Hudson Valley, New York: A National Treasure
April 26, 27, and 28, 2022
Join us for an action-packed and sensory satisfying three days of
history, art, architecture, and culinary delights.
Designated a National Heritage Area by Congress, New York’s Hudson Valley has more major historic sites per square mile than any other area in the United States. Fabulous mansions of the Gilded Age, quaint river towns, world-class art museums – the valley is a national treasure.
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TRIP ITINERARY:
*Planned itinerary is subject to change.*
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
8:00 am
Depart from Fullington Garage. Free parking on-site. Rest stop enroute.
1:30 pm
West Point two-hour, docent-led step on and off bus tour.
3:30 pm
Bus departs for hotel.
4:30 pm
Residence Inn, Poughkeepsie, NY. Hotel check-in. Room includes bed, kitchen area, and pull-out bed.
5:30 pm
Bus departs for River Station Restaurant.
6:00 pm
Buffer Dinner at River Station Restaurant, Poughkeepsie, NY.
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COST:
Members:
- $500 members, with hotel double-occupancy
- $675 members, with hotel single occupancy
Nonmembers:
- $525 non-member cost, with hotel double-occupancy
- $700 non-member cost, with hotel single-occupancy
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West Point
Our docent-led tour includes an overview from the start of West Point in 1778 as a military post during the Revolutionary War to the modern times of the United States Military Academy. View breathtaking scenery from West Point which overlooks the Hudson River as it winds through the Hudson Highland. Historic figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower and even Benedict Arnold all have a role in the story of West Point and our nation. We will also see the West Point Cemetery and Old Cadet Chapel, built in 1837. This tour delves into the lives and contributions of some of the US Military’s and West Point’s most notable figures laid to rest on this hallowed ground. Learn about George Custer, Ed White II, George Goethals, David “Mickey” Marcus, Norman Schwarzkopf, Sylvanus Thayer, and many more.
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OLANA is the home of Frederick Edwin Church (1826-1900) and his architectural masterpiece. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965.
A well-known landscape painter of the 19th century and major figure of a group of fellow artists called the Hudson River School, Church’s paintings typically depicted the Hudson River Valley and reminded Americans of the vast, untamed, and magnificent wilderness in this country.
The centerpiece of OLANA is an eclectic Orientalist-styled villa which overlooks parkland and a working farm that was designed by the artist. The residence has a wide view of the Hudson River Valley, the Catskill Mountains, and the Taconic Range. OLANA is one of the few intact artists’ home- studio-, and estate complexes in the United States.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Breakfast (included) at Residence Inn Poughkeepsie, NY.
8:00 am
Depart hotel for OLANA, Greensport, NY.
9:30 am
OLANA two-hour home and garden tour.
Noon
Bus departs for Poughkeepsie, NY.
Afternoon time on your own to enjoy sites in Poughkeepsie such as the Walkway Over the Hudson (the world’s longest elevated bridge); Vassar College/Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center; Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum; The Poughkeepsie Post Office (contains murals depicting local history), and more!
5:30 pm
Bus departs for 1915 Wine Cellar, Poughkeepsie, NY.
6:00 pm
Dinner at 1915 Wine Cellar.
8:00 pm
Bus departs for hotel.
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
Breakfast (included) at Residence Inn Poughkeepsie, NY. Hotel check out.
7:45 am
Bus departs for Vanderbilt and Franklin D. Roosevelt Sites, Hyde Park, NY.
9:00 am
Morning tours in Vanderbilt Mansion and Franklin D. Roosevelt Home.
Noon
Box lunch from K & D Deli Sandwich Company under the pavilion at the Roosevelt home.
2:00 pm
Bus departs from Hyde Park, NY for State College with a stop enroute for a restroom break.
8:00 pm
Expected arrival time in State College at the Fullington Bus Garage.
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Vanderbilt Mansion,
National Historic Site
Hyde Park, NY was a seasonal residence for Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt. Their house was designed by the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White. Taking a glimpse into the Gilded Age, the house is a Beaux-Arts architectural masterpiece where no expense was spared for exotic wood paneling, imported marble, lush velvets, French tapestries and antique building components salvaged from the great houses of Europe.
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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt,
National Historic Site
Learn about the fascinating Roosevelt Era in America and the 32nd President of the United States. The presidential library was the first in the country and the only one used by a sitting president. The home was where FDR was born, raised, and returned to after marrying Eleanor in 1905. Perhaps a testament to how much they loved it here, both Franklin and Eleanor are buried on the grounds surrounded by a tranquil rose garden.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some stairs and easy walking along gravel and paved roads. Good walking shoes and comfortable clothing encouraged.
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INCLUDED MEALS:
- Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato; Chicken Lemongrass Potstickers
- Chicken Parmesan, Prime Rib, Seafood Stuffed Sole
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables
- Apple Crisp
- Soda, Coffee, Tea, and Water
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at one’s own expense.
- Menu will be provided closer to the start date of the trip.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at one’s own expense.
Thursday, April 28: K & D Deli Sandwich Company
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Choice of sandwich: Ham and Swiss or Turkey and Cheddar or Tuna salad and American -OR- a Caesar salad with grilled chicken.
You will be asked to make your selection during the registration process.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Every person on this tour will be required to have a government issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, in their possession to enter the United States Military Academy. You will not be permitted to enter if you do not have your ID with you.
- OLLI must submit a complete manifest with each traveler’s name, type of ID, identify the issuing government entity, the ID number, and the traveler’s date of birth. If you register for this trip, you will have to submit this information to the OLLI office by April 22, 2022.
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Registration for nonmembers opens February 1, 2022
Deadline to Register is March 24, 2022
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