the Rich History of the Poughkeepsie Regatta
Organized by Marist College Archives and Special Collections, this comprehensive exhibit features over 1,900 photos, documents, and objects.
Poughkeepsie, NY The average Hudson Valley resident is unlikely to know that the Hudson River was the site of the Poughkeepsie Regatta, a national collegiate rowing competition, for more than fifty years. A new, online exhibition organized and developed by the Marist College Archives and Special Collections takes a deep dive into the rich history of this annual event and its impact on the region.
The Exhibit
Comprised of more the 1,900 photographs, documents, and objects, the Marist exhibition is the most comprehensive examination ever of this historic event. The exhibition is the culmination of 20 years of collecting materials and eight years of meticulous documentation by Associate Librarian Elizabeth Clarke and Library Assistant Ann Sandri.