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 […]
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The Alice Austen House will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence with The Great Chain, an exhibition exploring the Austen family’s role in the Revolutionary War. The exhibition will […]
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Van Cortlandt House Museum presents Overlapping Empires, an exhibition by Jamaica-born, Bronx-based artist Samantha Box, on view from June through August 2026. Installed throughout the historic house, the exhibition brings […]
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Spend the evening with the Richmond County Orchestra on Sunday, June 7th, at 4PM on the Conference House Lawn! As part of the Conference House's America250 Series, enjoy a special […]
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Join the Lewis Latimer House and Cool Culture in celebrating Black history and community! What does community building look like to you? Join for a Juneteenth Family Festival in celebration of Black […]
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As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this concert honors the nation’s 250th anniversary through patriotic tradition and reflection. Celebrate Flag Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic in a […]
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Bring your own favorite book on the American Revolution. Go deeper into the conditions of the 13 colonies that fomented the American Revolution. From the indigenous nations to the varying […]
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Join the Queens County Farm Museum to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial with a Historic Family Fun Day for all ages! Includes archery for kids, beeswax candle making, red-white-blue rag flowers, time […]
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As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this program highlights traditional craftsmanship and the skilled trades that were part of everyday life in early America. Join artisan Tina Kaasmann-Dunn […]
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Explore Overlapping Empires online through a virtual exhibition presentation and discussion featuring artist Samantha Box. Join Van Cortlandt House Museum online for a virtual presentation and discussion of Overlapping Empires, a […]
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Join Samantha Box for an artist-led walkthrough of Overlapping Empires, her site-wide exhibition at Van Cortlandt House Museum. Join Samantha Box for an artist-led walkthrough of Overlapping Empires at Van Cortlandt House […]
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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 […] |
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As part of the Conference House’s America250 series, this program highlights the nation’s 250th anniversary by elevating diverse voices and stories that shape American history. The Riverside Opera Company presents […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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In celebration of America 250, join The Bronx County Historical Society on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to celebrate the grand opening of a new permanent exhibit at the Museum of […]
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Follow the footsteps of the revolutionaries! This tour meets up at Grand Army Plaza and traces the path of retreat of the Continental soldiers who fought in the Battle of […]
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Come celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on the lawn of the Alice Austen House for a viewing of the Parade of Tall Ships. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, picnic lunch […]
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