Oct 31, 2010

Staten Island Museum Calendar of Events




129th Anniversary Celebration
Museum Memories
Wednesday, November 10
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn
1100 South Avenue

$125/$100 for members
You are cordially invited to our 129th Anniversary Celebration where the Board of Trustees of the Staten Island Museum is proud to honor:
The Hearst Foundations, Supporting well-established nonprofit organizationsPresented by: Dolores Morris
Executive Producer, Media Consultant, 5 Time Emmy Winner

Richard P. Buegler, Environmental ConservationistPresented by: Carol Ash
Commissioner New York State Office of Parks and Recreation & State Historic Preservation Officer

Carey Boone Nelson, SculptorPresented by: Ira Goldberg
Executive Director, The Art Students League of New York

with the
2010 Leng & Davis Award

Full Bar and Dinner Buffet from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dessert and Coffee served from 8:30pm - 9:30pm

To make a reservation or for more information, please call (718) 483-7121.
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 water fowlMid-Week Bird Walks - FREE
Wednesday, November 3, 10:00am-12:00pm
Wolfe's Pond



We will be searching for migrating waterfowl, both in the pond and on Raritan Bay. Wintering gulls should also be present. Meet in the parking lot, near the Parks Dept. field house. 

Director of Natural Science, Ed Johnson will lead intrepid walks rain or shine. Dress for the weather, wear rugged shoes, and pack your binoculars. While these are not hiking trips, be prepared to walk 1-2 miles on dirt trails over sometimes uneven or wet terrain. 

For more information and to register call Ed Johnson at (718) 483-7110.

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KNOW IT ALL4th Annual SI Museum
Know-It-All Bowl

Friday, November 5
Doors at 7:00pm, contest at 7:30pm

Wagner College, Spiro Hall

$15 per 3 person team
Audience attends FREE

Think you know a lot about Staten Island trivia? Assemble your team of three history, nature, & popular culture buffs today to vie for the Museum Cup Award, or just come to cheer! Guest band: Wahoo Skiffle Crazies to perform.
Call Seth at (718) 483-7105 before October 31st to register. 

Supported by Target

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St. GeorgeHistory Walk: St. George 
Saturday, November 6, 11:00am
St. George, Staten Island


$15/$10 members
St. George is home to the Staten Island Ferry, the Staten Island Museum, the Lighthouse Depot, the Quarantine Station, and the St. George Theater and an array of interesting historic sites.

Curator of History, Patricia M. Salmon, will focus on transportation, immigrants, the waterfront, architecture, culture, local government, and more on this inspiring historical walk.

Registration is required, call (718) 483-7123.
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On view at the Staten Island Museum
through January 18, 2011

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