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Historic Weekend — June 9th and 10th

When:     Saturday and Sunday,  June 9th and 10th

Where:    Community Church at 82nd Street and 35th Avenue.

Saturday at 10:45 and 12:15 we have a slide lecture on the history of Jackson Heights which is free.  There will also be a free exhibition of vintage photos and memorabilia from 10 AM to 2 PM with original photographs, marketing brochures, and newsletters that document the early history of Jackson Heights.  For just $10 there is a self-guided tour from noon to 4 PM where you are granted access to private gardens surrounded by 1920s-era garden apartments, only open to the public once a year.  There are up to fifteen gardens to tour at your own pace. Rain date is Saturday, June 16th. A map is included with your ticket.  Tickets can be purchased here: or at Community Church on the day of the tour.

Sunday we have a special guided tour of the Historic District starting at noon.  Tickets are $10 and are rain or shine.  You can buy them online here: Tour Tickets or on the day of the tour.

Purchase tickets on line: Tour Tickets