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Pen and Pistol: Hamilton/Burr Duel Anniversary at Hamilton Grange, Sat. July 13th
Next Saturday, July 13th the Hamilton Grange celebrates the 209th Anniversary of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. This duel cost Hamilton his young life. Come to the Grange for a reading from the letters leading up to this historic duel by Park Ranger performers.
This event will be remembered at Hamilton Grange National Memorial on Saturday, July 13 at 10 a.m. The event is free to the public. Park Rangers will perform dramatic readings from the letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr that led up to the infamous exchange, allowing visitors to travel back to 1804.
More information here on the National Park Service Website.
The program is just a part of the Alexander Hamilton Awareness foundation’s month long celebration of Hamilton’s life. For more on those events check them out on the “Celebrate Hamilton2013” page.
St. Nick’s Dog Run Coffee Bark This Saturday, July 6th 9am-11am
Our July Coffee Bark is scheduled for this Saturday, July 6th from 9am-11am at St. Nick’s Dog Run. Come to the Dog Run and celebrate Spring with free coffee and donuts while helping woodchip the park and clean the area. Socialize with fellow dog owners and discuss issues and ideas on concerning St. Nicholas Park and St. Nick’s Dog Run.
Our Coffee Barks take place the first Saturday of every month from 9am-11am at the St. Nick’s Dog Run.
The St. Nick’s Dog Run is located in the middle of St. Nicholas Park between 136th and 137th streets. If you are interested in volunteering for the Coffee Bark, contact us at friends@stnicholaspark.org
Green Gym Day Hike This Sunday, June 9th!
Our great Friends of Morningside Park is hosting a Green Gym Day hike from the southern end of Morningside Park to the northern end of St. Nicholas Park. The event take place this Sunday, June 9th from 10:30am-12pm. Meet at Manhattan Ave and 110th Street to begin the hike through these two historic and wonderful Harlem Park. The hike will end at the Hamilton Grange at the northern part of St. Nicholas Park. Participants are encourage to stay and join the group to eat lunch at one of the nearby establishments.
Click here for a map of the hiking route.
Community Meeting Wednesday, April 17th at Hamilton Grange
After a very successful first meeting and Spring Festival in St. Nicholas Park, you are cordially invited to join us for a second St. Nicholas Park Community Meeting.
Join Friends of St. Nicholas Park members, neighbors and Parks officials as we discuss community involvement in the park and continue to ride the momentum gained during the first meeting.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 7-9 p.m. at the Hamilton Grange. It is located at 414 West 141st Street, between Convent Avenue and St. Nicholas Avenue.
Your enthusiasm and contributions will be greatly appreciated!
St. Nick’s Dog Run Coffee Bark and Clean Up This Saturday, April 6th!
Our April Coffee Bark and Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 6th from 9am-12 noon at St. Nick’s Dog Run. Come to the Dog Run and celebrate Spring with free coffee and donuts while helping woodchip the park and clean the area. Socialize with fellow dog owners and discuss issues and ideas on concerning St. Nicholas Park and St. Nick’s Dog Run.
Our Coffee Barks take place the first Saturday of every month from 9am-11am at the St. Nick’s Dog Run.
The St. Nick’s Dog Run is located in the middle of St. Nicholas Park between 136th and 137th streets. If you are interested in volunteering for the Coffee Bark, contact us at info@stnicholaspark.org
Great turnout for our Easter Festival
Dozens of families converged on the 135th Street Plaza last Saturday for fun and games, an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Below are some photos.
Special thanks to our event producer Kim DeBerry!
Additional thanks to our volunteers who came out and supported her:
Christian Lopez
Claude Telesford
Leslie Lopez Claude
Georgianna Page
Mark Smith
Emmett Cooper
Lawson Harris
Wattrus Screen (EASTER BUNNY)
Janelle Kimble
If you are interested in producing a special event in the park, please contact us at friends@stnicholaspark.org!
Easter Festival Scheduled for Saturday, March 30th 12-4pm
Exciting news that one of our members has come through to produce this year’s Annual Easter Festival. This year will feature music, arts and crafts, an Easter egg hunt, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! The activities take place at the St. Nicholas Park Plaza at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Ave. This event is fun for all ages!
We do need volunteers for face painting, helping with the egg hunt, and a few more for the arts and crafts tables. If interested please email Kim Deberry at kim.deberry@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
St. Nicholas Park Community Meeting – Tuesday March 12th 7pm
Dear Friends!
We have great news to share, New York City Parks Department, New York City Partnership for Parks and the Friends of St. Nicholas Park will be holding a community park planning meeting on Tuesday, March 12th from 7pm-9pm at St. Marks United Methodist Church at 49 – 55 Edgecombe Ave. (West 137th Street & St. Nicholas Ave.).
This meeting’s purpose is to plan events for St. Nicholas park in 2013. We need some great ideas and volunteers to help us make St. Nicholas Park better than ever!
Please RSVP by emailing Seth Jones at Seth.Jones@parks.nyc.gov
Thank you and let us know if you have any questions in the comments.
Friends of St. Nicholas Park