Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Verrazzano’s discovery of New York
Below is a list of opportunities to celebrate this anniversary
April 15th Scheduled Events
7-8PM
500 Years Later: Who was Giovanni da Verrazzano?
Presentation by Amanda Seaman. Hosted by The Galleria, Light refreshments will be served.
April 17th Scheduled Events
9AM
Ferry Ride from Battery Park on the Staten Island Ferry hosted by the IHCC-NY, Inc.
9:30-10:30AM
Ceremony at Borough Hall on Staten Island hosted by the Borough President.
10:30-11AM
Ferry Back to Manhattan with Ceremonial wreath to be laid at sea in front of Statue of Liberty.
11:30AM-1PM
Wreath laying ceremony at Verrazzano Statue in Battery Park hosted by Italian American Leadership Forum (IALF). RSVP Here
11:30AM-2PM
Stamp Cancellation at Verrazzano Statue in Battery Park hosted by the IHCC-NY, Inc.
5PM
Premiere of Verrazzano Reception and Documentary viewing by invitation only hosted by NIAF.
April 20th Scheduled Events
11:00AM
Giovanni Da Verrazzano Street Co-Naming Lily Pond Avenue and Mayor Avenue Staton Island, NY 10305. Hosted by David M. Carr, NTC Council Member 50th District