Join Ken Burns for a Guided Walk Across The Brooklyn Bridge + 7 DVDs + 3 Books
Ken Burns Experience YOU ARE BIDDING ON:
A Guided Stroll Across The Brooklyn Bridge with Ken Burns, Plus a DVD and Book Collection
Nobody knows The Brooklyn Bridge like Ken Burns. After all, the bridge was the topic of this extraordinary, award winning film maker’s first major documentary. The Bridge still holds a place in Ken’s heart, and he loves walking across this bridge to this day. Ken’s love of this iconic American landmark and his passion for aiding in the fight against diseases like Muscular Dystrophy have led him to offer this incredible package for one lucky auction winner.
Experience includes:
A guided stroll across The Brooklyn Bridge with Ken Burns for a party of up to 4 people.
The time and date of the walk to be coordinated between the winner and Ken Burns.
The tour will take between 45 and 60 minutes.
Discussion and descriptions of the design, building and history of The Brooklyn Bridge.
Transportation to and from the Brooklyn Bridge is the responsibility of the prize winner.
Photos taken during the experience may be used for personal use only. Expiration 12/31/2019. A DVD collection of Ken Burns’ America featuring seven titles:
Brooklyn Bridge
Statue of Liberty Empire of the Air The Congress Huey Long Thomas Hart Benton
The Shakers Three books on The Brooklyn Bridge:
The Great Bridge by David McCullough Chief Engineer by Erica Wagner
The Bridge by Peter J. Tomasi A background check may be required for the winner and guest(s). If the winner or guest(s) fails the background check, he/she will forfeit the prize. Please bid accordingly. This package does not include any items/services that are not detailed in the above description. Any travel, meals or accommodations are the sole responsibility of the winner. This package must be for use by the winner only unless given as a gift. If given as a gift, the recipient"s name must be provided immediately following the auction. Otherwise, this is not transferable by the winner and may not be sold, otherwise transferred or used for any other purpose, including promotional, commercial, advertising, or other trade purposes. Respect for Mr. Burns and his staff will be expected at all times. Inappropriate behavior by the winner or their guest(s) could result in the immediate conclusion of the experience with no refund.
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Muscular Dystropy Association, Inc. will receive the proceeds of the winning bid on this auction.
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Sale Price: US $405.00