Earth’s Ledger: Hidden Histories of the Revolutionary War

​Soil is more than dirt—it’s a living record. At this special event, NASA scientists Dr. Dorothy Peteet and Dr. Allegra LeGrande will share how they read ancient soil layers to trace pivotal moments in American history, including the Revolutionary War. Discover how smelting, warfare, and industry leave chemical fingerprints—and how these clues help us understand our past and our planet’s future.

​Free and open to the public.
Perfect for history lovers and science enthusiasts alike!

​​​​​​​​​​​⛵Getting to the Climate Imaginarium

​​​​​​​For the weekend ferry schedule to Governors Island, please check here. Ferries run every 30 minutes. Take the ferry that’s most convenient for you from either Lower Manhattan (10 South Street), Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 6), or Red Hook/Atlantic Basin. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your ferry departure time with your ticket ready to display.

​​​​​​​Ferry tickets must be purchased at the ferry terminal or online. Fares from Lower Manhattan are $5 for a round trip and free for adults over 65, children 12 and under, Climate Imaginarium summer volunteers, and others. All passengers ride free before 11am on weekends. Cars are not permitted.

​​​​​​​Governors Island is also accessible by the South Brooklyn NYC Ferry route. Brooklyn ferry tickets must be purchased in advance of boarding and are $4.50 each way. You can find the NYC Ferry Schedule for the South Brooklyn route here.

​​​​​​​Once you get to Governors Island, you will either get out at Soissons Landing (from 10 South Street) or Yankee Pier (from Brooklyn). You can use this map of Governors Island to locate Colonels Row. The Climate Imaginarium is in Building 406A, in the middle of Colonels Row, and will have a visible sign outside the doorway. Our address is 406A Comfort Road, New York, NY 10004.