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On a wintry evening in 1804, the New-York Historical Society was founded by eleven visionary men as a permanent means of preserving the historical record of America’s past. All of the founders had lived through a time when the streets of New York City were riotous with rebellion and economic uncertainty, when much of the city was burned in the wake of British occupation during the Revolutionary War. Fifty-nine years later, when civil strife burst upon the streets of New York City again, with draft riots and bloodshed over threats to the union of the American states, the path set by our founders, of collecting and preserving the historical record in the best and worst of times was kept to, enabling our splendid institution to uniquely tell the story of the Civil War.

We are lucky to have the great leadership of the eminent Lincoln historian and new Roger Hertog-New-York Historical Society Fellow, Harold Holzer, as we commemorate the Civil War years, bringing us programs that continue to illuminate this wrenching American chapter. As companion to our programs and as guide through our Civil War collections, Mr. Holzer has authored a new book, The Civil War in 50 Objects, drawn exclusively from the New-York Historical Society, with an introduction by Eric Foner, the great Columbia University scholar. A highlight of the programs between the covers of this brochure is a conversation between Mr. Holzer and Professor Foner on the evening of May 13th.

There is, of course, much else to pique your interest and provoke you to new thought and action in our Spring 2013 public program offerings—in the evenings and now on weekends as well— including evenings with Toni Morrison, General Stanley A. McChrystal, Joseph J. Ellis, Stacy Schiff, and our own Trustee and President Emeritus, Kenneth T. Jackson. Walter Isaacson, we are very glad to announce, will be back with us as part of the Harold and Ruth Newman “World Beyond Tomorrow” lecture, as will John F. Marszalek in conversation with Harold Holzer as part of the Carl Menges Lecture in American History.

As always I want to thank Bernard and Irene Schwartz for their incredible generosity of spirit and treasure, which makes these outstanding offerings possible. I also want to recognize the enormous talent of my colleague, Dale Gregory, our Vice President for Public Programs, who is ever working magic for New-York Historical’s programs (this spring, even literally, with a new magic workshop series). I thank also Dale’s amazing colleagues, Nick Mancini and Alex Kassl. We are lucky for them all!

I look forward to seeing you soon—and often this spring!

With all best wishes,

Louise Mirrer, PH.D.PRESIDENT and CEO

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New York Story is the New-York Historical Society’s 18-minute long panoramic film experience. Narrated by award-winning actor and native New Yorker Liev Schreiber, New York Story shows New York’s rise from remote outpost to city at the center of the world, through the thrilling use of immersive video projection, moving scenic elements, theatrical lighting and surround sound, set in our state-of-the-art theater. It was produced by Donna Lawrence Productions. The overall vista expands from 25 feet to 73 feet wide high-resolution images over the course of the show.

Installed throughout the New-York Historical Society, this landmark exhibition features more than 400 objects, including artifacts, paintings, maps, photographs, posters, film footage, music, radio broadcasts, and newly recorded eyewitness accounts that document the most widespread, destructive, and consequential conflict in history. Restoring to memory New York’s crucial and multifaceted role in winning the war, the exhibition commemorates the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who served in the Armed Forces while also exploring the many ways in which those who remained on the home front contributed to the national war effort. A full range of evening lectures and conversations that illustrate the dramatic effect of the war on all facets of American life, as well as musical performances and a film series, accompany the exhibition.

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In celebration of the book Audubon’s Aviary: The Original Watercolors for “The Birds of America” by Roberta J. M. Olson, this three-year, once-in-a-lifetime series will feature all 474 of the New-York Historical Society’s collection of John James Audubon avian watercolors, including the 435 models for the plates of The Birds of America. 2013 marks the sesquicentennial of this collection’s acquisition and for the first time ever visitors will have the opportunity to view these national treasures in their entirety in the order they were engraved — the way they were seen by the original subscribers. The first 175 models will be shown in Part I of the Complete Flock, together with 26 rare “early birds” on loan from the Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle in La Rochelle, France, and Houghton Library of Harvard University, as well as 36 alternative watercolors and historical Auduboniana.

For those who lost partners, family, and friends to HIV/AIDS in the later years of the 20th century, the memory of grief, fear, and mystery which pervaded New York at the beginning of the epidemic remains vivid. But for many today, this early period is virtually unknown. AIDS in New York: The First Five Years will explore the impact of the epidemic on personal lives, health and medical practices, culture, and politics in New York City and the nation, drawing from the archives of the New York Public Library, NYU, and the National Archive of LGBT History to tell the story of the early years of AIDS in New York.

With his calligraphic brushstrokes and densely cluttered, multi-figured compositions, Reginald Marsh recorded the vibrancy and energetic pulse of New York City. In paintings, prints, watercolors, and photographs, he captured the animation and visual turbulence that made urban New York life an exhilarating spectacle. His work depicted the visual energy of the city, its helter-skelter signs, newspaper and magazine headlines, and the crowded conditions of its street life and recreational pastimes. His subjects were not glamorous or affluent New Yorkers, but those in the middle and lower class — Bowery bums, park denizens, subway riders, and post-flapper era sirens — and his paintings evoked the transience, motion, and vitality of New York City in the 1930s.

This film is made possible by a generous gift from Bernard and Irene Schwartz.

This exhibition was made possible through the generosity of Bernard & Irene Schwartz, The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation, and The May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., Eric & Fiona Rudin, Jack & Susan Rudin, The Nathan Cummings Foundation with the support and encouragement of Ernest Tollerson, Elizabeth B. Dater & Wm. Mitchell Jennings, Jr., Ruth & Harold Newman, Laurie & Sy Sternberg, Charles Rosenblum, and the Weiler Family. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Media sponsor: The Military Channel.

Generous support for this exhibition has been provided by The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation and The

Gilbert & Ildiko Butler Family Foundation.

Exhibitions

New York Story Film ExperienceOngoing

Audubon’s Aviary: Part I of the Complete FlockMarch 8, 2013 – May 19, 2013

AIDS in New York: The First Five YearsJune 7, 2013 – September 15, 2013

WWII & NYCOctober 5, 2012 – May 27, 2013

This exhibition and its accompanying catalogue were

made possible, in part, by funds from the National Endowment for

the Arts and through the generosity of Barrie & Deedee Wigmore, Sue

Ann Weinberg, Karen & Kevin Kennedy, Pam & Scott Schafler,

the Diane and Thomas Jacobsen Foundation, Myron & Anita Kunin,

Merrill Berman, the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, and an

anonymous donor.

Thomas Hart Benton (1889–1975), Embarkation—Prelude to Death (Year of Peril), 1942. Oil on canvas. State Historical Society of Missouri Art Collection. Art © T.H. Benton and R.P. Benton Testamentary Trusts/UMB Bank Trustee/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Swing Time: Reginald Marsh and Thirties New YorkJune 21, 2013 – September 1, 2013

Support for this exhibition andits educational initiatives has

been provided, in part, byFord Foundation.



