Culinary Institute of America & The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor - Bus Departs from Melville Building

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Due to the government shutdown, the FDR Mansion and Library are closed. Please see the updated itinerary as we have secured an alternate attraction to visit after lunch. 

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 

Cost: $190 per person (nonrefundable)

Bus leaves promptly at 8:15 AM from the Melville Building, 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville, NY 11747

* Bus trip is rain or shine *

Enjoy a gourmet lunch at the award-winning Italian Restaurant, Caterina de Medici Restaurant, at the world’s premier Culinary College. After lunch, visit the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. 

Cost includes: 

  • 3-course lunch
    • First Course: Rigatoni al Ragu (rigatoni, Bolognese sauce)
    • Main Course: Pollo Involtini (chicken stuffed with prosciutto and spinach, butternut squash purée, root vegetables, sage glace)
    • Dessert: Chocolate Molten Tart (salted caramel sauce, Chantilly, vanilla ice cream)
  • all admission fees
  • Orientation and self-guided tour of The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.  For more information on the musuem visit https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/purpleheart/details.aspx
  • deluxe motor coach and gratuities.

**Please indicate if you have any food allergies in the note field.

Registration begins 6/24 @ 10 am for residents and 6/25 @ 10 am for non-residents space permitting.

Payment for this program can be made online with a valid library card and credit card, or you may register in person at Dix Hills or Melville Circulation with cash, check or credit card. Payment due at time of registration.