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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: Celebrating 40 Years
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Urban Park Rangers this year by joining us on more Ranger programs for families, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and more!
Urban Park Rangers: History and Culture Events
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Tompkins Square Park On-Screen
at Saint Marks Place and Avenue A (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike to some of the iconic spots in Tompkins Square Park featured in television and motion pictures from the last few decades.
Free!
Event
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Black History Month: African-American History in Parks
at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn about parks, sculptures, and other green spaces in New York City that highlight and honor the black experience in the United States.
Free!
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visitors will get a chance to go inside with the Urban Park Rangers who will discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
Event
Saturday, February 15, 2020
The Old Croton Aqueduct Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Built between 1837 and 1842, the Old Croton Aqueduct was New York City's first water supply system. Explore its history on a hike with our park rangers!
Free!
Event
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
at Mount Morris Fire Watchtower (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Visitors will get a chance to go inside with the Urban Park Rangers who will discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Kids Week: Fort Greene History and Colonial Games
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Step back in time and play some colonial games. The history of Fort Greene Park provides the perfect backdrop as we experience what Colonial-era kids played during their free time.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Staten Island: Lenape Bingo
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a fun afternoon of games and a little history about Native Americans.
Free!
Kids
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