Sink or Sing: A Walking Tour about Crime, Punishment, Labor, and the Hudson River Region
Are you ready for an adventure that combines history, art, and the great outdoors?
Join the Sing Sing Prison Museum (SSPM) Education Team for Sink or Sing: A Walking Tour about Crime, Punishment, Labor, and the Hudson River Region (Approximately 90 minutes).
When: The last Saturday-Monday of each month through November – 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00PM, and 4:00PM on tour days
Where: Louis Engel Waterfront Park, 25 Westerly Road, Ossining, New York 10562 –Â Meeting next to the public boat launch
This tour is designed to captivate and educate participants aged 12 and older, offering a unique blend of walking, learning, discussing, and reflection 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.
What people are saying was their favorite aspect of the tours:
- “meeting an individual who was previously incarcerated and listening to his story”
- “Learning the history of the prison system, and Sing Sing in particular”
- “Walking into the compound”
- “The spirit/community feeling”
- “Walking in step and being on the grounds”
- “I just loved all the information that was shared”
Important Information:
- Tours will take place rain or shine. (although the museum will cancel in extreme weather)
- Suitable for audiences aged 12 and up. Younger children may participate at caregiver discretion.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and sunscreen.
