When many think of adventure and explorati on\, exotic locations and ancient civilizations may come to mind. However\ , urban exploration\, or &ldquo\;UrbEx\,&rdquo\; can happen in our backyar ds. There&rsquo\;s a lot that can be learned from uninhibited and abandone d landscape. In this session\, through case studies from the tri-state are a\, participants will examine abandoned properties and the narratives that accompany them. The value of learning about these abandoned spaces in our backyards as well as the safety and ethical aspects of UrbEx will be disc ussed.
\nLuke Boyd is a public historian\, actor\, and museum profes sional. In his career he has had the privilege to work and study at some o f America&rsquo\;s most storied places. As a living historian\, Luke has b rought personages of the American past to life\, from the obscure to the m ore renowned. Luke has additional interests in urban exploration\, cinemat ic history\, and American commemorative culture.
\nThis program is f unded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \;
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