The Magic and Mysticism of Central Park | Mother’s Day Walking Tour

This Mother’s Day, join Boroughs of the Dead on a transportative journey through the city’s crown jewel, drinking in the endless magic of a space rich in mystical imagery and spiritual symbolism.

“The Magic and Mysticism of Central Park” will re-frame your experience of a park you (and mom!) may have walked dozens of times, with “something new at every turn,” including:

• Frederick Law Olmsted’s Transcendentalism and the influence of Victorian-era spiritual revivalist movements on the landscape of the park
• The secret and surprising story of Cleopatra’s Needle and the mysticism surrounding this 3,500 year-old Egyptian obelisk
• The mythical and mystical imagery of the lakes, ponds, and gardens
• The symbolism of the park’s structures and statuary, from the named gates to the Bethesda angel
• Secret gardens, villages, and burial grounds
• The Dakota’s ghosts and the legacy of 19^th century spiritualism on the modern city and park

This 1 hour and 45-minute walking tour is led by actress, writer, and tour guide Leanna Renee Hieber, author of multiple Historical Fantasy series for adults and teens, including the Strangely Beautiful saga, the Magic Most Foul saga and the Eterna Files saga from Tor/Forge. Most of her books are set in Victorian New York and all of her work deals with the supernatural, paranormal, Gothic and fantastical.

$20 advance tickets, $25 at the door