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Landmarks Under Consideration – Staten Island Bus Tour

Saturday, June 13 at 1:00PM: 
In November 2014, the Landmarks Preservation Commission announced a plan to remove 96 previously considered sites and properties from its calendar. Over the course of 2015, HDC is working to document, publicize and conduct community outreach for these sites to increase public awareness and gather support to move their designations forward. Staten Island historian, author and preservationist Barnett Shepherd will lead this tour of the Tottenville section of Staten Island, where a number of these buildings are located. These include the Prince’s Bay Lighthouse, the Brougham Cottage and the Dorothy Day Historic Site.

For more information about this tour and the other STC tours click here 

Woodlawn Heights Pub Crawl

Saturday, May 9 at 3:00PM:

Woodlawn Heights is a small residential neighborhood bordered by Van Cortlandt Park, Woodlawn Cemetery, the Bronx River and Westchester County. It is affectionately known as New York City’s “Little Ireland” for its many Irish immigrant residents and a bustling commercial thoroughfare that includes a plethora of Irish pubs and architectural flourishes like green trim and shamrock details. Join us as we learn more about the history of this charming nook and experience the most authentic Irish pub culture this side of the Atlantic! The crawl will be led by Erin Lee and Kim Holocher-Furletti of the Women of Woodlawn, an organization devoted to enhancing the neighborhood’s quality of life.

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East Harlem Walking Tour Part 2

Monday, May 4 at 6:00PM: 

Over its long history, East Harlem has been home to many diverse cultures, each leaving its imprint on the community. As East Harlem, most recently known as “El Barrio” or “Spanish Harlem,” transitions into becoming known as “SpaHa,” some of its touchstones are becoming endangered. Join Urban Historian Justin Ferate to view delightful architectural treasures and cultural landmarks reflecting the neighborhood’s varied histories – from recent years and from generations past. The touring material for each tour will somewhat cross over, but there are special sites unique to each tour. The tour will end with a visit to the now-famous “Crack is Whack” mural by Keith Haring.

For more information about this tour and the other STC tours click here 

East Harlem Walking Tour Part 1

Monday, April 27 at 6:00PM:

Over its long history, East Harlem has been home to many diverse cultures, each leaving its imprint on the community. As East Harlem, most recently known as “El Barrio” or “Spanish Harlem,” transitions into becoming known as “SpaHa,” some of its touchstones are becoming endangered. Join Urban Historian Justin Ferate to view delightful architectural treasures and cultural landmarks reflecting the neighborhood’s varied histories – from recent years and from generations past. The touring material for each tour will somewhat cross over, but there are special sites unique to each tour. The tour will begin with views of some of East Harlem’s beloved street murals including “The Spirit of East Harlem” by Hank Prussing and Manny Vega, and will end near the 116th Street Subway Station.

For more information about this tour and the other STC tours click here 

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South Street Seaport
Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00PMfulton_st_east_shops2
As the nation’s most important port for over 100 years, the South Street Seaport, through its historic buildings, harbor views and tall ships, provides an important link to New York City’s fascinating and multi-layered origin story. As Manhattan’s oldest intact neighborhood, the Seaport derives its distinct sense of place from its 200-year old mercantile buildings, Belgian block paving and views of the Brooklyn Bridge. For many generations, it has been a destination for those with a passion for history. With major development pressures threatening to irreversibly and insensitively distort its character, advocates are working hard to protect this unique district. Join us as urban historian and author Francis Morrone illuminates the early history of the Seaport, its evolution over time and proposed plans for its future.

$10/$20

Annual Neighborhood Remembrance Day Celebration & 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War and 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII.

Saturday, May 30th 2 PM
Neighborhood Remembrance Day Celebration

Lake Cemetery, Forest Ave/Willowbrook Road

Staten Island Civil War Canon Brigade, GAR Post 525 Re-enactors, Staten Island OutLOUD, Richmond County Pipes/ Drums and Boy Scout Troop #7. This year the flag will be raised in honor of WWII Veteran William Morris Jr.

(This event made possible in part by an Encore Grant from Staten Island Arts with public funding from the NYS Council on the Arts.)

Annual International Commemoration of the Great Irish Hunger

Annual International Commemoration of the Great Irish Hunger

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Battery Park Irish Hunger Memorial
North End Ave & Vesey Street and North End Avenue

2 PM at the Irish Memorial at Battery Park for a Walk and Talk with:

Battery Park Conservancy, Horticulturist Richard Farraino, creator of the memorial Artist Brian Tolle; will discuss the memorial’s design and native plantings. Lynn Rogers, Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries, Inc. (FACSI); will discuss Irish immigration to New York City 1845-1858, the role of the Staten Island Marine Hospital & Quarantine Station and the ultimate fate of thousands of Irish immigrants.

After the event, please join Lynn Rogers and Bill Fahey for a Staten Island Ferry ride. During the crossing we will toss flowers into New York Harbor in memory of all who perished. Bring long stemmed flower.

(This event is made possible in part by an Encore Grant from Staten Island Arts with public funding from the NYS Council on the Arts.)