What’s Out There Weekend (WOTW) Upper Hudson Valley will illuminate the distinctive landscape legacy and local character of the region extending across Columbia, Greene, Albany, and Rensselaer Counties, as evidenced by their publicly accessible parks, estates, gardens, cemeteries, campuses, and neighborhoods.
Originally inhabited and shaped by members of the Algonquin Federation, the Upper Hudson Valley includes sites that demonstrate the nation's struggle for liberty, equality, and human rights. Such themes are revealed at sites associated with the American Revolution, the Underground Railroad, and noted political figures.
The region boasts a wide range of natural resources, which have provided inspiration to many designers, artists, and writers over the course of the last four centuries. The influence of these tastemakers—and others—is evident at diverse cultural landscapes—many of which will be featured during the event.
WOTW Upper Hudson Valley will include two days of free, expert-led tours of some two-dozen sites, encouraging participants to discover the little-known design history of places that they might pass every day. Working in collaboration with local partners, TCLF will make visible and instill value in these landscapes that make this region distinctive and will engage the public to promote their sustained stewardship.
The roster and schedule of free tours will be announced at a later date.
