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Viewing 11–20 out of 73 events
from May 21, 2013 to October 26, 2013
in History (x) category

Sunday, May 26, 2013

May26

Lefferts Historic House-2nd Floor Tours

at Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
Category: Exhibits, History, Tours, Culture

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

May29

The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit

at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park.
Category: Education, Nature, Exhibits, History, Environmental Awareness, Culture
Free!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

May30

The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit

at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park.
Category: Education, Nature, Exhibits, History, Environmental Awareness, Culture
Free!

Friday, May 31, 2013

May31

The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit

at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park.
Category: Education, Nature, Exhibits, History, Environmental Awareness, Culture
Free!

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Jun 1

NY Heritage Weekend

at Bartow Pell Mansion, Bronx

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Free guided tours on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Tours start at quarter past the hour.
Category: History, Tours
Free!

Jun 1

NYC Skyline Tour

at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers specialize in interpretation of historic turning points, both natural and man-made, in our city’s long history.
Category: History, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Culture, Talks, Waterfront
Free!

Jun 1

Lefferts Historic House - 2nd Floor Tours

at Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
Category: Exhibits, History, Tours, Culture

Jun 1

Big Apple Circus

at The Big Top (in Cunningham Park), Queens

4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Big Apple Circus LEGENDARIUM, where you will experience the nostalgic thrills of bygone Big Tops and get a first–hand view of Beauties, Daredevils, and Clowns from another era!
Category: Accessibility, Arts & Crafts, Nature, History, Kids, Pets, Seniors

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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Jun 2

NY Heritage Weekend

at Bartow Pell Mansion, Bronx

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Free guided tours on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Tours start at quarter past the hour.
Category: History, Tours
Free!

Jun 2

Lefferts Historic House - 2nd Floor Tours

at Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Explore the unique architecture of Lefferts Historic House on this special tour.
Category: Exhibits, History, Tours, Culture

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