Lectures on Tap -"The Grand Central Terminal: Secrets, Myths, & Legends"

Schedule

Wed Apr 16 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Tribeca | New York, NY

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Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars.
About this Event

Welcome to Lectures on Tap!

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Tribeca, Manhattan!

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

đź“… Date: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Tribeca Manhattan (exact address provided in confirmation email)
📚 Lecture: “The Grand Central Terminal: Secrets, Myths, & Legends”
👩‍🏫 Speaker: NYC Sightseeing guide, Ginny Poleman

🏷 Themes: NYC · history

Join us for a captivating evening as Ginny Poleman unveils the intriguing stories behind the iconic Grand Central Terminal. This magnificent Beaux Arts building, a $20 million jewel displayed in plain sight, is filled with secrets, myths, and legends that have evolved over its 110-year history.

Ginny will uncover the truth behind the terminal's hidden platforms for Presidents, the noticeable error on its ceiling, and other remarkable tales that have shaped its legacy. Discover the construction secrets, hidden bars, and fascinating anecdotes that make Grand Central more than just a transit hub.

Ginny Poleman is a graduate of Cornell University and a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide. She is a trained docent for the Municipal Art Society and an expert guide at New York City's largest art museum. You can explore her extensive offerings on NYC art, architecture, and history at her website: nycencounterstours.com.

Don’t miss this chance to delve into the history of Grand Central with the knowledgeable Ginny Poleman.

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

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Tribeca, Tribeca, New York, United States

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