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UrbEx 101: Urban Exploration

Investigating Abandoned New Jersey (adults and teens)

2018-07-14 13:00:00 2018-07-14 14:00:00 America/New_York UrbEx 101: Urban Exploration Public historian, Luke Boyd, will present an urban exploration program about sites in NJ and the tri-state area. Participants will learn about abandoned properties, safety and ethics of UrbEx. Manville branch - Community Room

Saturday, July 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2018-07-14 13:00:00 2018-07-14 14:00:00 America/New_York UrbEx 101: Urban Exploration Public historian, Luke Boyd, will present an urban exploration program about sites in NJ and the tri-state area. Participants will learn about abandoned properties, safety and ethics of UrbEx. Manville branch - Community Room

Manville branch

Community Room

Public historian, Luke Boyd, will present an urban exploration program about sites in NJ and the tri-state area. Participants will learn about abandoned properties, safety and ethics of UrbEx.

When many think of adventure and exploration, exotic locations and ancient civilizations may come to mind. However, urban exploration, or “UrbEx,” can happen in our backyards. There’s a lot that can be learned from uninhibited and abandoned landscape. In this session, through case studies from the tri-state area, participants will examine abandoned properties and the narratives that accompany them. The value of learning about these abandoned spaces in our backyards as well as the safety and ethical aspects of UrbEx will be discussed.

Luke Boyd is a public historian, actor, and museum professional. In his career he has had the privilege to work and study at some of America’s most storied places. As a living historian, Luke has brought personages of the American past to life, from the obscure to the more renowned. Luke has additional interests in urban exploration, cinematic history, and American commemorative culture.

This program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | History |

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manville@sclibnj.org
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