
Tour the Roots of the World’s Fairs and Israel
October 16 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Project Genesis for a special guided tour of Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, led by First Flushing Meadows Corona Park Administrator – Arne Abramowitz.
Highlights include:
• Explore the remaining landmarks of the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs.
• Discover the story of how Robert Moses transformed the world’s deepest ash dump into one of New York’s most iconic parks.
• Learn about the impact of the U.S. Open on local park use.
• Visit the historic site where the U.N. vote recognizing the State of Israel took place.
• See how this beloved park continues to serve the diverse communities of western Queens and Flushing today.
Thursday, October 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Meet at the Queens Museum parking lot
(In case of rain, we will reschedule.)
Please RSVP below if you plan to attend, and indicate if you can offer a carpool or need a ride.
Free-will offering appreciated.
Looking forward to seeing you there!