Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

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Castle Clinton

Shakespeare Downtown Returns to Castle Clinton in The Battery With Hamlet

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Shakespeare Downtown returns to Castle Clinton in The Battery with Hamlet on select days for 2 weeks. This new, non-profit acting company evolved from 11 successful theatrical productions at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Shakespeare Downtown’s goal is to give audiences a chance to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were 400 years ago. Enjoy these free, open-air performances of Hamlet at Castle Clinton National Monument, a historic fort in The Battery.

Keep in mind that this production does not have an intermission. Tickets are available at Castle Clinton starting at 6 pm the day of the performance. There will be seating for 250 people a night. 

Date: Thursday — Sunday: June 13 — 16 & 20 — 23 

Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park

Ages: Adults, but kids welcome

Fee: Free

Click here for more details.

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Romeo and Juliet at Castle Clinton

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This summer, NY Classical Theatre will bring to life one of Shakespeare’s most well known tragedies in a dynamic adaptation of Romeo & Juliet. We will transform Castle Clinton at The Battery into Verona, with six actors playing all the roles in this fast-paced tour de force production.

Date: Sunday, July 15th

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park

Ages: Adults, but kids welcome

Fee: Free

Click here for more details.

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Shakespeare Downtown’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Castle Clinton in Battery Park

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Just two more nights of Shakespeare Downtown’s two week show of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This new, non-profit acting company evolved from 11 successful theatrical productions at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Shakespeare Downtown’s goal is to give audiences a chance to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were 400 years ago. Enjoy these free, open-air performances of Romeo and Juliet at Castle Clinton National Monument, a historic fort in The Battery.

Keep in mind that this production does not have an intermission. Tickets are available at Castle Clinton starting at 6 pm the day of the performance. There will be seating for 200 people a night. 

Date: Saturday, June 23rd & Sunday, June 24th

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park

Ages: Adults, but kids welcome

Fee: Free

Click here for more details.

 

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National Park Week with Castle Clinton

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Celebrate National Park Week in Battery Park. Castle Clinton National Monument will offer many fun activities throughout the week.

Monument & Nature Bingo: Learn about nature and the Monuments of Battery Park in this fun game of bingo. Earn Prizes. 

Sun Sensitive Paper Craft: Let the sun create the art with a little help from you. 

When: Bingo: April 23, 25, 27, 29
Sun Craft: April 26, 28

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park 

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

For more information visit their website HERE

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Mary Pickersgill Play at Castle Clinton National Monument

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Come meet Mary Pickersgill (portrayed by Kim Hanley of American Historical Theatre) as we celebrate Women’s History Month at Castle Clinton National Monument

In 1813 Mary Pickersgill made the Star Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key would write the National Anthem  after seeing this flag flying in the “dawn’s early light.” The flag was commissioned by General Armistead who wanted a flag “ so large that the British would  have no trouble seeing it from afar.” Mary sewed two flags but it was the  42’ X 30’ flag that flew over the fort and is now preserved at the Smithsonian Institute today. 

When: Monday, March 19th

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park 

Age: Recommended for ages 7+

Cost: Free. Registration required by calling 646-841-4289

For more information visit their website HERE

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