Catskill High Students Dive into Local Heritage with Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Visit

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Students from Catskill High School recently visited the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse on a field trip organized by Mrs. Doney's Studio Art classes and Mrs. Segar's English classes. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society, which had previously presented the lighthouse's history in the classroom, facilitated this trip.

During the visit, students took a boat ride to the lighthouse in the Hudson River. The 150-year-old lighthouse has suffered from river erosion over the years. The students observed the lighthouse's condition and the preservation efforts underway.

The tour allowed students to explore the lighthouse's interior and learn about the lives of the families who lived there. They learned how these families managed necessities like water and heating and the challenges of children commuting by boat to school. A notable activity was climbing the lighthouse’s spiral staircase to ring the fog bell.

Before the trip, the students created artwork inspired by the lighthouse. This artwork will be displayed at an art show at the Athens Cultural Center in October, celebrating the lighthouse's 150th anniversary. The show will feature student works from Catskill High School and neighboring schools.