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Discover NYC's storied past with our expert Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city and Parks.
Urban Park Rangers: History and Culture Events
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month: Maria Hernandez Park History and Clean-up
at Suydam Street & Irving Avenue (in Maria Hernandez Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about Maria Hernandez and her contributions to the Bushwick community and participate in a park service project to honor her.
Free!
Event
Indigenous People's Day: Indigenous Cultures
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn of the indigenous roots of New York City and celebrate the culture that came before the city.
Free!
Event
Monday, October 14, 2024
Indigenous People's Day: Indigenous Roots
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike to discuss the deep connection between humans and plants that transcends time with a particular focus on the practices of the Lenape.
Free!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Meet the Critters
at Play Area (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers for a science seminar to learn about reptiles, insects, bats, and other critters from the earth. This is an educational event for all ages.
Free!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Open House New York: Fort Totten
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Explore the many historic structures of the peninsula and learn about the important role Fort Totten played in New York City’s defense history, from the Civil War to today.
Free!
Open House New York: Fort Totten Battery
at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this civil war era fort, designed to defend our city. Learn more about the history and significance of this site.
Free!
Open House New York: The High Bridge Water Tower
at West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure. Open access from 1pm to 3pm.
Free!
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Open House New York: Fort Totten
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Explore the many historic structures of the peninsula and learn about the important role Fort Totten played in New York City’s defense history, from the Civil War to today.
Free!
Open House New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Free!
Open House New York: Fort Totten Battery
at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this civil war era fort, designed to defend our city. Learn more about the history and significance of this site.
Free!
Open House New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Historic New York: Gravesend Cemetery
at Gravesend Cemetery, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this landmarked cemetery that was established by Lady Deborah Moody in 1643.
Free!
Historic New York: Seneca Village
at West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
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.
Free!
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Ethnobotany
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Harvest
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
Free!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Native American Heritage Month: Native Americans Ethnobotany
at Park Drive East and 73rd Street (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Technology
at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! Learn about the historical and modern contributions of the Lenape.
Free!
Native American Heritage Month: The Lenape
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Super Hike
at West Kingsbridge Road and Aqueduct Avenue (in ), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore what remains of New York City’s first water supply system. We begin at the Northern end of Aqueduct Walk and end at the Highbridge Water Tower.
Free!
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Native American Heritage Month: Lenape of Staten Island
at School Road and Bay Street (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Historic New York: Boss Tweed
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about the notorious Tammany Hall leader.
Free!
Historic New York: Brooklyn and the Abolitionist Movement
at Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk through Brooklyn’s history as a hotbed of the Abolitionist movement.
Free!
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Historic New York: New York Harbor
at Broadway and Beaver Street (in Bowling Green), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an exploration of New York City history through the lens of the natural harbor and its development.
Free!
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Historic New York: Ridgewood Reservoir
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC's Urban Park Rangers and for a walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir highlighting the history, ecology and engineering of this cultural treasure.
Free!
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
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