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Harrington Park Historical Society Presents “Crossing Oceans: The Epic History of the Panama Canal”
November 20, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Spanish thought about it. The French drew plans for it. In the end, it took a revolution, technology, money, determination and human capital to complete the Panama Canal. On this unique journey, learn about the epic struggle to carve a nautical shortcut from one ocean to another. Learn about the canal’s construction and its impact on world history, commerce and medicine. Program will address reasons for the Canal being given up to Panama and current attempts by the USA to regain control. Lecture will be supplemented with historical photos.
Mario Medici, a retired Information Technology executive who has traveled the world, is New York City born and raised. He completed his undergraduate degree at Bernard Baruch College (CUNY) and his graduate degree at Long Island University. He is a licensed New York City tour guide (License #2032026-DCA), a passionate history enthusiast, and nurtures his curiosity about all things. In his presentations, he takes on New York City’s interesting history as well as other subject matter. Through a combination of diligent research, computer skills and love for amateur photography, Mario presents the story combining video and music, as well as elements of art, architecture and notable individuals, making each lecture interesting and fast-moving.
Mario currently lectures at Bergen Community College’s Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) and has a growing list of over 80 venues that includes schools, community organizations, and libraries.
