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1PM
Tour the Battery
NYC Parks
Learn about Battery Park’s rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more! Meet at the Netherland Monument. FREE www.thebattery.org
2PM
Fraunces Tavern Museum Guided Tour
Free with admission ($7, $4)
Guided tour at Fraunces Tavern Museum. Also at 1pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 54 Pearl Street. http://frauncestavernmuseum.org
2PM
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House Tour
Highlights include a discussion of the history of the site, architect Cass Gilbert, viewing the Collectors office; Tiffany woodwork; Reginald Marsh murals; and the 140 ton rotunda dome by Raphael Gustavino. FREE One Bowling Green www.americanindian.si.edu
4PM
Drama Workshop
New York Public Library
Join the story with props, puppets, and masks! Play games that teach you how to act by thinking on your feet! No acting experience necessary. This program is for grades 1-6. Sorry, no toddlers. FREE Limited to the first 25 children and their caregivers. Battery Park City branch of the New York Public Library. www.nypl.org
6PM
China’s Best Idea: Building National Parks
China Institute
A conversation with Chinese environmental experts Rose Niu and Bob Tansey. 40 Rector Street. $5, $15 www.chinainstitute.org
6:30PM
Rethinking America: From Empire to Revolution
Fraunces Tavern Museum
Presented by Andrew Shankman, who argues that colonists in the 1760s were proudly British, and that this pride led to a surprisingly disruptive and violent Revolution. 54 Pearl Street. http://frauncestavernmuseum.org
6:30PM
Panel Discussion | Walking a Tightrope: Balancing Historic Preservation and Public Engagement
South Street Seaport Museum
As part of Archtober, this panel discussion explores the unique challenges faced by cultural institutions that are also historic sites. How do you interact with the public and let them explore your site, while simultaneously dealing with the responsibility of historic preservation? $10, $25 Melville Gallery at 213 Water Street. Street.
7PM
Name Me a Word: Indian Poetics
Poets House
This evening celebrates the release of the landmark anthology Name Me a Word: Indian Writers Reflect on Writing, edited by Meena Alexander, with readings of poetry and conversation that illuminate contemporary and 20th century writing from India and the Indian Diaspora. $7, $10 10 River Terrace. www.poetshouse.org
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