July 11th, 2019
Dear ASF Member
We invite our Members and Friends to join us the
ASF Annual Sunset Tea & Talk
in association with the
Burns Society of New York
on
August 6th - 6pm to 8.30pm
Rooftop Garden of the Arsenal Central Park.
6pm : The Talk (Arsenal Gallery) :
Alexander Hamilton: Guiding Light of America's Commerce given by Wade R Goria,
Historian & Lecturer, National Lighthouse Museum
August 7 marks the 230th Anniversary of the 1789 Lighthouse Act and the role of Alexander Hamilton, in the developing the lighthouses guarding the coast.
Hamilton served as its first Superintendent,
prior to becoming Secretary of the Treasury which oversaw the establishment of the Lighthouse Service and Cutter Service, the basis for today's Coast Guard.
7.15 pm : Following the Talk we will go the Rooftop Garden of the Arsenal, which overlooks the Central Park Zoo for Pimms, Wine and light food.
We would love to see you there - it is one of our favorite events of the year...
AND you can purchase additional tickets for friends and colleagues.