Special Event

Event

The Centennial: A Journey through America’s National Park System

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Location:

119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

* Please note that on Sunday, the time will be 12:00 to 4:00 PM.


Description

Meet The Author:  David Kroese

Since childhood, history and places of natural beauty fascinated David Kroese, naturally drawing him into physical and literary exploration. David set out to achieve personal fulfillment with the adventure of a lifetime, visiting all of America’s National Park units. In 2014 and 2015, David toured more than 150 national park sites each year. To celebrate the National Park Service’s centennial in 2016, he visited 387 parks in 360 days, traveling through all 50 states and the Caribbean territories. He completed his visits to all the parks in December 2017.

In June 2016, after his first of two trips to Alaska, David’s elderly mother asked if he would write his story, so she and others who cannot see these places might experience them in a story. Released on January 10, 2019, The Centennial: A Journey through America’s National Park System, is the first published narrative introducing all 419 National Park Service units, 30 national trails and over 50 national heritage areas and affiliated sites. 

David will be at the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site to sign his book and talk with visitors about his travels. David’s collection of National Park Service Centennial Pins will be on exhibit and will remain at the Pavilion Visitor Center through October. His book will be available for purchase at the park’s museum shop.

Reservation or Registration: No