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The Hudson River Valley is one of
only 23 Congressionally designated National Heritage
Areas in the United States. As one of the most important regions
in the United States, it is the fountainhead of a truly American
identity. Recognizing the area's national value, Congress formed
the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area in 1996 to recognize, to
preserve, to protect, and to interpret the nationally-significant
history and resources of the Valley for the benefit of the nation.
As the center for the study of the Hudson River Valley, the Hudson River
Valley Institute (HRVI) at Marist College is the central hub for
information about the region. HRVI serves heritage tourists,
scholars, elementary and secondary school educators, environmental
organizations, the business community, and the general public seeking to
know more about the region that Congress called "the Landscape that defined
America."
The Digital Library contains a collection of heritage sites, documents,
organizations, lesson plans, and related links to guide you through the
Hudson River Valley. Its content and portals are designed to draw
people--electronically and physically--from around the world to the Hudson
River Valley to experience its scenic, cultural, economic, and historical
resources.
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