FebruarySOLD OUT Thursday, February 7, 6:30 pmGrand Central, Grand VisionBarry Lewis Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 pm Technology: Innovations and Expanding Frontiers David E. Sanger, Walter Isaacson Other speakers to be announced Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 pm Lincoln, Douglass and the U.S. Colored Troops in Action David W. Blight, Elizabeth D. Leonard, Mia Bay, Harold Holzer Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 pm The King Years Taylor Branch, Bob Herbert SOLD OUT Thursday, February 28, 6:30 pm The White House Series: First Families Cokie Roberts, Kati Marton, Gil Troy, Lesley Stahl

marchSaturday, March 2, 7 pmNew York Magic with Matt WayneMatt Wayne Saturday, March 9, 9 am New Frontiers in the 21st Century Lawrence Husick, Toshi Yoshihara Sunday, March 10, 5 pm My Share of the Task Stanley A. McChrystal, Roger Berkowitz, Walter Russell Mead Tuesday, March 12, 6:30 pm The Patriarch, Part II: Joe and Jack Kennedy David Nasaw Friday, March 15, 7 pm Concert It’s Been a Long, Long Time: Songs of Longing and Joy from World War II Jay Leonhart and surprise guests Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 pm Seward: Lincoln’s Indispensable Man Walter Stahr, Louis P. Masur Thursday, March 28, 6:30 pm Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America’s Fight Over World War II Lynne Olson, Tom Brokaw

aprilTuesday, April 2, 6:30 pmGrant and ShermanJohn F. Marszalek, Harold Holzer Friday, April 5, 7 pm Concert The Life and Music of Judy Garland Jay Leonhart and surprise guests Saturday, April 6, 9 am Forebodings of Armageddon Michael S. Neiberg, John H. Maurer Thursday, April 11, 6:30 pm Home with Toni Morrison Toni Morrison, Bob Herbert Thursday, April 18, 6:30 pm Eastside vs. Westside Barry Lewis Saturday, April 20, 9 am–12:00 pm WWII & NYC: The Rise and Decline of New York City Mike Wallace, Ken Jackson

mayThursday, May 2, 6:30 pmSwing Time: Times Square and Coney Island Barry Lewis Saturday, May 4, 9 am New Thinking on the American Revolution Marc A. Genest, Edward G. Lengel Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 pm Three Days at Gettysburg, Part II Harold Holzer, John F. Marszalek, James M. McPherson Friday, May 10, 7 pm Concert Frank Sinatra: “Here’s to Blue Eyes!” Jay Leonhart and surprise guests Monday, May 13, 6:30 pm The Civil War in 50 Objects Harold Holzer, Eric Foner Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 pm The Roberts Court Marcia Coyle, Linda Greenhouse Saturday, May 18, 7 pm New York Magic with Matt Wayne Matt Wayne Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 pm The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe Rick Atkinson, Steve Coll

JuneTuesday, June 4, 6:30 pm Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America’s House in Order Richard N. Haass, Roger Hertog Saturday, June 8, 9 am Pacific War Turning Point: Midway or Guadalcanal? Craig L. Symonds, Richard B. Frank Sunday, June 9, 5 pm Greenwich Village in the 1930s Barry Lewis Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 pm Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence Joseph J. Ellis, Stacy Schiff Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 pm The Great Degeneration Niall Ferguson Friday, June 21, 7–10 pm Swing Time Ball: Dinner Dance at New-York Historical Society Arthur Murray Dance Center dancers Sunday, June 23, 5 pm Art Deco of the 1930s Barry Lewis Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 pm Larry Kramer and The Normal Heart Larry Kramer, Joe Mantello, Tony Kushner

FebruaryMonday, February 4, 11 amJohn Rogers: American Stories Gallery TourKimberly Orcutt

marchSaturday, March 23, 11 amThe Civil War Draft Riots Walking TourBarnet Schecter

aprilMonday, April 22, 11 amAudubon’s Aviary Gallery TourRoberta Olson

ongoingTuesdays and Fridays, 3:30–4:30 pmLittle New-Yorkers Sundays, 11:30am–12:30pm Macy’s Sunday Story Time Select Sundays, 3 pm Reading Into History Family Book Club

FebruarySaturday, February 9, 2–3:30pmHablemos de la Historia y del Arte Monday, February 18, 12–4 pm The History of Chocolate with American Heritage Chocolate®

marchSundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 1-3 pmSunday Scholars: Hands on History for Teens Saturday, March 9, 2–3:30pm Hablemos de la Historia y del Arte

Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10, 2 pmBird Tales: Folk Tales from Around the World Sundays, March 3 and 10, 1 pm Mostly Magic with Matt Wayne Sunday, March 24, 12:30 pm Meet the Author Avi – Sophia’s War Monday, March 25 – Thursday, March 28, 9am–4pm Camp History

aprilSundays, April 7 and 14, 1-3 pmSunday Scholars: Hands on History for Teens Sunday, April 7, 12:30 pm A Journey with Purpose: Gail Becker, Joshua Miller, and Facing History and Ourselves Sunday, April 14, 1:30 pm You Were There! Lincoln’s Assassination

Saturday, April 20, 2–3:30pm Hablemos de la Historia y del Arte Sunday, April 21, 1 pm Mostly Magic with Matt Wayne Sunday, April 28, 1:30 pm Coyote’s Dance – Live Performance

maySunday, May 5, 1:30 pmDavid Grover – Kids’ Concert Saturday, May 11, 2–3:30pm Hablemos de la Historia y del Arte Sunday, May 19, 1 pm Mostly Magic with Matt Wayne

June & JulySaturday, June 8, 2–3:30pmHablemos de la Historia y del Arte

Select Sundays in June & JulySummer in the City: Family Film Series

FebruaryFriday, February 1, 7 pmCasablanca (1942)Kati Marton, David Denby Friday, February 8, 7 pm The Third Man (1949) Kati Marton, David Denby

marchFriday, March 1, 7 pmYoung Mr. Lincoln (1939)Harold Holzer, Ron Simon Friday, March 8, 7 pm Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) Harold Holzer, Ron Simon Friday, March 22, 7 pm The Gang’s All Here (1943) Will Friedwald

Friday, March 29, 7 pm That Hamilton Woman (1941) Michael Korda

aprilFriday, April 19, 7 pm Wuthering Heights (1939)Catherine Wyler, Lesley Stahl

mayFriday, May 3, 7 pm Foreign Correspondent (1940)Adam Gopnik, Richard Brody Friday, May 17, 7 pm In a Lonely Place (1950) Adam Gopnik, Richard Brody Friday, May 24, 7 pm Anchors Aweigh (1945) Will Friedwald, Ron Simon

Friday, May 31, 7 pm I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) Thelma Schoonmaker

JuneFriday, June 7, 7 pmThey Were Expendable (1945)Craig L. Symonds, Mary Owen, Ron Simon Friday, June 14, 7 pm Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) Ted Widmer Friday, June 28, 7 pm Dodsworth (1936) Catherine Wyler

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maySunday, May 5, 9 amSpring Bird Walk 1Alan Messer Sunday, May 19, 9 am Spring Bird Walk 2 Alan Messer

JuneSunday, June 2, 11 amWorld War II and New York: Walking Tour of Lower ManhattanCal Snyder, Lucy Oakley Monday, June 10, 11 am AIDS in New York: The First Five Years Gallery Tour Jean Ashton

Monday, June 24, 11 amSwing Time: Reginald Marsh and Thirties New York Gallery TourBarbara Haskell Saturday, June 29, 9 am The Trees of Central Park: Summer Walk Leslie Day, Trudy Smoke


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Technology: Innovations and Expanding FrontiersTuesday, February 12, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Technology is developing at a breathtaking rate. It seems like every week some new innovation makes the “cutting edge” obsolete. In this program, Walter Isaacson and experts explore our digital future, what new innovations will change the way we live, and how the rapid development of technology poses new threats to our security. This program is part of a special series, conceived by Harold Newman, examining where we’ve been, where we are, and the complexities and possibilities of the world beyond tomorrow.

David E. Sanger is Chief Washington Correspondent of The New York Times. Walter Isaacson (moderator) is the CEO of the Aspen Institute and the author of Steve Jobs. Other speakers to be announced.

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Grand Central, Grand VisionThursday, February 7, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18) | SOLD OUT

More than a century ago, the New York Central Railroad married steel construction and electric train traction to a Beaux-Arts vision of the city that reimagined New York on a 20th century scale. Join us to look at American urbanism when cities — not suburbs — were on our minds and New York was emerging as a “world class capital.”

