National Park Service NY Harbor Tour

June 1, 2009 on 7:02 am | In East Coast, New York City | Comments Off


New York City Explorer Pass: NYC AttractionsAmerica’s Frontline is a special audio tour presented by the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy and the National Park Service aboard a New York Waterway Ferry.

The tour celebrates the rich history of America’s most famous harbor, regaling visitors with stories of the massive British invasion in 1776 (the largest invasion force the world would see until D-Day), the flotilla that evacuated Lower Manhattan on 9/11, and the role the harbor plays in today’s homeland security efforts. Beginning Fleet Week and running throughout the summer, the National Park Service and the Harbor Conservancy present this boat tour saluting the Harbor’s contribution to America’s national defense.

Discounted rates are available to those currently serving in the U.S. military and for veterans. Featuring the voices of National Park Service Rangers, Navy veterans, and distinguished historians including Kenneth Jackson, America’s Frontline retraces the military past of this vital waterway and focuses on how the harbor’s fortifications-now national park sites-are mirrors of American history, monuments to our nation’s defense.

Tours depart from Pier 78 on West 38th Street, 12th Avenue in Manhattan. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12.

Note that due to river congestion during the parade of ships, there will be no tour offered on Wednesday.

For more information, call 800-53-FERRY or visit www.nyharborparks.org/visit/tour-military-history-nyharbor.html

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