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Urban Park Rangers: History and Culture

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

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from November 22, 2024 to December 29, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Nov23

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

Nov24

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!

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Sunday, December 1, 2024

Dec 1

Historic New York: Boss Tweed

at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about the notorious Tammany Hall leader.
Free!

Dec 1

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

Dec 7

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

Dec28

Historic New York: Ridgewood Reservoir

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
This is an Accessible location

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

Dec29

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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