• Join us for tours of Fort Tompkins, games for kids, and a great view of the harbor and NYC skyline! Staten Island OutLOUD presents a group reading of the Declaration of Independence at 1 PM, then, at 2 PM we present an afternoon performance by the Staten Island Philharmonic celebrating Independence Day. Bring a lawn chair, a hat and some sunscreen. Some seating is provided.

• 1776 is a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. The story is based on the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It dramatizes the efforts of John Adams to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence and to sign the document.

• Paddle along Freshkills Park’s waterways! These two mile round-trip tours allow visitors ages 16+ to explore the unique engineered landscape by kayak. The tour is free but registration is required. Sign-up for kayaking opens two weeks before each tour date, and these popular tours tend to fill up very quickly.

• Rediscover Snug Harbor on a summer tour!
  …hear the fascinating stories behind the architecture that put the former Sailors’ Snug Harbor on the map. Learn about the people responsible for 28 historic buildings dating from 1833, including six of the first New York City Landmarks and one of the finest collections of Greek Revival architecture.

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• Choose your own adventure: a tour, a workshop, or a tour + workshop combo.
  Perennials vary in lifespan from three to fifty years, creating a dynamic environment which changes with each year’s growing cycle. Explore the beauty of the ever-changing Perennial Garden at the height of its season. Then, visit the Carl Grillo Glass House, a space that is typically closed to the public.

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• The Staten Island Yankees vs. the Connecticut Tigers! Participate in golf related contest and have a chance to win wonderful prizes! + Kids eat free Sunday! Kids ages 12 and under receive a free hot dog, bag of chips, and a regular soda.

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