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What you get
Why this event is for you
Imagine an island in New York City where cars aren't allowed, people play on 70-foot hills, and stepping inside abandoned buildings is perfectly acceptable - welcome to Governors Island. Join this tour as you explore Governors Island, which has been home to Native American fishing camps, Dutch West India Company settlement, British garrison, American Army HQ, Confederate Prison of War, Coast Guard Installation, and much more. You’ll be led by historian Kevin Draper who will walk you through the day, fueled with his passion for history!
- Ticket for 1 to Exploring Governors Island
- An overview of Governors Island and how it acquired its name
- A visit to several historic American military fortifications including Fort Jay and Castle Williams
- A look at the U.S. Army buildings and barracks abandoned in the 1960s
- A walk past The Governor's House - the island's oldest surviving structure
- A walk through Governors Island's newest public spaces including The Hills and The Play Lawn
Why this event is for you
Imagine an island in New York City where cars aren't allowed, people play on 70-foot hills, and stepping inside abandoned buildings is perfectly acceptable - welcome to Governors Island. Join this tour as you explore Governors Island, which has been home to Native American fishing camps, Dutch West India Company settlement, British garrison, American Army HQ, Confederate Prison of War, Coast Guard Installation, and much more. You’ll be led by historian Kevin Draper who will walk you through the day, fueled with his passion for history!
- All ages are welcome but there will be a lot of walking on this tour
