Virtual Exploration of City Island, the “Cape Cod” of New York

Why schlep all the way to Massachusetts when you can get a taste of Cape Cod right here in NYC?

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the village of City Island, a small seaside community at the edge of New York City (located just beyond Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx) that was once the location of a thriving oyster business and boat-building industry.

Led by longtime City Island resident Barbara Burn Dolensek, this experience of one of New York’s most unique communities will include:

  • The history of City Island, and how its been home to everything from mulberry orchards, to oystering, to boat building
  • A look at City Island’s most notable and historic buildings, including rare photos of one of City Island’s most stunning private waterfront properties built by the second-in-command at Tammany Hall
  • City Island in film & television, and behind-the-scenes stories of their time on the island
  • What it’s like to live on City Island, and the difference between residents who are considered “clam diggers” or “musselsuckers”

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Barbara — any and all questions about City Island are welcomed and encouraged!

See you there, virtually! $10.

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week











When: Tue., Sep. 1, 2020 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Why schlep all the way to Massachusetts when you can get a taste of Cape Cod right here in NYC?

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the village of City Island, a small seaside community at the edge of New York City (located just beyond Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx) that was once the location of a thriving oyster business and boat-building industry.

Led by longtime City Island resident Barbara Burn Dolensek, this experience of one of New York’s most unique communities will include:

  • The history of City Island, and how its been home to everything from mulberry orchards, to oystering, to boat building
  • A look at City Island’s most notable and historic buildings, including rare photos of one of City Island’s most stunning private waterfront properties built by the second-in-command at Tammany Hall
  • City Island in film & television, and behind-the-scenes stories of their time on the island
  • What it’s like to live on City Island, and the difference between residents who are considered “clam diggers” or “musselsuckers”

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Barbara — any and all questions about City Island are welcomed and encouraged!

See you there, virtually! $10.

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

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