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Walking Tour of Public Art in Poughkeepsie, NY

Location
282 Main St. Poughkeepsie, NY
12 Vassar St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
County: Dutchess
Region: Mid Hudson
Date(s)
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September 6, 2024, 10:00AM
- Rain Date: September 9, 2024, 10:00AM, Cunneen Hackett Theater
Details
Event Type Guided Walking tour of Public Art in Poughkeepsie Description This is a 2 hour guided walking tour led by noted artist and muralist, FRANC PALAIA of public art in Poughkeepsie, NY. The leisurely tour includes over 45 indoor and outdoor murals, sculptures, historical monuments, architecture in a three block area of downtown Poughkeepsie. The tour highlights several New Deal era murals commissioned by FDR, large scale contemporary murals, 9/11 and Vietnam monuments, one sculpture park and several very new graffiti style street art wall works. The tour ends in restaurant row on Main St Poughkeepsie where several new gourmet and ethnic restaurants have opened. The tour group can stay for lunch or coffee, a great opportunity to review and discuss the tour with the guide. A restaurant stop is not part of the tour, only a suggested option. Organization Hosting the Event FRANC PALAIA Phone Number (845) -50-3123Registration
Advance registration required.Sept 6, 2024 845-505-3123 Francpalaia1@gmail.com www.FrancPalaia.com
adults $20. seniors and students $15. Children under 13-free.
Additional Information
regular street level walking on sidewalks. No hills to climb.Additional Equipment Required: no
Event Duration (hours): 2
Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 13
Length (miles): 1 mile
Boots Needed: No
Family Friendly: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Walking Distance to Amtrak or Metro North Station: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Yes
Additional Wheelchair Info: the only portion not wheelchair accessible is the US Post Office bldg.