Barry Lewis is an architectural historian and host of a popular series of walking tours on PBS.

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Lincoln, Douglass, and the U.S. Colored Troops in ActionTuesday, February 19, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Under the terms of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union Army began re-cruiting so-called “colored” troops for the first time. This panel will explore the contri-butions, sacrifices, and chal-lenges faced by the Union’s extraordinary black fighting force, including the drama of Fort Wagner and the national shame of unequal pay.

David W. Blight is Director of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition at Yale. Elizabeth D. Leonard is the author of Men of Color to Arms! Black Soldiers, Indian Wars, and the Quest for Equality. Mia Bay is coauthor of the new book Freedom on My Mind, Volume 2: A History of African Americans with Documents. Harold Holzer (moderator) has written or edited more than 40 books on Lincoln and the Civil War era, including Emancipating Lincoln.

The King YearsTuesday, February 26, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

In 1955, on the first night of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, an untested, 26-year-old Baptist pastor made an impromptu speech that catapulted him into the public consciousness as one of the faces of the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement. Celebrated author Taylor Branch, in conversation with Bob Herbert, discusses the life and career of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the watershed moments in Civil Rights during King’s time.

Taylor Branch is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the landmark Civil Rights trilogy America in the King Years and the new collection, The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement. Bob Herbert (moderator) is a Distinguished Senior Fellow with Demos and a contributing editor at the American Prospect magazine.

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The Patriarch, Part II: Joe and Jack KennedyTuesday, March 12, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Celebrated historian David Nasaw returns to continue his discussion of Joseph P. Kennedy, the patriarch of America’s greatest political dynasty. In part two, Professor Nasaw focuses on Kennedy’s relationship with his son John F. Kennedy, who resurrected the family’s political reputation and captured the imagination of a generation.

David Nasaw is a professor of history at the CUNY Graduate Center and the author of The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy.

Seward: Lincoln’s Indispensable Man Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

William Henry Seward was one of the most important Americans of the 19th century: progressive governor of New York, outspoken federal senator, secretary of state during the Civil War and its aftermath, and a target of the assassins who killed Lincoln. Join us for an illuminating conversation about a complex and pivotal figure, Lincoln’s closest friend and adviser, and an early architect of America’s empire.

Walter Stahr is the author of John Jay: Founding Father and the new book Seward: Lincoln’s Indispensable Man. Louis P. Masur (moderator) is Professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University. He is the author of Lincoln’s Hundred Days.

Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America’s Fight Over World War II

Thursday, March 28, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

At the center of the debate over American intervention in World War II were the two most famous men in America: President Franklin D. Roosevelt and aviator Charles Lindbergh. The stakes could not have been higher; the combatants were larger than life. Join us for a frank discussion of the bitter clash that divided the nation, with the future of democracy and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance.

Lynne Olson is the author of Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America’s Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941. Tom Brokaw (moderator) was the Emmy Award-winning anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News from 1983 to 2004. He is the author of the book The Greatest Generation.

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The White House Series: First Families Thursday, February 28, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18) | SOLD OUT

Forty-three men have been elected to our nation’s high-est office and since the days of the Founding Fathers their private lives — and those of their families — have fasci-nated the American public. Join us as four experts trade tales of various First Families

and discuss how our presidents’ loved ones have influenced them through the years.

Cokie Roberts is a political commentator for ABC News and the author of Ladies of Liberty. Kati Marton is an award-winning journalist and the author of Paris: A Love Story. Gil Troy is Professor of History at McGill University. Lesley Stahl (moderator) has been a correspondent for “60 Minutes” since 1991.

New York Magic with Matt WayneSaturday, March 2, 7 pm | $30 (members $18) • Saturday, May 18, 7 pm | $30 (members $18)

In a city where architecture seems to defy gravity and buildings appear and disappear in the blink of an eye, New York has long served as a premier venue for the world’s most renowned magicians. From Harry Houdini to Al Flosso to Jeff Sheridan, the city continues to attract and foster entertainers from around the world. In keeping with this tradition, New-York Historical presents two evenings of dazzling fun with celebrity magician Matt Wayne.Please see page 26 for information on Sunday magic workshops led by Matt Wayne.

Matt Wayne is an American magician, actor, producer, and television personality best known for his work and skill as a performer of close-up magic.

My Share of the TaskSunday, March 10, 5 pm | $30 (members $18)

General (Ret.) Stanley A. McChrystal explores the major episodes and controversies of his eventful career, from his first day as a West Point plebe to his career in counterterrorism and as commanding officer of all U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan to his last day as a four-star general.

Stanley A. McChrystal is a retired four-star Army general and author of My Share of the Task.

Walter Russell Mead (co-moderator) is a Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College. Roger Berkowitz (co-moderator) is the Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities at Bard College.

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Grant and ShermanTuesday, April 2, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman were two of the most famous — and some might say infamous — generals of the American Civil War. Two historians gather to discuss the lives, careers, and complicated legacies of Grant and Sherman.

John F. Marszalek is executive director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association and the author of Sherman’s Other War Harold Holzer (moderator) is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than 40 books on Lincoln and the Civil War era.

Home with Toni MorrisonThursday, April 11, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Join us for a conversation between Bob Herbert and Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison about her latest novel, Home. The book tells the story of Frank Money, an angry veteran of the Korean War who, after traumatic experiences on the front lines, finds himself back in racist America with more than just physical scars.

Toni Morrison is the Nobel Prize-winning author of Beloved, Song of Solomon, and many others. Her new book is Home. Bob Herbert is a Distinguished Senior Fellow with Demos and a contributing editor at

the American Prospect magazine. He is a former New York Times columnist.

Eastside vs. WestsideThursday, April 18, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

By the end of the 19th century, Central Park West had become a bastion of middle class life and Fifth Avenue the boulevard of the very wealthy. Today the east side chateaux have almost all disappeared, but the middle class apartment buildings of the west side remain a vital part of the New York skyline. Join us for a colorful evening with Barry Lewis whose Eastside vs. Westside lecture returns by popular demand.


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WWII & NYC: The Rise and Decline of New York CitySaturday, April 20, 9 am – 12 pm | $60 (members $36)9 am — Registration and Continental Breakfast

From Dutch Backwater to the UN World War II was the culmination of a more than 300-year trajectory which catapulted New York from the edge of the world to its center. Not only did the city become the home of the United Nations, but it emerged as the cultural and economic seat of an American new-style empire.

Mike Wallace is a professor of history at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the CUNY Graduate Center. He is the coauthor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Gotham.

Resilient Metropolis: World War II and the Transformation of New York after 1945By the end of the second World War, New York had established itself as the cultural, financial, and economic capital of the world. But deindustrialization and suburbanization undermined the city to the extent that by 1975 it was on the verge of bankruptcy and collapse. What were the reasons for the city’s decline and how did it recover to become once again the greatest city in the world?

Kenneth T. Jackson is a history professor at Columbia University and the editor of the Encyclopedia of New York City. He is the chief historian for the exhibition WWII & NYC.

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In this lecture and slideshow, presented in anticipation of the new exhibition Swing Time: Reginald Marsh and Thirties New York, architectural historian Barry Lewis explores two major entertainment centers that were emerging in New York in the 1930s: Times Square and Coney Island. Marsh was fascinated by urban daily life, and in Manhattan and Brooklyn, these two public spaces provided the backdrop for the social lives of many New Yorkers.


