The Irish of Staten Island & Kreischerville Walking Tour
The Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences presents:
“The Irish of Staten Island”
with Curator of History, Patricia M. Salmon
Saturday, April 21, 2007, 1pm, FREE!
Saint George branch of the New York Public Library
Central Avenue and Hyatt Street, Staten Island
Registration required: call 718.727.1135 x123
Join us as we honor Immigrant History Week with fascinating biographical accounts of local Irish and Irish-American residents who have impacted Staten Island with regard to politics, religion, culture, sports and more. Also to be featured: Irish immigration, the Quarantine Station, and the Draft Riots of 1863. An interesting time will be had by all!
“Lunch & Learn: Kreischerville–A Walk Into the Past”
with Curator of History, Patricia M. Salmon
Wednesday, June 20th (raindate Thursday, June 21st) 12 noon
$24/$20 museum members
Pre-pay by contacting Maria Fiorelli at 718.727.1135 x115
Meet at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nielsen Avenue and Carlin Street,
off Sharrotts Road
Kreischerville, the community we now call Charleston, is rich in history! Discover brick baron Balthazar Kreischer’s famous 19th century riverside factory; the Androvette family and their maritime activities; and historic homes, landscapes, and cemeteries. A special discussion on the NYS Park, Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve will focus on wildlife, habitats, clay mining activities relative to nature, and rare and endangered species of the Park Preserve. Bring
water, wear comfortable shoes, and remember there will be a few “ups and downs.” A specially prepared box lunch will be enjoyed by all.