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SUMMARY:The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of 76?
DESCRIPTION: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 era. Featuring objects such as printed fabrics\, commemorative plates\, beer cans\, magazines\, school yearbooks\, underground prints\, and protest posters\, the exhibition examines the vision of America expressed through both consumer goods and handmade items while highlighting the colorful and eclectic aesthetics that defined the 1970s. \n\n\n\nOn view at the King Manor Museum Tuesdays – Saturdays 12:00 – 4:00 pm from May 5\, 2026 – December 19\, 2026.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/the-bicentennial-revisited-the-spirit-of-76/
LOCATION:King Manor Museum\, 150-03 Jamaica Ave\, Jamaica\, New York\, 11432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens
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ORGANIZER;CN="King Manor Museum":MAILTO:contact@kingmanor.org
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SUMMARY:The Great Chain Returns
DESCRIPTION: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 feature the temporary return of two rare links from the Great Hudson River Chain—an iron barrier forged to protect the Hudson River from British naval forces during the Revolution—which were once owned by Alice Austen herself. Through historic artifacts\, photographs\, and public programming\, the exhibition will connect visitors to a remarkable story of industry\, and cultural legacy rooted in Staten Island. This commemorative exhibition opens in June 2026\, when visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the museum’s concurrent exhibition\, Radical Botany.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/the-great-chain-returns/
LOCATION:Alice Austen House\, 2 Hylan Blvd\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Family Festival at the Latimer House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewis Latimer House and Cool Culture in celebrating Black history and community! \n\n\n\nWhat does community building look like to you? Join for a Juneteenth Family Festival in celebration of Black history\, citizenship\, innovation\, and community activism. Families will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nLearn about the history of Juneteenth through an interactive Juneteenth Timeline Walk\n\n\n\nExperiment with light\, construction\, and design to create a Light of Freedom Lantern inspired by the legacy of Lewis Latimer\n\n\n\nCollaborate and build bridges through the Community Builders Engineering Challenge\n\n\n\nRepresent your community using color\, line\, and shape by creating a Community Quilt Square and contributing to a Digital Community Quilt\n\n\n\nReflect on the impact you can make by decorating and Planting a Legacy Seed Pot\n\n\n\nCreate a Community Builder Button that symbolizes what community and innovation look like to you\n\n\n\nParticipate in an interactive dance workshop with the Queensboro Dance Festival\n\n\n\nJoin an interactive music workshop with Yahoteh Kokayi of BK Music and Learning\n\n\n\nLearn more about the life and legacy of Lewis Latimer through self-guided tours of the Lewis Latimer House galleries\n\n\n\nEnjoy lawn games such as giant Connect 4 and cornhole\n\n\n\n\nJoin for a day of discovery\, joy\, and celebration—because Black history\, innovation\, and excellence deserve to be honored every day! \n\n\n\nThis FREE\, family-friendly event is open to all. Reserve your spot today and join us on June 13th from 1pm-4pm at the historic Lewis Latimer House for a celebration like no other! \n\n\n\nSnacks & beverages provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nThe rain date for the event will be held on Saturday\, June 20th.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/juneteenth-family-festival/
LOCATION:Lewis Latimer House\, 34-41 137th St\, Flushing\, NY\, 10037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lewis Latimer House":MAILTO:info@lewislatimerhouse.org
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SUMMARY:Staten Island Philharmonic: Flag Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Conference House’s America250 series\, this concert honors the nation’s 250th anniversary through patriotic tradition and reflection.   \n\n\n\nCelebrate Flag Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic in a patriotic concert honoring the history and symbolism of the American flag. This program explores the musical traditions that have accompanied the nation’s story\, featuring works that evoke national pride\, resilience\, and unity. The concert provides a family-friendly opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Flag Day within the broader context of America250.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/si-philharmonic-flag-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conference House":MAILTO:admin@conferencehouse.org
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SUMMARY:America 250 Reading Group
DESCRIPTION: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 settler populations in the 13 colonies\, learn about the actions that united and divided in the land that would eventually become the world’s farthest reaching superpower. \n\n\n\nBring quotes\, ideas\, and wonder! All are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis book club will take place in 2 parts: June 4 and June 18. \n\n\n\nMeet in Old Stone House’s 5th Avenue Garden on 5th Avenue Brooklyn\, between 3rd and 4th Street. \n\n\n\nDiscussion Questions Include: \n\n\n\n\nIn what ways do you think the American Revolution affects our lives today?\n\n\n\nWhat does America 250 mean to you?\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Books: \n\n\n\n\n1776 by David McCullough\,\n\n\n\nAmerican Revolutions by Alan Taylor\,\n\n\n\nOur First Civil War: Patriots & Loyalists by H. W. Brands
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/america-250-reading-group/
LOCATION:Old Stone House & Washington Park\, 336 3rd Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklyn
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Day at Queens Farm
DESCRIPTION: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 capsules for kids\, decorating colonial spinning tops\, plus food! A hot dog\, beverage\, colonial apple cake\, and Dutch stroopwafels are included! \n\n\n\nThe soccer clinic from 10am – 12pmFarmhouse tours begin at 11:30amUS Fish & Wildlife from 12pm – 3pm \n\n\n\nSunday\, June 20 | 10am – 3pm$8 General Admission
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Queens County Farm Museum\, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway\, Floral Park\, NY\, 11004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
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SUMMARY:Riverside Opera Company: Black Voices
DESCRIPTION: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.   \n\n\n\nThe Riverside Opera Company presents “Black Voices\,” a powerful program highlighting the contributions of Black composers\, performers\, and storytellers to America’s cultural and musical heritage. This America250 event centers on historically significant and contemporary works that reflect themes of struggle\, resilience\, creativity\, and triumph. The performance invites audiences to engage with a fuller\, more inclusive narrative of American history through opera and vocal music.
URL:https://historichousetrust.org/calendar-event/riverside-opera-company-black-voices/
LOCATION:Conference House\, 7455 Hylan Boulevard\, Staten Island\, New York\, 10307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staten Island
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