Historic New York: Seneca Village

Sunday, October 27, 2024

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Urban Park Rangers specialize in the interpretation of historic turning points, both natural and man-made, in our city’s long history. Our Historic New York programs highlight the history and architecture of selected neighborhoods or parks. Before Central Park was built, the area from West 82nd to West 89th Street was home to Seneca Village, the largest community of African-American property owners in New York. Learn about the lives of Seneca Village's residents in the 1800s and the community's place in pre-Central Park.

Location

West 81st Street and Central Park West in Central Park

Manhattan

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Cost

Free

Registration

In-person registration only.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(212) 360-1444

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