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Seen, Heard, Imagined: 100 Days of Pandemic Musings in the Republic of Washington Square
Washington Square Park has some incredible volunteers. When they aren’t giving back to the Park, they spend their time more…
What does it take to be a WSPC Volunteer?
Did you know that when you want to Volunteer in Washington Square Park, the Conservancy is your solution to finding the perfect more…
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…