Mario Medici takes us on a visual journey of Ellis Island's earliest days to the present, reliving some immigrant experiences, stories, and fears and disappointments. A two-part series.
Ellis Island, often referred to as: the “Island of Hope” and “Island of Tears.” Find out why by taking a slideshow and lecture covering the island’s earliest days up to the present day. Relive some of our immigrants’ experiences, and stories, along with their fears and disappointments. Lecture will include actual immigrant pictures both past and present, along with their stories.
Part ll, The Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital & Statue of Liberty, will take place on Tuesday, April 9 @ 6:30pm. Please register separately.
About Mario Medici: Mario Medici, a retired Information Technology executive who has traveled the world, is New York City born and raised. He completed his undergraduate degree at Bernard Baruch College (CUNY) and his graduate degree at Long Island University. He is a licensed New York City tour guide (License #2032026-DCA), a passionate history enthusiast, and nurtures his curiosity about all things. In his presentations, he takes on New York City’s interesting history as well as other subject matter. Through a combination of diligent research, computer skills and love for amateur photography, Mario presents the story combining video and music, as well as elements of art, architecture and notable individuals, making each lecture interesting and fast-moving. Mario currently lectures at Bergen Community College's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) and has a growing list of over 80 venues that includes schools, community organizations, and libraries.
This presentation and all Roxbury Library programs are made possible by the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library.
Register online or by calling the Library at 973 584-2400.
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