Wed, May 03
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History of Queens on Zoom Series Part 2/3
3-Part Series. Last week we looked at the makings of our borough - from its roots as a home to indigenous peoples, to the battles and bloodshed amongst its first settlers. Join us as Linda Fisher delves into Queens and Immigration to understand how it became "The World's Borough" it is today.
Time & Location
May 03, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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About the event
To help celebrate our 100th birthday at the First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, we're hosting a 3-Part History of Queens Series. Our first session looked at the makings of our borough. From its roots as a home to indigenous peoples, to the battles and bloodshed amongst its first settlers. Join us on May 3rd as we look more deeply at Queens and Immigration to understand how we became "The World's Borough."
And don't forget to RSVP for the walking tour of our Cord Meyer neighborhood on May 6th.
About Linda
Linda Fisher is a licensed NYC tour guide and New York City native with a BA in Urban Studies from Queens College. She conducts walking tours in Queens, where she has lived for 38 years. Licensed in 1996, she worked as a Big Apple Greeter, and is a docent and guide for the Municipal Art Society, giving tours of Grand Central Terminal, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights. In 2014 she began leading the World’s Fair History walk for the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Alliance. She also leads food/history tours in Flushing, Queens for New York Adventure Club, and facilitates mahjongg socials in Bryant Park.
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