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The Quadricentennial Celebration of Henry Hudson's Voyage
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History & Music
New York is celebrating The 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's Voyage up the Hudson River. MEET MEET AT THE CORNER joins the festivities in an interview with music historian, Linda Russell. Our young host Agaia learns about steamboats and the music of a river that is the life of New York CIty.Questions & Extended Learning Activities
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