Black History Month: Flushing Freedom Mile

Sunday, February 15, 2026

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Celebrate Black History Month with the Urban Park Rangers. Join us on a walk of the Flushing Freedom Mile and learn about Queens historic landmarks including the John Bowne House, the Lewis Latimer House, the Friends Meeting House and their connection to freedom via the Underground Railroad, as well as activists instrumental in paving the way to universal human liberties.

Location

Northern Boulevard and Linden Place in Daniel Carter Beard Mall

Queens

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Cost

Free

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 352-1769

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