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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, September 21, 2019
East Village Gardens Walk
at Saint Marks Place and Avenue A (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tour the neighborhood with our Urban Park Rangers, and discover some of these "hidden" gardens that unite local residents.
Free!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan's only remaining lighthouse with readings of the eponymous children's book, fishing clinics, live music, food and art vendors, Urban Park Ranger presentations, and more!
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Historic New York: Green-Wood Cemetery
at Green-Wood Cemetery
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the rolling acres that surround the graves, tombs and mausoleums of this historic cemetery. Registration is required.
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Queens Park of the Month: Ridgewood Reservoir
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is a 50+ acre natural oasis that straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens. Join us to explore this incredible natural resource.
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Open House New York: Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
at Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This memorial was built in the center of Fort Greene Park in 1908 as a tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary war.
Free!
Event
Open House New York: Fort Totten
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tucked away on the northeastern edge of Queens is a rare remnant of New York City’s past that many don’t even know exist. Join the Rangers for a tour of this historic landmark in Queens.
Free!
Event
Open House New York: Little Red Lighthouse
at 181 Street and Riverside Drive (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a tour of this historic landmark.
Free!
Event
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