An arm of the sea, a drowned river, a fjord, are all ways scientists describe this river. The Native peoples, as your students will learn, called it “the river that flows both ways.” It is America’s first river.
The Hudson River Ramblers will sing and tell stories right from the people who farmed, fished and fought along the Hudson. Taking inspiration from Pete Seeger and Washington Irving, Rich & Jonathan use primary sources, audience participation to engage all with the river’s traditions. They’ll perform interactive folk songs and local lore.
We've performed for the river's 400th, the 350th anniversary of the Bartow-Pell Manor, the 225th anniversary of the American Revolution, the 200th anniversary of the Hamilton-Burr Duel, and many more for the last 2o years.
Venues have included; The New-York Historical Society, Washington's Headquarters, The Governors Island Grand Opening, School for the Deaf in Rome, NY, Mamaroneck Harbor Fest, The New York State Museum, Nassau BOCES Educators Conference, River Day Van Cortlandt Manor, Teaching the Hudson River Conference, and countless schools, festivals and one 19th century circus.
We'll sing and tell...
+Why the Hudson flows both ways
+ Who put the Yankee in "Yankee Doodle"
+ Where Imps sink ships on the river
+ What pirates once marauded the region
+ Why the Hudson River was the "Key" to American liberty.
+ Who were Sybil Ludington, "Toots" Fulton, Rueben Ranzo and more.
And why you'll like listening to and singing along with us.
www.hudsonriverramblers.com
Jonathan Kruk, has told tales from East of the Sun to West of the Hudson full time since the late 1980's. A master storyteller, he lives and performs for all those who believe in the power of faerie tales, appreciate local lore, and love a good story. Known for telling "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", he enchants squiggly kids with Finger Fables, and Story Theater. Visit www.jonathankruk.com for program descriptions.
Jonathan Kruk, Storyteller - entertains, enchants, educates
