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Governors Island National Monument
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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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The information below and to the right reflect 2011 Seasonal offerings.

Exclusive Midweek Access by guided tour on Thursdays at 10AM and 1PM An interactive living history program appropriate for adult groups or family, school and day camp groups.

Friday Schedule of Programs

Saturday/Sunday Schedule of Programs

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Sandstone gatehouse at entrance to Fort Jay.
Thursday Exclusive Access Schedule
Exclusive Midweek Access to Governors Island by special guided tours at 10AM and 1PM
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Rangers give living history demonstration
Friday Programming
Park Rangers provide programs for children and adults throughout the day.
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Park Rangers and Volunteers provide programs for children and adults througout the day.
Saturday/Sunday Schedule of Programs
Park Rangers and Volunteers provide programs for children and adults throught the day.
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John Jay

Did You Know?
Fort Jay was named after John Jay, who served as the second governor of New York, an office he held during construction of the fort. Considered among the Founding Fathers of the United States, Jay also served as the first Secretary of Foreign Affairs and as the first Chief Justice of Supreme Court.

Last Updated: November 01, 2011 at 14:34 MST