Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed to the history, society, and culture of the United States in vital ways. Their achievements are recognized each May as a part of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. We invite you to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month this year by picking up one—or more!—of…
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Readings Recommendations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
April 23, 2021
Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed to the history, society, and culture of the United States in vital ways. Their achievements are recognized each May as a part of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. We invite you to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month this year by picking up one—or more!—of…
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Happy Haunting: Halloween Family Guide
October 18, 2020
Recommended for ages 6 and up; this gallery guide is for use at the New-York Historical Society There are stops on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Floors. We recommend starting on the 4th floor and working your way down, but you and your family may choose to go any order. Boo to you from our…
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Schools in the Desert: Education at Poston Concentration Camp
October 13, 2020
By Ava Prince Vocabulary note: U.S. Government agencies used neutral or vague terms to describe the Japanese American experience during World War II. Scholars and historians realized that terms such as “evacuation” and “internment” didn’t accurately describe what actually happened to thousands of individuals. You’ll find more vocabulary information in italics throughout this blog post….
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How New York City Works: History Detective Family Guide
October 12, 2020
Recommended for ages 7 and up (and Fire Department or subway fans!) Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Gather Intelligence Name three citywide systems or resources (like city parks or garbage pick up) that keep New York City running….
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Civil War Soldier’s Life: History Detective Family Guide
October 10, 2020
Recommended for ages 7 and up Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Gather Intelligence Almost four million soldiers, or one in ten Americans, fought in the American Civil War. With your family, talk about what these Civil War…
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Mystery Object: History Detective Family Guide
Recommended for ages 6 and up Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects, and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Use the clues below to discover the true purpose of these mystery objects! First, assign one family member to be the Clue Master and other family…
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Animal Hunt: History Detective Family Guide
October 9, 2020
Recommended for ages 6 and under. Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Real and imaginary animals can be found all around this gallery – in paintings, objects, toys, and even a globe! Search for these animal objects, then hunt…
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Harriet Tubman: History Detective Family Guide
Recommended for ages 7 and up. Head to the 4th floor’s North Gallery! Follow the directions to look for objects and start digging into these activities and conversation prompts. Find the bronze figure of Harriet Tubman. Size Up the Situation This sculpture is actually a maquette, or model, for a much larger sculpture—Swing Low: Harriet Tubman…
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Meet the Author of “Sylvia & Aki,” Winifred Conkling
October 6, 2020
For our October Reading into History Book Club , we are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and discussing Sylvia & Aki. We had a chance to speak with author Winifred Conkling to discuss the book, the true story of Sylvia Mendez and Aki Munemitsu, two third graders living in California during World War II. When…
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Little New-Yorkers @ Home: Create your own Egg-cellent Feeling Faces Paper Craft
September 28, 2020
Join us online every Tuesday and Friday at 3:30 pm for Little New-Yorkers @ Home. Check our calendar for registration links. How are you feeling out there these days, Little New-Yorkers? Now more than ever we each need to practice balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they can be a bit rotten…
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