Boroughs of the Dead to Lead 'Magic and Mysticism of Central Park' Mother's Day Tour

What to do when mom is over brunch? Join us for a walk through the park like no other.

This Mother's Day, join Boroughs of the Dead on a transportative journey through the city's crown jewel, drinking in the endless magic of a space rich in mystical imagery and spiritual symbolism.

"The Magic and Mysticism of Central Park" will re-frame your experience of a park you (and mom!) may have walked dozens of times, with "something new at every turn," including:

• Frederick Law Olmsted's Transcendentalism and the influence of Victorian-era spiritual revivalist movements on the landscape of the park
• The secret and surprising story of Cleopatra's Needle and the mysticism surrounding this 3,500 year-old Egyptian obelisk
• The mythical and mystical imagery of the lakes, ponds, and gardens
• The symbolism of the park's structures and statuary, from the named gates to the Bethesda angel
• Secret gardens, villages, and burial grounds
• The Dakota's ghosts and the legacy of 19th century spiritualism on the modern city and park

Tour will be led by Leanna Renee Hieber. Leanna Renee Hieber is the award-winning, bestselling author of multiple Historical Fantasy series for adults and teens such as the Strangely Beautiful saga, the Magic Most Foul saga and the Eterna Files saga from Tor/Forge. Most of her books are set in Victorian New York and all of her work deals with the supernatural, paranormal, Gothic and fantastical.

The tour will take place on Sunday, May 10th at 2:00pm. Tickets and Pricing: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets and info, visit www.boroughsofthedead.com. Tour lasts one hour forty-five minutes and covers approximately 1.3 miles.

Central Park has as many secrets to share as it has acres. Among its sweeping vistas are hidden traces of the 19th century's transcendentalism and spiritual revivals, echoed in the landscape aesthetics of the park. This 1 hour 45-minute walking tour delves deeply into sites such as Strawberry Fields, the Bethesda Terrace and Lake, Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra's Needle, the Ramble, and Conservatory Water, and explores their arcane, occult and spiritual aspects.