Seven Sentinels: Lighthouses of the Hudson River
Of the dozens of lighthouses and warning lights that once dotted the Hudson River, only seven remain. This iconic American river was a transportation super highway long before automobiles were invented, and enabled the rise of New York City and westward expansion into the interior of this country. Throughout almost two century's of America's explosive growth, these lighthouses kept watch, guarding the safety of the Hudson’s waterborne traffic.
Commissioned and produced by HRMM, and directed, filmed and edited by Jeff Mertz of Moonbow Imaging, "Seven Sentinels" explores the history of the Hudson River’s seven remaining lighthouses and the keepers that lived in them, as told by the people interpreting and caring for the structures today.
The Hudson River Maritime Museum's concept for this film grew out of decades of Hudson River lighthouse interpretation, including research, exhibits, articles, short films and presentations. The film places the lighthouses in historic context, tells the fascinating stories of the buildings themselves and their keepers, and outlines how these seven have survived to the present day, and how to preserve them for generations to come.
Commissioned and produced by HRMM, and directed, filmed and edited by Jeff Mertz of Moonbow Imaging, "Seven Sentinels" explores the history of the Hudson River’s seven remaining lighthouses and the keepers that lived in them, as told by the people interpreting and caring for the structures today.
The Hudson River Maritime Museum's concept for this film grew out of decades of Hudson River lighthouse interpretation, including research, exhibits, articles, short films and presentations. The film places the lighthouses in historic context, tells the fascinating stories of the buildings themselves and their keepers, and outlines how these seven have survived to the present day, and how to preserve them for generations to come.
Screenings
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In 2024, Hudson River Maritime Museum premiered the film hosting ten screenings at independent cinemas throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Information on future screenings can be found here.
If you are interested in scheduling a screening of 'Seven Sentinels: Lighthouses of the Hudson River', please contact Lisa Cline, Executive Director at HRMM by email or at 845-338-0071. The film is available on DVD and can be purchased in-person at Hudson River Maritime Museum's store or online at the link below. |
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Film Sponsors
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the Hudson River Maritime Museum relies on individual donations, grants, and sponsorships to support important public projects like the 'Seven Sentinels' films. This film was made possible through the generosity of our IndieGoGo supporters & individual donors.
'Seven Sentinels' is sponsored by
'Seven Sentinels' is sponsored by
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This project is made possible in part through support from the County of Ulster’s Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.
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Maurice D. Hinchey, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
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Ellen and Samuel Phelan Family Foundation
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