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The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western EuropeTuesday, May 21, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

D-Day marked the commencement of the final campaign of the European war. Two authors tell the tale of the riveting series of events from the brutal fight in Normandy, the liberation of Paris, the disaster that was Operation Market Garden, the horrific Battle of the Bulge, and finally the thrust to the heart of the Third Reich.

Rick Atkinson is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945, the last volume in his monumental Liberation Trilogy. Steve Coll (moderator) is the president of the New America Foundation and a staff writer for The New Yorker.

Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America’s House in OrderTuesday, June 4, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

In the 21st century, the world seems in constant crisis. In his new book, Richard N. Haass argues that only by getting its own house in order can the United States reclaim its role as the primary director of global events and maintain that role in a world of unprecedented chaos.

Richard N. Haass is the president of the Council on Foreign Relations and former director of policy planning for the Department of State. Roger Hertog (moderator) is Chairman of the New-York Historical Society.

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Three Days at Gettysburg, Part IIWednesday, May 8, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

In July 1863, Union and Confederate troops met in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and in three days forever changed the course of American history. Three of America’s most renowned Civil War historians discuss one of the bloodiest and most haunting battles of the American Civil War

James M. McPherson, Professor Emeritus at Princeton, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian.

His latest book is War on the Waters. John F. Marszalek is executive director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association and the author of Sherman’s Other War. Harold Holzer (moderator) has written or edited more than 40 books on Lincoln and the Civil War and is a recipient of the National Humanities Medal.

The Civil War in 50 ObjectsMonday, May 13, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

From a soldier’s diary with the pencil still attached to John Brown’s pike, the Emancipation Proclamation, a Confederate Palmetto flag, and the leaves from Abraham Lincoln’s bier, Harold Holzer and Eric Foner provide a unique and intimate look at the Civil War through the New-York Historical Society’s renowned collection.

Harold Holzer has written or edited more than 40 books on Lincoln and the Civil War era, including The Civil War in 50 Objects, the companion volume to a new rotating display at the New-York Historical Society.

Eric Foner (moderator) is a Professor of History at Columbia University and a winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Bancroft Prize, Lincoln Prize, and many others.

The Roberts CourtTuesday, May 14, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

The Roberts Court sits at the center of a constitutional maelstrom. Two of the most prestigious Supreme Court experts discuss its direction under Chief Justice Roberts and trace the paths of recent landmark decisions on race, guns, immigration, campaign finance, and health care.

Marcia Coyle is the Chief Washington Correspondent for The National Law Journal and regularly appears on PBS’s “NewsHour.” She is the author of The Roberts Court. Linda Greenhouse (moderator) teaches at Yale Law School and writes a biweekly column on law for The New

York Times online. Her most recent book is The Supreme Court: A Very Short Introduction.

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Pacific War Turning Point: Midway or Guadalcanal?Saturday, June 8, 9 am – 12 pm | $60 (members $36)

9 am — Registration and Continental Breakfast

At the beginning of 1942, the Japanese were winning the Pacific War. Their preemptive strike at Pearl Harbor had crippled the American Battlefleet and in the ensuing six months they wrested an enormous maritime empire from the British, Dutch, and Americans. Then the war turned, with the iconic Battle of Midway, the Marine landings on Guadalcanal, and the bitter, bloody campaign for the Solomon Islands. In this program, two experts discuss the turning point of the war.

Richard B. Frank is the author of Guadalcanal and Downfall: The End of the Japanese Imperial Empire. He was a consultant and on-screen contributor to the HBO series “The Pacific.” Craig L. Symonds is professor emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and the author The Battle of Midway.

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Greenwich Village in the 1930sSunday, June 9, 5 pm | $30 (members $18)

In the sequel to his popular program on Greenwich Village, Barry Lewis returns, in conjunction with the exhibition Swing Time, to discuss the evolution of the Village in the 1930s. How did the Village change as New York and the nation moved from the carefree era of the ’20s to the more sobering decade of the ’30s?


Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American IndependenceTuesday, June 11, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Joseph J. Ellis and Stacy Schiff examine a crescendo moment in American history: the summer of 1776. The summer represented the most dramatic few months in the story of our country’s founding, when the 13 colonies came together and agreed to secede from the British Empire while Britain dispatched the largest armada ever to cross the Atlantic.

Joseph J. Ellis is a winner of the National Book Award and a former professor at Mount Holyoke College. His new book is Revolutionary

Summer: The Birth of American Independence. Stacy Schiff (moderator) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and the author, most recently, of Cleopatra.

The Great DegenerationWednesday, June 19, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Slowing growth, crushing debts, aging populations, anti-social behavior — what exactly is amiss with Western civilization? The answer, Niall Ferguson argues, is that our institutions are degenerating and that to slow the degeneration of the West’s once dominant civilization will take heroic leadership and radical reform.

Niall Ferguson is a professor of history at Harvard University and the author of many books, including The Great Degeneration.

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Swing Time Ball: Dinner Dance at New-York Historical SocietyFriday, June 21, 7 – 10 pm $165 (members $145)

Join us for a wonderful evening of ballroom dancing at the New-York Historical Society and enjoy a dazzling professional exhibition of dancing featuring swing, foxtrot, waltz, Argentine tango, Cha-cha, and more performed by Arthur Murray Dance Center dancers. Price includes a buffet dinner and guests are invited to visit the new exhibition Swing Time: Reginald Marsh and Thirties New York.

The Swing Time Ball is co-sponsored by the Arthur Murray Dance Center of Columbus Circle, New York.



Art Deco of the 1930sSunday, June 23, 5 pm | $30 (members $18)

Join architectural historian Barry Lewis for this Sunday program on New York’s Art Deco buildings of the 1930s. From the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings to more modest buildings about town, Art Deco was the dominant style of “Swing Time.”


Larry Kramer and The Normal HeartWednesday, June 26, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Debuting in 1985, Larry Kramer’s award-winning play The Normal Heart encapsulated the fear, confusion, and outrage of the early years of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City. In conjunction with the exhibition AIDS in New York: The First Five Years, this special program reflects on this critical period and the play’s lasting significance.

Larry Kramer, a public health advocate and the cofounder of Gay Men’s Health Crisis, is the playwright of The Normal Heart. Special guests include actor/director Joe Mantello, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the 2011 revival of the play. Tony Kushner (moderator) is the screenwriter of Lincoln and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Angels in America.

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Forebodings of ArmageddonSaturday, April 6, 9 am–12:15 pm | $60 (members $36)

9:30 am: Europe on the Eve of the Great WarThe common explanation for the outbreak of World War I depicts Europe as a minefield of nationalism, needing only the slightest pressure to set off an explosion of passion that would rip the continent apart. But was that really the case? Michael S. Neiberg, Professor of History in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the U.S. Army War College and one of the world’s leading authorities on World War I, offers an alternate view.

11 am: Churchill and the Nazi Menace During the 1930sJohn H. Maurer, senior fellow of FPRI and Chair of the Strategy and Policy Department at the U.S. Naval War College, examines Winston Churchill’s assessment of the darkening international scene during the 1930s, his efforts to spur British rearmament, and how Britain’s economic condition, domestic politics, and strategic position inhibited a more effective response to the menace posed by Hitler’s Germany.

New Thinking on the American RevolutionSaturday, May 4, 9 am–12:15 pm | $60 (members $36)

9:30 am: Strategic Communication in the American RevolutionOutmatched by the most dominant military power of the 18th century, the American rebels compensated by constructing a sophisticated insurgent network. Marc A. Genest, Forrest Sherman Chair of Public Diplomacy in the Strategy and Policy Department at the U.S. Naval War College, discusses how the Americans’ utilization of public diplomacy, propaganda, and covert operations undercut British conventional military advantages.

