Lecture: Highlands of the Hudson August 7, 2010

HIGHLANDS OF THE HUDSON
Stephen P. Rice, Ph.D.
The Highlands of the Hudson were an inspiration to poets and painters of the 19th century, among them Washington Irving and Thomas Cole. Stephen P. Rice, Ph.D. examines how the Highlands above the Hudson River have been depicted in the visual and literary arts, evoking a sense of the mystery and beauty that have always been associated with the Highlands. This lecture, funded by the New York Council for the Humanities, is free with museum admission but reservations are required. Space is limited. Reserve at nassaumuseum.org/events.