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Save the Date:
Army Heritage Weekend - June 21,22
Commemorate the island’s history as a key U.S. Army base from 1794 to 1966 by participating in family friendly activities which will include living history demonstrations, music, West Point Army mules, and special lectures.
Participating Living History Groups:
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Click here for a schedule of our family friendly events.
Fiona Templeton and the Relationship Dance Company presents The Medead at Fort Jay - June 28,29
The Medead is a performance in six parts following the chronology of the journey of Medea, and moving from an eastern myth through its changes in the west.
The free program will begin at Fort Jay at 2:30 PM.
A Revolutionary Weekend - August 2,3
Join the National Park Service the and teachers from the for family friendly living history demonstrations, and special programs which will explore the role Governors Island played at the dawn of the American Revolution.
To plan your visit, read our "Schedule of Events" flyer.
Learn more about our other Living History Events in August.
Civil War Weekend - August 8,9
The National Park Service, , and Battery G of the First Pennsylvania Light Artillery will provide family friendly activities, living history demonstrations, music and other programs designed to introduce you to the men and women of the Governors Island Garrison and Confederates imprisoned on the island.
Click here for our schedule of events.
Learn more about our other Living History Events in August.
Remembering the Lessons from the Battle of Brooklyn on Governors Island - August 23,24
Join the National Park Service for family-friendly programs geared to commemorate the pivotal role played by those on Governors Island and the lessons learned from the largest battle of the American Revolution.
The weekend’s programming is designed to trace the evolution of the Coastal Defenses and military community of Governors Island that resulted from the Battle of Brooklyn.
Take in the views of New York Harbor as you participate in a walking tour that highlights the events that led up to the Battle of Brooklyn.
Meet a Revolutionary War soldier and view historic weapons firing.
Attend lectures that explore the evolution of the New York waterfront and the historic defenses that protected the City of New York.
Programs begin at 10:30 AM.
Click here for additional event listings for Governors Island.
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