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Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise.
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Warm up this weekend with a visit to Governors Island
September 14, 2017
It's heating back up this weekend and there's lots to do on Governors Island. Did you know this year marks the World War I centennial? Commemorate with Camp Doughboy all weekend long! Take a look below for more events and exhibitions coming up.
New York Harbor Regatta Bash, Friday, September 15, 5-9 PM, Island Oyster Come to the New York Harbor Regatta Bash and support the New York Harbor School and Billion Oyster Project tomorrow evening! A day spent sailing on...
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Join us tomorrow for the last GovIsland After Hours of the season!
September 7, 2017
New Yorkers may be getting back to their routines, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy late summer fun on Governors Island! Wind down from your busy week and join us for our last GovIsland After Hours this Friday night. There are plenty of activities, exhibits and more to look forward to this weekend and into the fall - read more for the latest!
GovIsland After Hours, Friday, September 8, 6-10 PM, Islandwide Take advantage of this week's perfect weather...
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The Friends of Governors Island 2017 Gala
September 7, 2017
On September 26th, the Friends of Governors Island is hosting its annual Gala. This year’s event honors the six extraordinary women who led the development of the Island’s new 40-acre park. Adding to the specialness of the occasion, the Gala will be held after-hours on Governors Island! A limited number of tickets remain available. The transformation of Governors Island from an abandoned military base to a vibrant destination enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of visitors each year could...
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Staycation on Governors Island This Labor Day Weekend
August 31, 2017
Sticking in town this Labor Day Weekend? Make the most of your staycation with an escape to Governors Island! Pack a picnic and head for the Hills (don't miss the after hours views this Friday), explore the work of over 100 artists at the 4heads' 10th Annual Governors Island Art Fair and more. And don't let the end of summer blues get you down - we're open until October 31 this year!
GovIsland After Hours, Friday, September 1 & 8, 6-10 PM, Islandwide
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Rock, Mosquito and Hummingbird to be unveiled in historic Fort Jay
August 16, 2017
‘Rock, Mosquito and Hummingbird: A Prehistory of Governors Island’ by artist David Brooks to be unveiled in historic Fort Jay
Installation will be open to visitors every day from August 19-October 31
David Brooks’ Rock, Mosquito and Hummingbird digs down to the core of the place we now call Governors Island, exposing the strata of history of this floating rock at the entrance of NY Harbor– layers stretching down to a foundation of Manhattan Schist that predates complex life on earth....