Ever wonder what a Supreme Court justice, a major film studio, and one of the nation's most historic parks have in common? They all share a rich history along the Westchester coast, and Playland is bringing these stories to life with a brand-new local ferry tour to Mamaroneck along Westchester's Sound Shore.

Join trusty tour guide Barbara Davis - Co-Director of the Westchester County Historical Society, City Historian for New Rochelle, and former proprietor of "Waterfront Tours" - on an hour-long voyage through the past, complete with local lore involving the childhood home of John Jay, the first chief justice of the Supreme Court and one of America's earliest film studios owned by D.W. Griffith. Enjoy cool breezes and panoramic views of the Long Island Sound while "sailing" through various eras of Westchester history, from colonial mills and the hiding places of whale boatmen to extant yacht clubs, elegant Gilded Age mansions, the earliest suburbs in the country, and more.

Operated by NY Waterway, the roundtrip tours will run twice on August 17 and August 31, with departures from Playland Pier at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm on each day (boarding begins 15 minutes before). Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at playland.com. Each ferry holds 240 passengers.

Playland's usual ferry transportation service from New York City will also be available on both dates, making stops at East 34th and 90th Streets in Manhattan and Ferry Point in the Bronx before arriving at Playland. Tickets and the full roundtrip ferry schedule can be found here.

In addition to these special ferry experiences, guests can take advantage of a variety of fun, family-friendly programming at Playland, including the return of the World's Largest Rubber Duck from August 16 to 18, fantastic fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights, and outdoor summer concerts presented by The Capitol Theatre.