11 am: The Savior of Our Country: Remembering Gen. George WashingtonEdward G. Lengel, editor-in-chief of The Papers of George Washington and one of the nation’s leading scholars of the life of George Washington, gives a fresh and frank look at General Washington as a military commander, offering insights into his strengths and weaknesses.

9 am — registration and Continental breakfast for all programs.

Please visit nyhistory.org/programs for more information on programs.

Old Wars, New Threats a series of saturday programs presented in collaboration with the Foreign Policy research institute New Frontiers in the 21st CenturySaturday, March 9, 9 am–12:15 pm | $60 (members $36)

9:30 am: A Layman’s Guide to CyberwarIn a presentation that has been lauded by former National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane, Lawrence Husick, co-chair of the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Center for the Study of Terrorism, examines why the cyberwars of the future are the next great threat to national security, military capabilities, and civilian systems and infrastructure.

11 am: Imagining Conflict with China – and Avoiding ItWith the rapid expansion of China’s economy has come the rise of its military power and the enlargement of its regional and global aspirations. Is China on a trajectory that will bring it into conflict with the United States? Toshi Yoshihara is John A. van Beuren Chair of Asia-Pacific Studies at the U.S. Naval War College.

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World War II and Its Legacy in Film Organized in conjunction with WWII & NYC Friday, March 1, 7 pm • Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) 100 minutesSpeakers: Harold Holzer, Ron Simon Friday, March 8, 7 pm • Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) 110 minutes Speakers: Harold Holzer, Ron Simon Friday, March 22, 7 pm • The Gang’s All Here (1943) 103 minutes Speaker: Will Friedwald Friday, March 29, 7 pm • That Hamilton Woman (1941) 128 minutes Speaker: Michael Korda Friday, April 19, 7 pm • Wuthering Heights (1939) 103 minutes Speakers: Catherine Wyler, Lesley Stahl Friday, May 3, 7 pm • Foreign Correspondent (1940) 120 minutes Speakers: Adam Gopnik, Richard Brody Friday, May 17, 7 pm • In a Lonely Place (1950) 94 minutes Speakers: Adam Gopnik, Richard Brody Friday, May 24, 7 pm • Anchors Aweigh (1945) 143 minutes Speakers: Will Friedwald, Ron Simon Friday, May 31, 7 pm • I Know Where I’m Going! (1945) 88 minutes Speaker: Thelma Schoonmaker Friday, June 7, 7 pm • They Were Expendable (1945) 135 minutes Speakers: Craig L. Symonds, Mary Owen, Ron Simon

Swing Time Films Organized in conjunction with Swing Time: Reginald Marsh and Thirties New York Friday, June 14, 7 pm • Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) 115 minutesSpeaker: Ted Widmer Friday, June 28, 7 pm • Dodsworth (1936) 101 minutesSpeaker: Catherine Wyler

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Free Friday night ConcertsJay Leonhart, Family & Friends This spring the New-York Historical Society proudly presents three major musical concerts featuring Jay Leonhart, his family, friends, and special guests.

Entrance to the concerts is free. No advanced reservations. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 pm. Auditorium doors open at 6:30 pm (unless otherwise noted).

For details and the latest information on our upcoming concerts and performers, please visit nyhistory.org/programs.

Friday, March 15, 7 pm

It’s Been a Long, Long Time: Songs of Longing and Joy from World War IIFriday, April 5, 7 pm

The Life and Music of Judy GarlandFriday, May 10, 7 pm

Frank Sinatra: “Here’s To Blue Eyes!”

Jay Leonhart, a world-renowned bassist and songwriter, has been performing professionally for more than 50 years. Throughout his illustrious career he has performed with many of the legendary musicians of the 20th century, including Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Barbara Cook, among others. He has recorded numerous solo albums and continues to tour nationally.

bernard and irene schwartz Classic Film series: Pay-as-you-wish Friday nights!Join us for the New-York Historical Society’s film series, featuring opening remarks by notable directors, writers, actors, and historians.

For more information on our featured films and speakers, please visit nyhistory.org/programs or call (212) 485-9205. Entrance to the film series is included with Museum Admission during New-York Historical’s Pay-as-you-wish Friday Nights (6-8 pm). No advanced reservations. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 pm. Auditorium doors open at 6:30 pm (unless otherwise noted).



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John Rogers: American Stories Gallery TourMonday, February 4, 11 am | Program $30 (members $18)

In his lifetime, John Rogers sold over 80,000 works. His plasters carried on a deeply rooted American genre tradition and embraced subjects from the Civil War to domestic life to popular theater and literary themes. Curator Kimberly Orcutt guides this tour of the stunning exhibition. Gallery tours are limited to 35 guests per tour. Please buy tickets in advance.

Kimberly Orcutt is Henry Luce Foundation Curator of American Art at the New-York Historical Society and curator of John Rogers: American Stories.

The Civil War Draft Riots Walking TourSaturday, March 23, 11 am | Program $30 (members $18)

Join historian Barnet Schecter for an in-depth look at the festering racial and class conflicts that produced the deadliest riots in American history: the 1863 Draft Riots. Walking tours are limited to 35 guests per tour. Please buy tickets in advance.

Barnet Schecter is the author of George Washington’s America: A Biography Through His Maps and The Devil’s Own Work: The Civil War Draft Riots and the Fight to Reconstruct America.

Spring Migration Walks in the RambleSpring Bird Walk 1: Sunday May 5, 9 am | $30 (members $18)Spring Bird Walk 2: Sunday May 19, 9 am | $30 (members $18)

Central Park’s 38-acre Ramble is a bird watcher’s paradise, where more than 270 species have been spotted in a single year. Journey with wildlife artist and illustrator Alan Messer to some of the most magical places in the Ramble, discovering along the way both resident and migrating birds. During the spring migration in May, delight in the colorful warblers, hummingbirds, tanagers, and thrushes. Walking tours are limited to 35 guests per tour. Please buy tickets in advance.

Alan Messer is a wildlife artist and illustrator of books, field guides, and periodicals. He is a former president of the Linnaean Society of New York. His paintings may be viewed at alanmesser.net.

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Audubon’s Aviary Gallery TourMonday, April 22, 11 am | Program $30 (members $18)

Curator Roberta Olson leads a tour of the first installment of a sweeping three-part exhibition that will showcase every masterpiece from New-York Historical’s unparalleled collection of John James Audubon’s preparatory watercolors for The Birds of America (1827–38), supplemented by major loans of some “early birds” by Audubon. Gallery tours are limited to 35 guests per tour. Please buy tickets in advance.

Roberta Olson is Curator of Drawings at the New-York Historical Society and the curator of Audubon’s Aviary: Part I of the Complete Flock.

World War II and New York: Walking Tour of Lower ManhattanSunday, June 2, 11 am | Program $30 (members $18)

From Battery Park to the Army Ocean Terminal, New York Harbor vividly records the city’s role in WWII. Join us to hear the story of the harbor and its people in wartime and explore how New York City remembers those who fought to protect the free world. Walking tours are limited to 35 guests per tour. Please buy tickets in advance.

Cal Snyder is the author of Out of Fire and Valor: The War Memorials of New York City from the Revolution to 9/11. Lucy Oakley is Head of Education and Programs at NYU’s Grey Art Gallery.

AIDS in New York: The First Five Years Gallery TourMonday, June 10, 11 am | Program $30 (members $18)

Jean Ashton leads a gallery tour exploring the impact of the AIDS epidemic on personal lives, public health and medical practices, culture, and politics in New York City and the nation. Gallery tours are limited to 35 guests per tour. Please buy tickets in advance.

Jean Ashton is Senior Director, Resources and Programs at the New-York Historical Society and curator of AIDS in New York: The First Five Years.

