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Discussion With Russell Shorto, Len Tantillo, Gerard Koeppel and Henk Ovink
Oct 26 6:30-8:00 PM at The Graduate Center: The past and future of water management issues in New York City
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Oct 26 2015
James Gallery, CUNY Graduate Center - New York Consulate Region
New York City & Water: A Historical Perspective
The Gotham Center presents, in collaboration with the New Amsterdam History Center, a discussion of the past and future of water management issues in New York City with the historian Russell Shorto (on the Dutch as pioneers), the painter Len Tantillo (on the importance of the Netherlands’ river systems), historian Gerard Koeppel about water in New Amsterdam, and Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM. Space is limited. Please RSVP to: info@newamsterdamhistorycenter.org