“Rediscovering America on the Hudson”

The Croton Friends of History will host Jessica DuLong to speak on her book My River Chronicles and her experience working in the engine room of the fireboat John J. Harvey. My River Chronicles was listed in Hudson Valley...

“Rediscovering the Work that Built America”

My River Chronicles is a journey with an extraordinary guide, a woman who bridges both white and blue collar worlds.  Jessica DuLong offers a unique narrative of the mighty Hudson from the unlikely perspective of a fireboat engineer!  Join us for a...
Working on Water Tug Rides and Author Talk

Working on Water Tug Rides and Author Talk

Sign up for rides aboard the Tug Gowanus Bay and then stay for the author talk, “Tugboat Tales” during Working on Water, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage from Amsterdam to New York Harbor and a profound connection with the...

Author Talk and Book Signing

The Hudson River Valley Institute, in conjunction with the Marist College Lecture Series, is pleased to welcome author Jessica DuLong to the Marist College campus for a lecture entitled “Rediscovering The Work That Built America”. Author and marine engineer Jessica...