)
Thomaston, Maine (2003)
Waterville, Maine (2004)
Sites in France include:
Fouras, (2001)
La Chaussée Saint-Victor, Loir-et-Cher (2000)
Migné-Auxances, Vienne
Montmorillon, Vienne (1999)
Pontlevoy, Loir-et-Cher (1995)
Saint Benoit, Vienne
Queaux, Vienne (1998)
See the French towns on a MAP HERE
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