yes, we're open Saturdays and Sundays, 1-6 PM, through Labor Day. Also on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Admission is always FREE. See you on the Cyclone line!

Posted by: Coney Island History Project at May 22, 2009 7:40 AM in response to Closing Bell: Coney Island History Project

While it's heartening to find a lively, intelligent discussion about Coney Island, there's quite a bit of misinformation floating around about Coney's recent past.
For those who had negative comments or are immune to Coney's charm, please take a look at CIHP's public flickr group "Coney Island is Alive and Kicking and Welcomes Visitors in 2009!" http://www.flickr.com/groups/coneyislandisaliveandkicking/pool/

Launched on January 30,we now have over 575 wonderful photos by 85+ accomplished photographers. The purpose of the group is to show the world that contrary to news reports, Coney Island Is NOT closed! All of the images showcase attractions or landmarks that are here to welcome visitors in the 2009 season. We also have photos of people enjoying what Coney Island has to offer--the beach, The Boardwalk, the pier, special events like the Mermaid Parade. Info about the attractions shown often appear as “comments” on each photo’s page. To view as a slide show, click on icon at top right corner of group pool page on flickr.

The Coney Island History Project, founded in 2004, is a not-for-profit organization that aims to increase awareness of Coney Island's legendary and colorful past and to encourage appreciation of the Coney Island neighborhood of today. You're invited to visit our free public exhibition center on Surf Ave. under the Cyclone Roller Coaster. We're open on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Exhibitions feature historic artifacts, documentary material and an interactive video/photo booth. For news and upcoming free events, sign up for our monthly What's New In Coney newsletter @ www.coneyislandhistory.org

Posted by: Coney Island History Project at April 22, 2009 12:52 PM in response to Hard Times In Store for Coney Island?