Meet James "Smelly" Kelly

Thu Oct 22, 2020
4:00pm ET
Age: 5-12
Price: FREE
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Discover the incredible story of Irish immigrant James Kelly, as told by children’s author Beth Anderson in her new book “Smelly” Kelly and his Super Senses.

Costumed interpreter Joe Hartman offers a first–person glimpse into Kelly’s life and times. “Smelly” Kelly earned his nickname by using his keen olfactory sense to help sniff out leaks and other potential dangers in New York City’s subway system.

Over the course of his career, it’s estimated that Kelly traveled almost 100,000 miles of track on foot and trained 60 assistants. Register in advance to learn more about this hardworking, unusually talented and undersung hero of the New York City Subway.

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