DaveForUse

Dave

Gardner

16 years of experience
New York
United States of America (USA)

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About

I’m a member of the Belfast Titanic Society, the Titanic International Society, the Titanic Historical Society, and the British Titanic Society. I ve been to Titanic-themed events and/or museums in Belfast, Boston, New York, Halifax, Branson MO, Pigeon Forge TN, New Jersey, and more.

I am a member of GANYC (Guides Association of New York City) and am a long-time Editor of our newsletter, GuideLines.

 

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuidePrivate Tours

I am a general tour-guide, adept in most neighborhoods and topics. I am also well-versed in Wall Street, Central Park, the High Line, the World Trade Center, Woodlawn Cemetery, Greenwich Village, Times Square/Rockefeller Center/Grand Central, Chinatown/Little Italy/SoHo, F•R•I•E•N•D•S, and several other themes.

My niche is that I offer tours on Titanic sites in New York. For a decade I've been leading people, with commentary, to places where passengers-and-crew lived, worked, and prayed and many other relevant sites.

Fun Fact!
I live in New York City and I'm a tourIST as well as a tour-GUIDE.
Hobbies & Interests
I'm an archer, I swim, I cook, and love to travel (primarily the Far-East).

Virtual Tour Experience

I have five defined virtual tours and several others I'm developing. New York after the sinking of Titanic , Buried in New York: Manhattan's Graveyards , Nellie Bly, The Investigative Journalist , the General Slocum Disaster, and New York's Water Delivery System . The first one can be modified in many ways, for example, just "Titanic Sites in New York".

Testimonials

"Range of topic. Stories of individuals- both on the ship and those that changed plans. The photos were good and the presenter was so knowledgeable and personable. Very much enjoyed this presentation." -Shelagh

"A lot of authentic pictures and background information previously unknown to me!" -Michael

"So many interesting facts and vintage photos." -Gabrielle

"I liked the information provided about the Titanic event, the passengers, all interesting facts and photos!" -Karen

"The knowledge of the speaker was fascinating, lots of information I didn't know and I'd be keen to do a walking tour in NYC, once we are allowed to travel again." -Hollie

"I liked seeing the pictures from that time. Learning what happened to the survivors after they arrived in New York." -Lisa

"I loved how the facts are in conjunction with the photos - past vs present!" -Matthew

"Very informative. Loved the live footage!" -Alyson

"The presenter's deep knowledge of the personalities and history of the shipping lines as well as the Titanic passengers and those involved in their rescue and recovery." -Molly

"I loved seeing New York in the past, I loved all the photos and that video of New York, wow!" -Jill

"I loved the details. Heard some info I d never heard before." -Laureen

"Great photo comparisons, interesting overview of plaques and memorials that could still be visited!" -Ariel

"I liked the presenter's extensive knowledge about this intriguing event!" -Melissa

"I like the way Dave presented With a lot of interesting facts that he tied together in a speed it was very moderate and easy to follow and grasp everything. He covered a lot of ground but it didn t feel overwhelming at all." -Francine

"The presenter has a great personality and enjoyable sense of humor. Very well researched and footnoted. Included so much information. Great for New Yorkers." -Joe

"Very interesting stories I had never heard." -Dana

"Dave was very personable and has a vast amount of knowledge." -John

"Good narrative; interesting photos that I have not seen before; seeing areas of NYC that I know...but when they were much earlier ! Interspersing slides with video. He kept my interest the entire time." -Harold

"Terrific history detail and personal stories. I like how he spoke about the worlds in that day the context of New York City and also how some things are now in contrast with people he mentioned and their families and locations important to the story over all of the Titanic!" -Sharon

"I love having pictures, videos, live chat!" -Stephanie

"It was informative, it was quick, there was an opportunity to interact and I was able to escape this pandemic for a while. I'd love to do an actual physical tour but this was just as good in some ways!" -Scott

"Knowledge, pace, subject matter, visuals. Excellent!" -Karolyn

"I liked the NY perspective on such a historic event, as well as learning about the monuments and memorials around the city!" -Jen

"So enthusiastic and knowledgeable...i swear he must have actually been on the ship!" -Jerry

"Very informational, great picture and photos!" -Gail

"This was my first NYAC event and I was very pleased. I will definitely attend more of these events." -Andrew

"I liked the general history and the sites related to Titanic across NYC." -David

"Presenter very passionate and very informed on subject matter. Relative and interesting photos and graphics!" -Rowena

"I liked how they discussed each person individually not just the Titanic as a whole." -Jennifer

"Great presentation, concise, articulate, great balance between detail and the general. Speaker edited himself well, appreciated his wit." -Rob

"Very interesting facts and trivia about the link between the Titanic and people/events in NY." -Ralph

"Interesting to find out about the American story of Titanic and what happened afterwards." -Jane

"Dave was great in giving the information on the topic. He has a nice calm voice & makes it interesting & fun. Even though I have read books about the topic, I still fond out things I didn't know & when I can travel again, I will take one of his tours." -Melissa

"Good pictures, instructor was very knowledgeable about Titanic facts and trivia." -Lawrence

"I love the topic and Dave obviously knows a lot about it." -Jeff

"The presenter's knowledge of the subject and some of the obscure facts he talked about." -Michael

"Great speaker. He really knew his material. Great job all around." -Gerald

"Presenter was great - knowledgeable, clearly enjoyed the topic, pleasing manner and voice. Very very good!" -Cilla

"Very nice job! Thank you!" -Eileen

"Learning some things I was not aware of. Answering questions at the end." -Cristina

"All the historical facts, the people who survived & did not survive & the photos (past & current). Good flow of lecture!" -Lori

"hard to find something to tie into this subject for video and it worked really well." -Noelle

"Dave is an enthusiastic presenter and knows his stuff. I loved the photos and learned some facts that I didn't know before." -Linda

"The presenter made the program interesting. He kept it moving." -Sarah

"I was interested in the unusual perspective on the subject." -Lee

"Jam-packed with information. I'm a huge Titanic fan and I still learned a lot." -Milan

"Engaging presenter, great photos." -Ellen

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

JFK, LGA, EWR

Licenses

New York City (NYC)

Training

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Tour Guide License no. #1241841 (issued by the Dept. of Consumer and Worker Protection, formerly the Dept. of Consumer Affairs)

BA, Business, Wagner College (Staten Island, NY), 1987

Certificate, Entertainment Business, Baruch College (New York, NY), 2004

General Availability

I have a primary company that lets me schedule my days (and switch with others) so, with notice, most days are possible and any other days can be arranged - so just ask.

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