Ever wonder about the artists who created the Audubon bird murals on security gates and apartment buildings in Washington Heights? With this two hour tour (starting at John James Audubon’s grave in Trinity Church Cemetery), we’ll learn all about the Audubon Murals. Who are the artists? Where are they from? Why did they paint climate threatened North American birds all over Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights? Art historian, tour guide and Northern Manhattan resident Mary-Beth Shine will answer these questions and many more with this fascinating tour of the Audubon Mural Project between 155th & 165th Streets. And…learn a bit about Northern Manhattan’s culturally diverse and thriving community and how things have changed since John James Audubon lived here.
Ever wonder about the artists who created the Audubon bird murals on security gates and apartment buildings in Washington Heights? With this two hour tour (starting at John James Audubon’s grave in Trinity Church Cemetery), learn all about the Audubon Murals.
Who are the artists? Where are they from? Why did they paint climate threatened North American birds all over Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights? Art historian, tour guide and Northern Manhattan resident Mary-Beth Shine will answer these questions and many more with this fascinating tour of the Audubon Mural Project between 155th & 165th Streets.
And…learn a bit about Northern Manhattan’s culturally diverse and thriving community and how things have changed since John James Audubon lived here.
Attendees should check the weather before traveling to the meeting spot and dress accordingly. Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes for a 2-hour walking tour.
550 West 155th Street
Meet at the South East Corner of Broadway and 155th Streets, New York, NY 10032
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