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Historic New York: 20th Century Flushing

Sunday, September 14, 2025

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers as we walk through Kissena Park and reflect on the rich history of the local region since the 1900s. Learn about the Long Island Motor Parkway, the Kissena Velodrome and its connection to the 1964 World’s Fair, and the history of Kissena Park itself and much more.

Location

Kissena Velodrome Parking Lot in Kissena Park
Queens
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 352-1769

Categories

History, Urban Park Rangers, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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