Adrienne Onofri
History Tours of Queens
Adrienne Onofri is a licensed NYC sightseeing guide and the author of the book Walking Queens: 30 Tours for Discovering the Diverse Communities, Historic Places, and Natural Treasures of New York City’s Largest Borough, as well as Walking Brooklyn: 30 Tours Exploring Historical Legacies, Neighborhood Culture, Side Streets, and Waterways. A native New Yorker and longtime Queens resident, Adrienne is also a freelance editor and travel and arts journalist. She received a B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University, and a master’s in education at Pace University.
All About Flushing In-Person Workshop, Senior Program,
Explore the history and multicultural communities of Flushing as we trace its evolution throughout the past five centuries from a colonial village to the crossroads of Queens. The tour will showcase places associated with the 1657 Flushing Remonstrance (a forerunner to the Bill of Rights), Flushing’s African American heritage, houses of worship for a multitude of faiths, and other noteworthy sights. This tour is two hours long. For grades 6 and up!
Flushing Meadows Corona Park In-Person Workshop, Senior Program,
Famous as the site of World’s Fairs in 1939 and 1964, Queens’ flagship park serves as a “backyard” for residents of the diverse communities surrounding it. See how facilities and amenities have been added or adapted for multicultural Queens, learn of the park’s historical significance outside of the fairs, and discover its natural and recreational features, including art and science museums, professional sports venues, protected wetlands, a marina and more. This tour is two hours long. For grades 6 and up!
Queens Neighborhoods In-Person Workshop, Senior Program,
Bring social studies to life with an immersion in the history, diverse cultures, and community life of one of Queens’ exciting and unique neighborhoods. Choose from Astoria, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, Sunnyside/Woodside, Ridgewood, Jamaica, Woodhaven, Forest Hills, or Kew Gardens. The tour will highlight important events and ethnic populations associated with the neighborhood, as well as its historic buildings, vital cultural institutions, and community parks. This tour is two hours long. For grades 6 and up!
Specialized/Themed Tours In-Person Workshop, Senior Program,
As New York City’s largest borough and the most ethnically diverse place on Earth, Queens offers many opportunities for specialized study. A neighborhood walking tour can be designed to focus on a single subject. Possible themes include cultural diversity, arts, nature, food, infrastructure development, gentrification, industrial heritage, small businesses, history of a particular period, or another topic of your choosing. These tours are two hours long. For grades 6 and up!
Flushing Town Hall In-Person Workshop, Senior Program,
Constructed from 1862 to 1864 for municipal and social functions, Flushing Town Hall is today a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center. Take a tour inside this city landmark and architectural treasure. Learn the building’s history, including its original government use, and find how it has changed over the years in terms of both physical features and its role in the community. This tour is one hour long. For grades 6 and up!
A "Walk" Through Queens Multimedia Presentation In-Person Workshop, Senior Program,
Delve into the history and local cultures of Queens through a multimedia presentation at your school. Focusing on all of Queens or just one neighborhood or area, the “illustrated” interactive session will discuss growth and change over the years about the historical sites, diverse residential communities, natural features including waterways and woodlands, cultural venues and programming, and landmark architecture and civic institutions. This program can take place at FTH or at your site. For grades 6 and up!
