Celebrate Jackson Heights with Tours, Lectures and more!
Celebrate Historic Jackson Heights
Sponsored by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group
Join the JHBG in celebrating Jackson Heights, the first planned garden and cooperative apartment community in America – and a City, State, and Federal Historic District
Saturday, June 9th
Rain date for Garden Tour: June 16th – all other events rain or shine
Slide Lecture on the History of Jackson Heights
At 10:45am and 12:15pm at the Community Church, 81-10 35th Avenue; FREE
Exhibition of Vintage Photos/Memorabilia and Entries in the Student Art Contest
From 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Church, 81-10 35th Avenue; FREE
View original photographs and also see first hand how local students have been inspired by
The Jackson Heights Historic District and the architectural details around them.
A Self-Guided Tour of Private Interior Gardens
From 12 noon to 4:00pm. These park-like private gardens, surrounded by 1920s-era
garden apartments, are only open to the public once a year. Visit up to nine gardens at
your own pace, following a map included in your ticket; Tickets can be purchased in
advance or in front of the Community Church, 81-10 35th Ave, on Saturday morning; $10
Sunday, June 10th
Escorted Walking Tours of the Historic District (Rain or shine)
At 12 noon. Tickets must be purchased or reserved in advance. The tours will meet in
front of Community Church, the southwestern corner of 82nd Street and 35th Avenue; $10
Special Ticket Pricing – Save Money by Attending Both Tours!
Tickets are $10 for one tour, $15 for both tours
Tickets may be purchased in advance beginning May 28th at:
Inner Peace 79-24 37th Avenue
For ticket information and directions leave a message at (718) 565-5344