Swing Time: Reginald Marsh and Thirties New York Gallery TourMonday, June 24, 11 am | Program $30 (members $18)

In paintings, prints, watercolors, and photographs, Reginald Marsh captured the animation and visual turbulence that made urban New York life an exhilarating spectacle. In this intimate gallery tour led by curator Barbara Haskell, experience New York in the 1930s as Marsh viewed it. Gallery tours are limited to 35 guests per tour. Please buy tickets in advance.

Barbara Haskell is curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the curator of the exhibition Swing Time: Reginald Marsh and Thirties New York.

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take Your seat in historyThe robert h. smith auditorium, our new, state-of-the-art theater, can accommodate an expanded sched-ule of the new-York historical society’s evening lectures, performances, special events and educational programs, in addition to a multimedia cinematic experience for museum visitors of all ages.

Sponsor your seat today! We invite you to “take Your seat in history” with a gift of $1,000. Your message, name or the name of another you wish to honor will appear on a beautiful plaque on one of our auditorium seats.

to learn more, please visit www.nyhistory.org/takeyourseat or call (212) 485-9235.

Fundersin addition to the generous support of individual donors, the new-York historical society would like to thank the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies for their support:

Corporate 42nd street Development Corporationalcoaamerican architectural, inc.american Express Companyanchin, block & anchin LLParnold & Porter LLPbank of americabloombergbnP Paribasbrooklyn brewerybrunello CucinellibtigCablevisionCauldwell Wingate CompanyCenterbridge PartnersCollins stewart LLCCon EdisonCredit suisseCrown holdings, inc.Eli Wilner & CompanyThe Estée Lauder Companies, inc.Frank Crystal & Co., inc.general atlanticgoldman sachs heartland breweryiDt Corporationinvestment technology group, inc.JPmorgan Chase & Co.King Cole audio Visual service, inc.Knight Capital group, inc.KPmg LLPKramer Levin naftalis & Frankel LLPKynikos associates LPLehman CollegeLend Leasemacquarie group Foundationmacy’s / macy’s Foundationmizuho securities Usamorgan stanleynew York University

new York Yankeesnouveau Elevator industries, inc.Pfizer inc.Platt byard Dovell White architects LLPPook Diemont & ohl, inc.Porterfield & Lowenthal, LLCProskauer rose LLPsoros Fund managementtime Warner, inc.Unified FieldVerizonViacom, inc.Wachtell, Lipton, rosen & KatzWarburg realtyZiff brothers investments

Foundation The achelis and bodman Foundationsarmand g. Erpf Fund, inc.The barker Welfare FoundationThe bay and Paul Foundations, inc.booth Ferris FoundationThe City University of new YorkThe Coby FoundationThe nathan Cummings FoundationThe irene Diamond Fund, inc.The max and Victoria Dreyfus

Foundation, inc.The Ford FoundationFurthermore: a program of the J. m.

Kaplan Fundmalcolm gibbs FoundationThe gilder Lehrman institute of american

historyThe goodman memorial Foundationgraham Windhamgreater hudson heritage networkThe hearst Foundation, inc.The mr. and mrs. raymond J. horowitz

Foundation for the arts, inc.The inner Circle, inc.

The angela and scott Jaggar FoundationJazz at Lincoln CenterThe Leon Levy FoundationThe henry Luce FoundationThe andrew W. mellon FoundationThe new York Community trustPeck stacpoole FoundationThe rice Family Foundationmay and samuel rudin Family

Foundation, inc.The Pinkerton Foundationresearch Foundation of The City

University of new Yorkrobertson Foundationsansom Foundation, inc.sarah i. schieffelin residuary trustThe Peter Jay sharp FoundationThe starr Foundationterra Foundation for american artThe Vidda FoundationThe h.W. Wilson Foundation, inc.anonymous

government Dormitory authority of the state of new YorkEmpire state Development Corporationinstitute of museum and Library servicesnational Endowment for the artsnational Endowment for the humanitiesnew York City Department for the agingnew York City Department of Cultural

affairs, in partnership with the City Councilnew York City Department of Design and Constructionnew York state Council on the artsnew York state Education Department,

new York state LibraryU.s. Department of Education

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Acclaimed restaurateur Stephen Starr, of Buddakan and Morimoto, brings casual elegance to the New-York Historical Society. Caffè Storico features dishes inspired by classic Italian cicchetti, or small plates, as well as handmade artisanal pastas. The dining destination serves lunch, dinner, a late afternoon menu and brunch on the weekends. Don’t miss the Sunday evening prix fixe — 3 courses for $28!

Restaurant hours are Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 10 pm. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Museum admission is not required; entrance on 77th Street. To view menus or to make reservations, please visit www.caffestorico.com or call (212) 485-9211.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR EVENING LECTURES AND CONVERSATIONSWhen you pre-order your ticket for a public program, for an extra $10 you can enjoy a pre-program glass of wine at Caffè Storico and we will reserve a priority seat for you. Select the “package ticket” option online and stop by Caffè Storico prior to the event. Cannot be purchased at time of program; drink must be redeemed before program begins. A full bar selection is also available; beverages exceeding $10 will be charged the a la carte menu price difference at time of redemption. Availability is limited.

TASTE OF NEW YORK WINESTake a different look at the history of New York this summer through the New-York Historical Society’s wine tasting series. Wine tasting events featuring New York vineyards will take place at 4 pm on select Saturdays throughout the summer. Full program information will be available to the public starting in early spring and tickets (which include Museum Admission) will be available for purchase at www.nyhistory.org or by calling (212) 485-9268.


The Trees of Central Park: Summer WalkSaturday, June 29, 9 am | Program $30 (members $18)

Home to over 100 species of trees, Central Park is a superb place to observe specimens both native and transplant alike. Journey through the park and learn how to identify some of the trees that call it home. Walking tours are limited to 35 guests per tour. Please buy tickets in advance.

Leslie Day is a biology and life-science teacher at The Elisabeth Morrow School and author of Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City, illustrated by Trudy Smoke, who has studied botanical illustration at the New York Botanical Garden since 2004.

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The History of Chocolate with American Heritage Chocolate®Monday, February 18, 12 – 4 pmChocolate was not always sold as a candy bar! See, smell, and taste chocolate as our forefathers enjoyed it in Colonial America. Ambassadors from The Historic Division of Mars will tell chocolate’s rich story from ‘bean-to-beverage’ by grinding cocoa beans, adding spices like red pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and heating up American Heritage Chocolate® for you to taste. Don’t forget to get your own to bring home!

Bird Tales: Folk Tales from Around the WorldSaturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10, 2 pmJoin folklorist Bill Gordh and celebrate bird heroes, tricksters, and villains. Don’t forget to visit Audubon’s Aviary to see the Birds of America!

Mostly Magic with Matt Wayne Sundays, March 3 and 10, April 21, May 19, 1 pmCelebrity magician Matt Wayne breaks down one trick per session — from the history to the techniques. Tricks range from card-based to

mind reading. Kids will get hands-on practice and guidance during the class, and will take home materials to continue learning at home. Sign up for all four! Ages 8 - 14.

$20 per child per session ($15 members). Registration required; contact [email protected].

Hablemos de la Historia y del ArteSaturdays, February 9, March 9, April 20, May 11, June 8, 2 – 3:30 pmLook, imagine, draw, and create! Families explore history through art making in this Spanish-language gallery and studio program. Ages 4 - 10.

$5 per person. Registration required; contact [email protected].

Meet the Author Avi – Sophia’s WarSunday, March 24, 12:30 pmHear beloved children’s book author, Avi, as he reads from Sophia’s War, talks about digging into the American Revolution, and takes questions from you, the audience! Avi

will be available to sign books after the program.

