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Rangers Expand Hours, Offer Foreign Language Tours

Castle Williams
Castle Williams
Yesterday the Governors Island National Monument announced it has expanded hours and offers foreign language tours on the Island. The updated calendar runs through Sunday, August 14.

Weekdays
* Castle Williams Bookstore open 11 AM until 4:30 PM
* Going Around Castle Williams every hour at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:30 PM (Courtyard open 11 AM until 5 PM)
* Fort Jay: Eagles, Townhouses and Big Guns at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM
* Kid’s Program at 11:30 AM (Call 212.825.3045 or email for reservations)

Saturday-Sunday
* NEW! Castle Williams Bookstore open 11 AM until 5:30 PM
* Going Around Castle Williams every hour at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM (Courtyard open 11 AM until 6 PM)
* Fort Jay: Eagles, Townhouses and Big Guns at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM
* The Big Walk Around the Island at 2:30 PM
* Civil War Artillery from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Until August 14)

Foreign Language Interpretation
* SPANISH TALKS, Saturday, July 9 1:00-3:00 PM (see calendar)
* MANDARIN CHINESE TALKS, Saturday, July 16 1:00-3:00 PM (see calendar)

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Kevin C. Fitzpatrick has written and edited seven books with ties to New York history, including "The Governors Island Explorer's Guide" and "World War I New York: A Guide to the City’s Enduring Ties to the Great War." Kevin is a licensed sightseeing guide and has been leading walking tours since 1999. He resides in Manhattan.