Hidden History—An Exploration of Bayside Cemetery

Join us as we explore mid-19th century Bayside Cemetery in Ozone Park, one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in New York City.

After suffering decades of neglect, deterioration and vandalism, efforts to restore Bayside are finally underway, led by the dedication of volunteers and the Community Association for Jewish At-Risk Cemeteries (CAJAC). With Anthony Pisciotta, one of the cemetery’s most avid volunteers, we will learn about their preservation work and the history of Bayside as we traverse paths lined with gated mausoleum lots, dense rows of tombs and an overgrowth of urban vegetation in this cemetery centered on a small urban forest.

Tickets $20