# Event Details

- **Event Name**: High Line Spotlight: History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Looking for a deeper dive into one of NYC’s most iconic parks? Join us every Thursday for expert-led weekly tours!About this EventDiscover the story of the High Line, the park in the sky, on a free 90-minute tour. A docent will share High Line history from the early turn of the 20th century to the present day, offering an insider’s perspective on the elevated structure, before and after it became a park.High Line History tours will be led by Richard Graziano and Brian Kilgannon on September 24 and October 29.Want to explore more tour topics? Spotlight tours are also offered for architecture and design, horticulture, and art. See all spotlight tours →Tours proceed rain or shine, though cancellations may occur during extreme weather. Docent Bios:Brian KilgannonA native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn, attended Manhattan College (B.A.) as well as SUNY, The College at Old Westbury (M.A.). Brian spent an entire 36-year career in the Reinsurance industry as a Vice President of both Treaty & Facultative Reinsurance with three companies, retiring in 2015. He has been a Docent & a Greeter with Friends of the High Line since 2023 and thoroughly delights in meeting visitors to the High Line who come from around the world to share in the history, the sights, and the hospitality that New York offers to everyone who steps onto the High Line.Richard GrazianoDr. Richard Graziano is an educator with more than fifty years’ experience as a teacher in the New York City Public Schools and a professor in the City University of New York. He was Chair of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at Kingsborough Community College.Richard is a genealogist who has spent the last 15 years researching his family history. He is President of the Italian Genealogical Group and editor of their award-winning newsletter. He has published over a hundred articles in the newsletter and other publications.Richard has been a volunteer on the High Line since 2015 and a docent for the last ten years. He is part of the team that trains new High Line docents.Photo Consent:By attending this event, you agree that photos and/or video footage of you may be taken, and you grant your permission to Friends of the High Line and its agents/licensees to use such photos/footage for promotional and other purposes.Accessibility:We encourage all persons with disabilities to attend. To request additional information regarding accessibility or accommodations at a program, please contact programs@thehighline.org. Program venues are accessible via wheelchair, and ASL interpretation can be arranged two weeks in advance.Data Privacy:By signing up for this event, you agree that Friends of the High Line may use your information in accordance with the terms of our .
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/high-line-spotlight-history/100001999117162247
- **Event Categories**: meetups, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: On the High Line at Gansevoort Street
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: New York
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: On the High Line at Gansevoort Street
- **lat**: 40.73938380000001
- **long**: -74.00805430000003
- **full address**: On the High Line at Gansevoort Street, Washington Street and Gansevoort Street, New York, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is High Line Spotlight: History being held?
  - **A:** High Line Spotlight: History takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at On the High Line at Gansevoort Street, Washington Street and Gansevoort Street, New York, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing High Line Spotlight: History?
  - **A:** High Line Spotlight: History is organized by High Line Programs.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** High Line Spotlight: History is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If High Line Spotlight: History sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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