Hastings-on-Hudson, New York

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

Read articles about the Hastings-on-Hudson installation:

The New York Times 2005

Westchester Magazine 2005

The Rivertowns Enterprise 2005

See PICTURES of the Hastings installation