Thursday, April 9, 2009

Magnolia Blossom Walk On Roosevelt Island - Sunday April 12

Image of Roosevelt Island Magnolia Tree from RIHS

Received the following message from the Roosevelt Island Historical Society:
MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM WALK ON ROOSEVELT ISLAND

Spring is in the air -- with all its glory -- on the Magnolia Blossom Walk to be held on Roosevelt Island on Sunday, April 12, at 11:00 a.m.

Take a 90-minute tour of the historic sites on Roosevelt Island and rejoice in the abundant color of the magnolia trees in full bloom.

The tour, led by Judith Berdy, President of the Roosevelt Island Historical Society, will highlight the principal events and personages of the Island over the past 300 years. This is the first in a series of two walks offering botanical and historical observations about Roosevelt Island. The Cherry Blossom Walk will be held on Saturday, May 2.

For reservations, please contact rooseveltislandhistory@usa.com or 212-688-4836. A donation of $5 to the RIHS is requested.

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DIRECTIONS: Take the Tram at 59th Street and Second Avenue or the F train to Roosevelt Island. Walk 15 minutes north on Main Street or take the red bus (25 cents). Meet at The Octagon, 888 Main Street.

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society promotes awareness of our Island's unique story and pursues preservation of its landmarks and artifacts. For more information, please visit www.rihs.us.

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