Beginning in 1624, the Dutch West India Company transformed an edge of Manhattan wilderness into the colonial trading post of New Amsterdam. They controlled Manhattan for only 40 years, until […]
The first Jewish immigrants to Manhattan arrived in 1654, during Dutch colonial times. The small group of 23 men, women, & children were allowed to stay, but with considerable restrictions. […]
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Hybrid symposium about Nieuw Amsterdam. Speakers include author Eric Sanderson (Landscape Ecologist & Vice President for Urban Conservation Strategy, New York Botanical Garden), Dutch historian Jaap Jacobs, Zachary Edinger (Shamash/Assistant Hazzan, Congregation Shearith Israel, author/historian Russell Shorto, Sandra Lazo (New Amsterdam History Center), Oscar Hefting (director, New Holland Foundation), Peggy King Jorde (Principal, King Jorde […]
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]
The celebration of Independence Day has been a long standing tradition in Lower Manhattan from the very first days of the Revolution, and especially following the British military's evacuation in 1783. This year the celebration will begin at Castle Clinton with a flag raising and cannon salute to the fifty states, followed by a parade […]
Alexander Hamilton immigrated to British Colonial New York as a young, orphaned nobody, but quickly rose to be an influential player in the Revolutionary War and the founding of the […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Walking tour. Experience the story of a new founding figure for America named Liss - and see New York City in a whole new way. You'll learn about the life […]
Celebrate Independence Day at Fraunces Tavern Museum with $1 admission all day long. Starting at 1:30pm, you can also attend an afternoon of talks, featuring the It Happened Here 1700s Symposium: The Path to Liberty.
Sixpoint Brewery at Brookfield Place is celebrating 4th of July weekend with a lineup of exciting events, specialty beers, Subway Series viewing parties, and food and drink specials. From Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, guests are invited to enjoy a full schedule of programming featuring live sports, contests, and special releases, all in […]