Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909

The Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909 honored the tercentennial of Henry Hudson�s great find for the Dutch and the centennial of Robert Fulton�s steamboat. These events anchored settlements along the Hudson River valley and helped to define this famous region. The celebration, which coincided with the heyday of the penny postcard, was a multi-week, cross-state parade and party. Among its many vintage images, Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909 features unique postcards from the magnificent event b