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 walk HERE