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History Being Made
It’s Black History Month, and each week we’ll be exploring a different facet of black history in and around Washington Square more…
Black History Around the Neighborhood
It’s Black History Month, and each week we’ll be exploring a different facet of black history in and around Washington Square more…
From Potter’s Field to Parade Ground
January 16, 1826 is a significant date in Washington Square Park’s history. Not because anything particularly grand or exciting more…
The Park’s Living Monument
If you’ve ever strolled through Washington Square Park on a sunny morning, you’ve probably seen “that tanning guy.” more…
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: WEEDER
Everyone has their own reason for spending time in Washington Square Park. Maybe it’s your favorite reading spot, your meet-up more…
Volunteer Spotlight: Photography
Everyone has their own reason for spending time in Washington Square Park. Maybe it’s your favorite reading spot, your meet-up more…
Take a look at Washington Square’s Black History
Land Grants In 1643, North of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, a group of “half-freed” slaves and elders such as Domingo more…
Park People: Meet Dwayne
Dwayne didn’t come to gardening in the way you’d expect; he didn’t grow up with a backyard or an elderly grandmother who more…
Volunteer Spotlight: Weeder
It’s not easy to find a place in New York City to get down in the dirt, but Washington Square Park is full of it. The Park’s more…