Explore history and industry at the Brooklyn Navy Yard!
Join fellow New York Council members on a two-hour walking tour of the Yard’s historic landscape to see how this shipyard has been repurposed for modern industry. Founded in 1801, today the Yard is home to more than 500 businesses that employ 11,000 people in manufacturing, technology, and skilled crafts. On this tour, we’ll explore the Yard’s rich naval and labor history, through examining historical documents, listening to oral histories from workers and sailors and visiting historic buildings, including the Yard’s museum and visitor center at BLDG 92 and a working dry dock still used today for ship repair. We will also learn about the Yard’s business ecosystem, community programs and workforce development of today, and the future plans for the Yard’s development. This tour will be led by Andrew Gustafson, a New York Council member and the vice president of Turnstile Tours, which has been operating the official tours of the Yard since 2008. This special program will be followed by pizza and refreshments at Transmitter Brewing in the Yard.
This is a walking tour and we will walk approximately 1.5 miles. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Detailed directions to the tour meeting location will be provided with your reservation. Please read them carefully, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact Turnstile, who's contact info will be provided.
Your $25 ticket includes the tour, tips and access to the post-tour pizza social at Transmitter Brewing. Beverages, while delicious, are additional.
All proceeds from this event will go to the Council.
Quantities are limited, so reserve your spot now to celebrate summer with the New York Council Navy League and Turnstile Tours.