Events

Sink or Sing: A Walking Tour about Crime, Punishment, Labor, and the Hudson River Region

Location

Louis Engel Waterfront Park, 25 Westerly Road, Ossining, New York 10562; We will meet at the Louis Engel Waterfront Park in front of the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club (a short walk from the Ossining Metro North Train Station)
25 Westerly Road
Ossining, NY 10562

County: Westchester
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

• September 27, 2025, 10:00AM (rain or shine)
• September 27, 2025, 12:00PM (rain or shine)
• September 27, 2025, 2:00PM (rain or shine)
• September 27, 2025, 4:00PM (rain or shine)
• September 28, 2025, 10:00AM (rain or shine)
• September 28, 2025, 12:00PM (rain or shine)
• September 28, 2025, 2:00PM (rain or shine)
• September 28, 2025, 4:00PM (rain or shine)
• September 29, 2025, 10:00AM (rain or shine)
• September 29, 2025, 12:00PM (rain or shine)
• September 29, 2025, 2:00PM (rain or shine)
• September 29, 2025, 4:00PM (rain or shine)

Detailed Times/Hours This walking tour is a project of the Sing Sing Prison Museum slated to open in fall 2025. Visit the website for more information about the project.

https://www.singsingprisonmuseum.org/calendar.html

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Are you ready for an adventure that combines history, art, and the great outdoors? Join the Sing Sing Prison Museum (SSPM) staff for Sink or Sing: A Walking Tour about Crime, Punishment, Labor, and the Hudson River Region. This tour is designed to captivate and educate participants aged 12 and older, offering a unique blend of fun and learning in a stunningly beautiful location. Explore the fascinating history of the Hudson River region, from the renowned Hudson River School of Art to the bustling port community and the imposing walls of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility. Highlights of the tour include: • Discovering the construction of the original 1825 cell block • Learning about the quarrying of Sing Sing marble • Uncovering the origins of U.S. penal philosophy and design • Understanding the labor that built Sing Sing and the products developed within its walls • Examining innovative examples of reform and rehabilitation The tour concludes with a reflective art-making project, led by a previously incarcerated individual, connecting participants back to the Hudson River School and their personal experiences Organization Hosting the Event Sing Sing Prison Museum Phone Number (914) -23-5407

Registration

Advance registration required.
https://www.singsingprisonmuseum.org/calendar.html Tickets: All Tickets $15 Contact: Amy Hufnagel Assistant Director ahufnagel@singsingprisonmuseum.org About Sing Sing Prison Museum The Sing Sing Prison Museum shares stories of incarceration and reform, past and present, and brings people together to imagine and create a more just society. The museum envisions a justice system dedicated to healing and rehabilitation and a society that respects individual humanity and dignity. We look forward to seeing you there!
All Tickets $15 https://www.singsingprisonmuseum.org/calendar.html

Additional Information

Additional Equipment Required: No

Trip Duration (hours): 1
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: Difficult for those under 12; babies fine.
Length (miles): 1
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Yes