Cosimo is celebrating four centuries since Henry Hudson first sailed up the Hudson River. And because we’re not only book lovers but New Yorkers, too, and we’ll looking forward to the many events planned in New York City and across New York State to commemorate this historic anniversary.

EVENTS IN LOWER MANHATTAN
NOW through December 31, 2009
The New Amsterdam Trail
Tour Lower Manhattan with stops at New York Harbor. Visit www.henryhudson400.com for more information.

NOW through December 31, 2009
The Island at the Center of the World
The exhibit at the South Street Seaport Museum features important (and “visually exciting”) 17th century New York maps and documents from the Dutch National Archives and public and private collections. For more information on the museum, visit www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org.

EVENTS IN ALBANY AND BEYOND
NOW through Jan. 3, 2010
Albany Institute of History & Art: Hudson River Panorama: 400 Years of Art, History and Culture
The Hudson 400 is a year-long exhibition dedicated to Hudson’s voyage and the history of the region. Artwork, artifacts and interactive displays from the Albany Institute of History & Art’s collections serve to show the influence of the Hudson on the region, from settlement to industrial growth to culture. For more information on the museum, visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

October 17, November 21, and December 19, 2009
Henry Hudson Planetarium Saturday Star Shows
The Albany Institute of History and Art is hosting a year-long exhibition, which highlights Hudson’s voyage and the region’s rich history. For more information about the Henry Hudson Planetarium, visit www.albany.org.

Sept. 26, 2009
Albany Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve: Albany’s 400th Anniversary Celebration
The celebration of Albany’s discovery at Riverfront Park is meant to pay tribute to the city’s history and transport visitors back to the 17th century. Highlights include tours of a full-scale replica of the Half Moon, blacksmiths explaining their craft, artist demonstrations of traditional techniques, musical and dance performances, and even a giant drum circle at sunset. For more information, visit www.albanyevents.org.

Oct. 2-4, 2009
Mid-Hudson Quad point between the towns of Poughkeepsie and Highland: Walking on Air, The Grand Opening of the Walkway Over the Hudson
The opening of the Walkway Over the Hudson, which will in essence turn the bridge into a park and trail way will include a “Grand Illumination” with the release of hot-air lanterns and fireworks, followed by the official opening ceremony the next day, with bands, a parade, jet-ski ballet, a fly-over by the Olde Rhinebeck Aerodrome and more! For more information, visit www.walkway.org.

January 28, 2009 - February 28, 2010
THE ISLAND: The John Adams Institute, Amsterdam and NYC
For more information, visit www.john-adams.nl/theisland/.

November 12 - 16, 2009
FIVE DUTCH DAYS FIVE BOROUGHS: ARTS + CULTURE PAST + PRESENT: The Five Boroughs of New York
Support for the enhancement and sustainability of Five Dutch Days, celebrating the continuous influence of Dutch arts and culture in New York City. For more information, please visit www.fivedutchdays.org.

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