The Village: A History of Greenwich Village–400 years of Tragedy, Bohemians and the Arts

There is more to Greenwich Village than you might think. Greenwich Village is known as the center of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. That bohemian feel has been transformed as it is now an expensive and trendy neighborhood to live in but it still retains some of its historical roots.

Encompassing the West Village neighborhood, Washington Square Park, and the area around New York University, with a 100-block historic district established in 1969, New York City's Greenwich Village is perhaps best known for its historic architecture, a variety of intimate cafés and restaurants, and a nice place to visit. Visiting the Village is like taking a vacation to a super cool place without actually leaving the city. It is undeniably an area like no other place in the city and the country!

Join amateur photographer, art history enthusiast, and avid researcher, Mario Medici, as he takes you on a photographic tour of the sights and attractions of Greenwich Village based on his own trips to the area and gives you a feel of this diverse and energetic neighborhood.  Take home a walking guide of the destination prepared by Mario, to use on your own visit to the locale.

This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.