Sunday, Nov 10th at 2pm. At the Alice Austen House Museum, 2 Hylan Boulevard, SINY 10305

The Alice Austen House Museum is a stunning seaside location. Perched on a grassy hillock overlooking New York Harbor, this Gothic Revival house is a treasured landmark. Alice Austen was a pioneering American photographer, and she lived in this enchanting house from the latter part of the 19th century until her death in the mid-20th century. The museum is a living tribute to her life and work.
As we read from “In the Heart of the Sea” we’ll hear from the welcoming and knowledgeable museum staff about Alice’s uncle Oswald Muller – a Danish sea captain. And of course, we’ll reflect on Alice’s marvelous photographs of the harbor.

Alice’s Aunt Minn was married to Oswald. Aunt Munn was a fascinating character, herself. Her first husband died at sea, and Oswald was Captain of the boat on which he died.     Aunt Minn travelled the world with Oswald, and after his death she burned a candle in her upstairs bedroom to help guide ships as they entered New York Harbor. The Alice Austen House was known to those who traversed the New York Narrows as “the First House on the Left”.
Book giveaway, too. Good for all ages.