King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the […]
This two-gallery exhibit at Historic Richmond Town, “Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island” uses local historical examples and objects from our collection such as campaign buttons […]
Join Prospect Park Alliance to learn more about the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn, the first and largest battle of the American War for Independence, on its 250th anniversary with […]
Join Prospect Park Alliance to learn about the important and varied roles Black people played in the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776, the first and largest battle […]
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn with a Prospect Park tour about this major American War for Independence battle. Join Prospect Park Alliance for a free tour […]
Join Old Stone House’s Director of Education, Margaret Weber, for a session of Handwriting the Constitution. Handwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O'Hara. […]
As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this signature event commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary at the very site where history unfolded. This signature America250 event commemorates the historic […]
As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this outdoor concert celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary through music and community. The Staten Island Philharmonic presents an outdoor concert at the […]
Join the Lewis Latimer House in celebrating Lewis Latimer’s life and contributions on Saturday, September 19 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This annual free event features lively performances, games and exciting […]
Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that unlocks 300 destinations across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities. Don’t miss out on an free opportunity to […]