Hudson River School and Surrounding Events By JChernoch Period: Jan 1, 1790 to Jan 1, 1910 American History Aug 21, 1796 Asher B. Durand is Born Jul 16, 1799 Alexander von Humbolt -- Expedition to Venezuela Feb 1, 1801 Thomas Cole is Born Apr 15, 1801 Oliver Evans invents the High-Powered Steam Engine Aug 17, 1807 Robert Fulton's Steamboat is Built Sep 17, 1825 National Academy of Design Founded by Asher b. Durand, Thomas Cole and other Artists May 4, 1826 Frederic Church is Born Jan 7, 1830 Albert Bierstadt is Born Jan 1, 1836 Cole publishes Essays on Scenery Jan 1, 1841 Ralph W. Emerson writes Article in the Dial Feb 11, 1848 Thomas Cole Dies Feb 22, 1849 Asher B. Durand Paints Kindred Spirits Apr 12, 1861 The Start of the Civil War Apr 9, 1865 End of the Civil War May 14, 1865 Church paints Our Banner in the Sky Sep 17, 1886 Asher B. Durand Dies Feb 18, 1902 Albert Bierstadt Dies
