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Admission to Lilac is free.  Because space is limited, reservations are sometimes required for special events.

Lilac is closed for the 2011 season.  Groups may arrange tours by appointment during the winter months by contacting us. Regular hours will resume in May, 2012.



Exhibits


September-October 2011: Mariners' Response to 9/11, an exhibit created by PortSide New York, and curated by its Director Carolina Salguero documents the extraordinary and unsung contributions of mariners who evacuated survivors, delivered supplies, and removed debris in the aftermath of the attacks.  This multi-media exhibit features images, text, oral history and videos. Images were provided by photojournalist Carolina Salguero; blogster Will Van Dorp, crew of the fireboat John J. Harvey, and the U.S. Coast Guard, among others.  Videos are from MARAD, the Center for National Policy, and dockbuilder Mike Mazzei. A Reading Room allows for study in detail, and much downloadable information is on the exhibit website here.  The exhibit opens on Thursday, September 8, 2011, with a reception from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and will be open to the public through October.  Special tours of the exhibit may be arranged by appointment after October 31 by contacting us.

Our series of exhibits documenting America's maritime heritage in photographs is curated by photographer David Hodgson. 

August, 2011:  Hidden Ellis Island displayed photographs by Paul Margolis of buildings not usually seen by the public.  Paul photographed the interiors of decaying medical facilities on the un-restored south side of Ellis Island, capturing their haunting beauty.

July, 2011: Shelley Seccombe opened Lilac's exhibit series with Waterways showcasing her photos of waterfronts of the Hudson and East Rivers, Newtown Creek, and other nearby streams.  Shelley began documenting the transformation of the Hudson River waterfront into a gorgeous park when she moved to Westbeth in the 1970s.



Public Events


Thursday, November 3, 6:00 to 10:00 PM.  Friend raiser!  Music and cash bar.  Reservations required.

Saturday, October 15, 1:00 to 6:00 PM and Sunday, October 16, 1:00 to 4:00 PM: As part of the 9th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend, the ship is open for formal tours, including narration by Norman Brouwer, renowned maritime historian.  Last year, Lilac was featured in WFUV's coverage of openehousenewyork; find us as 19:06 in the recording.

Saturday, September 24, 4:00 to 7:00 PM: The Greater New York Independent Publishers Association offers a menu of readings by local authors, including a selection of river and sea poems by Perry Brass, playwright/novelist Norman Beim reading from his just-released novel Zygielbaum's Journey, deep see diver (and Lilac volunteer) Bob Apuzzo telling tales of raising sunken ships, Francine Trevens sharing her children's books Pixie Tales and Elfin Tales with the reading assistance of selected youngsters, and Andrea Troy presenting selections from Daddy, an Absolutely Fake Memoir.  Wear lilac and win a book! Light refreshments.

Wednesday, September 14, 7:00 to 8:30 PM: Carolina Salguero, photojournalist, and Jessica DuLong, chief engineer of the fireboat John J. Harvey will share experiences and observations of mariners' contributions in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.


Thursday, September 8, 6:00 to 9:00 PM: Exhibit opening reception for Maritime Stories of 9/11.  Complimentary refreshments.







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