Camp HistoryMonday, March 25 – Thursday, March 28, 9 am – 4 pmTime travel through the centuries! Put your imagination to work in the museum galleries creating hands-on projects that culminate with building a unique exhibition that reveals the stories of our city and our country. Ages 11 - 13.

$500 ($400 for members). Registration required; contact [email protected].

*Please note, this program has been rescheduled from February due to the change in the public school schedule.

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A Journey with PurposeGail Becker, Joshua Miller, and Facing History and OurselvesSunday, April 7, 12:30 pmStrongly recommended for ages 9 and up.

How can we talk about the toughest parts of our history with our children? To mark Yom HaShoah this unique intergenerational family program presents the award winning 2012 short film A Journey with Purpose, which documents three generations of the Becker family on their return to Auschwitz-Birkenau. We will be joined by the filmmaker Gail Becker and her son Joshua, as well as members of the organization Facing History and Ourselves.

“I wanted Joshua to hear from his grandfather what happened there and to see, firsthand, where it happened. It wasn’t just history. It was his history.” - Gail Becker

You Were There! Lincoln’s AssassinationSunday, April 14, 1:30 pmBe transported to the days and months sur-rounding Abraham Lincoln’s assassination with author Barry Dennenberg as he reads from his book Lincoln Shot! What were the initial reports? Who was abetting John Wil-

kes Booth? Dennenberg’s books use a reportage style to bring the events of April 14, 1865 to life and make them unfold before young readers’ eyes. Barry Dennenberg will be available to sign books after the program.

Coyote’s Dance – Live PerformanceSunday, April 28, 1:30 pmThe coyote is both a clown and a teacher on a humorous journey of deceit and adventure! This dance-play presented by Treehouse Shakers recounts the exploits of the coyote, an important animal among many North American Indian Nations.

David Grover – ConcertSunday May 5, 1:30 pmFolk singer and children’s musician David Grover will entertain participants, young and old, in this concert of American standards, as well as some of David’s favorite songs for kids. To register for a special songwriting workshop with David on Sunday, May 5, please contact [email protected]

“David Grover knows how to make great music. It’s that simple.” - Parents Guide to Children’s Media

“…This is pure, earnest old-school folk music. And it works just as well for kids now as it did then.” - Cookie Magazine

Summer in the City: Family Film SeriesSundays in June and JulyVisit nyhistory.org/childrens-museum for program detailsAcquaint your kids with the classics! Kick back and enjoy these movies together that feature New York City. Films include Muppets Take Manhattan, West Side Story, and Newsies!

Sunday Scholars: Hands on History for TeensSundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and April 7, 14, 1 – 3 pmSunday Scholars is a six-week program for history-loving high school students that offers an exciting opportunity to research objects within the New-York Historical Society’s extensive collection of historical artifacts and create a multimedia project that tells their story. The program is designed for students with a passion for New York City history and an interest in creating a media narrative that is both informative and entertaining.

Free with Family Membership or $125 per student for Non-Members.

For more information and to apply, visit: www.nyhistory.org/education/students/sunday-scholars.

Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2013.

ONGOING PROGRAMSReading Into History Family Book ClubSelect Sundays, 3 pmSee www.nyhistory.org/childrens-museum for date, book, and author listings. Each month families gather to discuss the month’s read, hear from the author, and see authentic related objects and documents. Ages 9-12.

Little New-YorkersTuesdays and Fridays, 3:30 pmThe youngest New-Yorkers explore their city through singing, stories, and activities. Ages 3 - 5.

Macy’s Sunday Story TimeSundays, 11:30 amFamilies discover more about New York history through tales of the past. Ages 4 - 7. Support for this program provided by The Macy’s Foundation.

Family Learning ProgramsEngaging and Challenging Programs for the Whole Family Visit nyhistory.org/childrens-museum for more program details!

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Join today and receive discounted tickets to most public programs, among other very special benefits.

The support of our members helps us mount more than 100 riveting public programs on history and current events each year, as well as an ongoing roster of exciting permanent and special exhibits. together with our members, we are making history matter.

all membership levels include:4 Unlimited free admission for one to the

new-York historical society museum & Library and Dimenna Children’s history museum

4 Discounted tickets to most public programs

4 10% discount at the museum store and Caffè storico

4 invitations to members-only events

4 membership in the Empire state reciprocal Program

membership

For more information, call (212) 485-9279 or email: [email protected]

visit our website: www.nyhistory.org/support

by mail:Complete form and return with payment to membership office n-Yhs170 Central Park Westnew York, nY 10024Fax: (212) 874-8706

individual($75 / Tax-deductible: $75)

All the benefits listed on opposite page for one

Dual($110 / Tax-deductible: $110)

All the benefits of Individual membership for two adults at the same residence

Family($150 / Tax-deductible: $125)

• Unlimited free admission to the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library and DiMenna Children’s History Museum for two adults at the same residence and children under the age of 18

• Complimentary ticket to one Family Program of your choosing

• Invitation to our family-friendly Thanksgiving Eve event and to select Family Programs throughout the year

• Family membership level required to host a birthday party in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum

Young Friend($175 / Tax-deductible: $125)

All the benefits of Individual membership, plus:• Exclusive events for young

professionals, including curator-led behind-the-scenes tours

Friend($250 / Tax-deductible: $200)

All the benefits of Family membership, plus:• Two complimentary tickets to

a Public or Family Program of your choice, with concierge reservation services through the Membership Office

• Invitations to additional members-only receptions

Patron Family($500 / Tax-deductible: $400)

All the benefits of Friend and Family membership, plus:• Four complimentary tickets to a

Public or Family Program of your choice, with concierge reservation services through the Membership Office

• Private tour with a Museum docent (by appointment through the Membership Office)

• Two guest passes for admission to the Museum to share with friends, family, or colleagues

benefactor($1,000 / Tax-deductible: $850)

All the benefits of Patron Family membership, plus:• One Family membership to give as

a gift• Invitations to two exclusive behind-

the-scenes, hands-on Family Programs on American History

• Listing in the New-York Historical Society Annual Report

gotham Fellow($2,500 / Tax-deductible: $2,300)

All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:• Four guest passes for admission to

the Museum to share with friends, family, or colleagues

• Invitations to private curatorial talks on special exhibitions, the Museum collection, and Library archives

Frederick Douglass Councill Members of the Frederick Douglass Council enjoy special access to our new Civil Rights Gallery along with other exhibitions and programs. For more information call (212) 485-9279 or email [email protected]

Dimenna Children’s history museum Leadership Councill The DiMenna Children’s History Museum offers children an enchanting introduction to the world of history. Leadership Council members receive special benefits and exclusive access to a variety of programs for children ages 4-13. Parents also receive special benefits. For more information, please call (212) 485-9240, or e-mail [email protected].

Chairman’s CouncilThe Chairman’s Council is dedicated to securing the New-York Historical Society’s future as preeminent in American history. Members participate in numerous exclusive events, including the annual Weekend with History. For more information, please call (212) 485-9221 or e-mail [email protected].

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general informationTuesday to Thursday & Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm, Friday, 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm

$15 Adults, $12 Seniors (65+)/Educators/Active Military (active military in uniform are free), $10 Students, $5 Kids (5-13), Children under 5 are free. Friday nights from 6 – 8 pm admission is “Pay-as-you-wish.”

Unless noted: $30 (members $18)

Tuesday to Friday, 9 am – 3 pm, Saturday 10 am – 1 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. The Library is closed on Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Use of the Library is free.

Trained docents give one-hour tours of the permanent collections. Tours depart from the Monumental Treasures display on the first floor at 2 pm.

