Docents

During this three-day training, the docents explored the theme of “Reinterpreting the Historic House Museum” and sought to place Glenview, the Museum’s 1877 historic home, and its inhabitants, in a greater historical context.

On Monday, May 20, the HRM hosted its annual breakfast to honor our amazing volunteers. We are profoundly grateful to each of our docents, who generously share their enthusiasm, time, and expertise with the Museum.

Megan will work closely with the Education team and across departments to create vibrant educational partnerships and interdisciplinary programs for schools and institutional partners in our local communities.

On April 22, 2022, Mayor Mike Spano acknowledged Elizabeth Rodriguez’s many contributions with a 2022 Community Service Award.

On April 8, 2021, Mayor Mike Spano acknowledged Ruth Weiner’s many contributions with a 2021 Community Service Award during a virtual ceremony.

The HRM honored the memory of longtime Docent Marilyn Bender, who passed away in January, by dedicating a late nineteenth-century painting by John Douglas, View of the Hudson Highlands with Woman Painting, in her honor.

Despite recent challenges, the HRM Docents have gone above and beyond, pivoting enthusiastically to the virtual realm and finding ways to bolster the camaraderie and community that make them such an integral part of the Hudson River Museum.

The Docents recently gathered together at the HRM to celebrate the holidays, with an environmentally friendly twist. Longtime Docent Maria Miehle says, “This is just one small way to do our part to keep our city, and river, a bit cleaner.”