The Hudson River Valley has had a rich cultural heritage for centuries. Hudson River School painters recreated its serene landscapes, authors wrote novels along its banks, and musicians wrote folk songs celebrating its history. Ever since Henry Hudson voyaged up the river, American poets have found inspiration in and around the Valley.

In celebration of national poetry month and New York's quadricentennial, the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY is hosting an event to showcase poets and poetry associated with the Hudson River Valley - throughout its 400 years and today.