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Winter at Fort Jay

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Winter at Fort Jay

The 2011 public access season on Governors Island has now concluded. Governors Island has now closed for the winter to public access. We will re-open to the general public in late May or early June of 2012. Check back here for an exact date when it becomes available. Guided access to the Island may be available in the month of November. See below for more information. For general information, please call us at 212-825-3045 Monday - Friday.

A Special November Program - Airplanes and Archives

Join us for a 90 minute walking tour/museum activity that explores the history of aviation on Governors Island that allows you the rare chance to interact with a sampe from the Governors Island archives. You'll learn about the contributions of famous flyers such as Wilbur Wright and Ruth Law through newspaper clippings and photographs from the early 20th century. You'll also learn how to handle archival materials and even what to do to keep your own archive!

When: November 4, 11, 18

Time: 10 AM

Cost: Free

Reservations: Required please call us at 212-825-3045 Monday - Friday to make your reservation. Limited to 10 people.

Other opportunities may also be available. Please inquire when you call. 

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Programming from the 2011 Season:

The National Monument provides free programs on Wednesdays - Sundays throughout the season.

Reservations for Thursday guided access at 10AM or 1PM are required for groups of 10 or more. Call 212-825-3045 Wednesday - Sunday for more information.

Reservations are not needed for programs offered Friday-Sunday.

Click here for specific information about our guided programs and special events.



 

 

 

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Last Updated: November 01, 2011 at 14:37 MST