Floating historic railroad barge in Red Hook, Brooklyn
Come visit the historic 1914 Lehigh Valley Barge #79, a floating museum & showboat housed aboard the last remaining covered wooden barge which has been lovingly restored and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors discover the history of the Tug and Barge "Lighterage Era" (1860-1960) and how food and commercial goods were transported prior to today's bridges and tunnels. Experience the exciting story of the rescue of Barge #79 by a clown and juggler and enjoy the captain's "Serious Foolishness." Take in a beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty and the NY Harbor. Not to be missed is the artifacts, ships bells and a Rube Goldberg-esqe audio-kinetic ball machine created by George Rhoads.
Year-Round Open Hours: Thursdays 4-8 PM. and Saturday 1-5 PM. FREE, Donations Requested.
Coming up for 2016 "WorkBoats" - The Paintings of Peter Eagleton. - Call to schedule School, Camp and Senior Tours, Various Showboat Performances in Music, Dance, Theatre, Circus, Puppetry and more.
Keywords: red hook, barge, lighterage,
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