Looking for a new way to explore off-the-beaten-path communities? Long Island Traditions interviews everyday people to give you an authentic look into communities of yesterday and today. On this tour, you will learn more about places in the Hudson Valley. Some that are not even known to many locals. In Rhinebeck on the East side of the Hudson River, listen to the story of how the town turns into a winter fantasy on the first Saturday in December of each year with the celebration of Sinterklaas. Cross the river to Kingston and then hear about the Seal College. Where California Sea Lions are trained for fame in the entertainment industry from Vaudeville to the Ed Sullivan Show. Next is the Pine Street African Burial Grounds which brings to light the lives of African slaves and freed Africans through their final resting places. And finally, a trip to the Rondout, where a bakery produced a roll that tied diverse communities together.
Tour SponsorThis tour was sponsored in part by the New York State Council on the Arts. A group that aims to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all.Find More Tours Near YouIf you are interested in more audio tours in this region, check out the Piermont on the Hudson or the Haverstraw Backstory Tour.
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Location: New York
Travel Type: Driving
Tour Duration: 1 hour
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