Dive into the history and future of New York City’s public pools when our Program Director and public pools superfan Nora Cronin shares her knowledge at this collab with the South Street Seaport Museum! This lively, interactive presentation will be all about the role of pools in city life. 

From floating bathhouses to pools of the Works Progress Administration to the dream of swimmable cities, we’ll explore how public pools have made waves socially, politically, and culturally across New York and beyond. 

Bring your curiosity and your questions. This fun and engaging event is all about making a splash—no goggles required. A reception will follow the presentation. Preregistration is encouraged for this event. Walkups will be accommodated as possible.

Event Image: “Mobile Pool” a real innovation to bring swimming to underserved NYC neighborhoods in the 1970s! 

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