Acclaimed restaurateur Stephen Starr brings casual elegance to the New-York Historical Society. Caffè Storico features dishes inspired by classic Italian cicchetti, or small plates, as well as handmade artisanal pastas. Restaurant hours are Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 10 pm. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.

To help you navigate and learn more about the New York and the Nation installations in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History, our smartphone app features videos with curators and historians as well as high-resolution images and audio descriptions for more than 150 objects on display.

Subway: B or C train to 81st Street and Central Park West. Bus: M10 to 77th Street, M79 to 81st Street and Central Park West. Public Parking Garages: (all are located between Broadway and Amsterdam) Wilfred Street Garage, 203 West 77th Street, (212) 362-2308; Tri-Star Parking, 207 West 76th Street, (212) 496-8553; Carousel Parking, 201 West 75th Street, (212) 874-0581.

To receive e-mail notices and updates for upcoming events, activities and programs, please e-mail us at [email protected] with “e-mail announcements” in the subject line.

Our facilities, galleries and auditorium are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair accessible entrance is located at 2 West 77th Street. Wheelchairs are available to

visitors free of charge. It is advisable to reserve in advance by calling (212) 485-9200 or (212) 873-7489 (TTY). Please ask security for assistance when you arrive.

Most exhibition audio and video, including all media in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, is accessible to t-coil hearing aid users. T-coil compatible

audio guides are available for the Luce Center permanent collections as well as select exhibitions and are free with admission. Headsets and neckloops are also available. Please inquire at the admissions desk.

museum & store hours

museum admission

Program admission:

Library hours:

Free Daily guided tours:

Caffè storico:

Download our Free app at nyhistory.org/visit(iPhone/iPad/android):

Directions:

E-mail notices:

services for Visitors with mobility impairments:

services for Visitors Who are Deaf or hard of hearing:

The Auditorium is equipped with an infrared assistive listening system. Headsets and t-coil compatible versions are available. Please ask a staff

member at the auditorium entrance or the membership desk for assistance.

All New-York Historical Society exhibition films are open captioned.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available (by appointment) to accompany scheduled docent or educator-led group tours. To schedule an

ASL group visit, please contact [email protected] or call (212) 485-9232.

Text for all exhibitions is available in Large Print. Please pick up a copy either at the admissions desk, near the exhibition entrances, or download them from

nyhistory.org/visit/accessibility-amenities.

If you need more information about accessibility. Please either email your questions to [email protected], or you can call (212) 485-9232 or (212) 873-7489 (TTY).

services for Visitors Who are blind or Visually impaired

new-York historical society Floor Plan

Fourth FloorThe Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture

1 Paintings 2 Audubon 3 Portraits of the City 4 Tiffany Glass 5 Furniture 6 Decorative Objects (Silver, Glass and Ceramics) 7 Tools for Home and Trade 8 Sculpture and Folk Art 9 Historic Relics and Artifacts from 9/11 10 Temporary Exhibitions 11 East Mezzanine: Coins, Military, Firefighting, Urban Archaeology 12 North Mezzanine: Toys, Jewelry Accessories, Textiles 13 Paintings Storage

second Floor 1 Patricia D. Klingenstein Library 2 Civil Rights Gallery 3-5 The Luman Reed Galleries 6 Dexter Hall 7 Barbara Knowles Debs Education Center 8 Departments of Prints, Photographs and Architectural Collections (by appointment only) 9 Cabinet Gallery

First Floor 1 Admissions/Coat Check 2 Membership 3 Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History (Great Hall) 4 Robert H. Smith Auditorium 5 Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History (South Gallery) 6 West Gallery 7 Museum Store 8 Rotunda 9 Restaurant

Lower Level 1 DiMenna Children’s History Museum 2 Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library 3 Classroom 1 4 Classroom 2


Vice Chairs reina marin bassini and Emilio bassiniCharles Cahnbarbara Knowles Debs and richard a.

DebsJudith K. and Jamie DimonJohn r. DossPatricia DunningtonJudi FlomThe Everett Foundationmary ann FribourgLucy and William FriedmanJames grantmr. and mrs. gurnee F. harthelen and Edward hintzCharlene Wang howe and David s.

howeLyn and seth KallerKate Kelly and george F. schweitzermr. and mrs. Peter Kimmelmanseth a. Klarmanruth and sidney LapidusVivien Liu and alan D. hillikerThe Caroline m. Lowndes Foundationmr. and mrs. Peter L. malkinmarc o. mayerPaula and tom mcinerneysandy mintzalex munroe and robert rosenkranznancy newcomb and John hargravesnancy and morris W. offitmary Jo otsea and richard h. brownnancy Perlman and Thomas D.

KlingensteinKaren and Charles PhillipsPatti and James PieresonJoan and Fred PittmanKimba Wood richardson and Frank

richardsonali and Lew sandersDonna and marvin schwartzFay and William shutzermr. and mrs. Thomas W. smithnancy and burt staniarJoan and michael steinbergJudy and michael steinhardtharriet and Warren stephensLaurie and sy sternbergnicki and harold tannerJohn L. Thomsonbillie tischThe honorable merryl h. tisch and

James s. tischmelissa Vail and norman selbybarbara Vogelsteinsue ann Weinbergbarbara and David Zalaznick

members anonymous (2)nira and Kenneth abramowitzLorraine and richard abramsonJacqueline adamsarthur s. ainsbergKay allairemr. and mrs. martin b. amdurarnhold Foundation, inc.bunny and bill beekmanbialkin Family Foundationroberta and stanley bogenElizabeth and george boltresbelinda and Charles bralverildiko and gilbert butlerJane and Donald Cecilanne J. and Thomas J. Chartersrita Clearyanne E. Cohenstephen a. Cohenterry and Douglas CooperCarolyn and george Coxgail and richard Eldenhoward L. EllinPeter m. Engelanne Farley and Peter C. heinLisa FieldEllen Flamm and richard PetersonPeter m. FlaniganCharlotte and William Fordsusan m. Frame and ira millsteinCharlotte K. Frank and marvin Lefflerirene and richard FraryLinda s. and robert a. Friedmantully m. Friedmanamy and sid goodfriendJanine gordon and alvin schechterPatricia a. and mark r. gordonDiane and Paul guentherLynn and martin halbfingerbetsy harvin and travis andersonJohn a. herfortronnie heymanJohn W. holman, Jr.hannah and Lon Jacobsbrian a. Kaneann Kaplan and robert FippingerJudy and Earle Kazis Foundation FundDoris Kempnersusan and robert Kleinmr. and mrs. Lee P. Klingensteinbruce KovnerKim and simon Krinskynancy Kuhn and bernard nussbaumKaren Landau and rodney W. nicholsJoann and todd LangDalia and Larry Leedsgail and alan Levensteinmartin r. Lewis

marianne and tarky Lombardi, Jr.bertil and Elizabeth LundqvistJoanne and norman matthewsCindy and rich mcKinneyDoris and gilbert meisterronay and richard menschelhoward P. milstein / Emigrant banksandra and Lowell mintzLouise mirrer and David halleDinny and Lester morseamanda and neal moszkowskisarah E. nash and michael s. sylvesterJohn L. nau iiiLynn and harry o’mealiatrina and mike overlockCarolyn PalmerJudith stern Pecksuzanne PeckPzena Charitable Foundationmichael QuinnEllen and richard rampellDavid reddenCarol and Joseph reich / The Pumpkin

FoundationJean margo reid and richard P. briefshaiza rizavi and Jonathan FriedlandElizabeth and Felix rohatynJoanna s. and Daniel rosesusan and Elihu roseCharles rosenblumamy C. rothmaia rubin and Jonathan babkowPamela and arthur sandersbarbara a. schatz and Frederick P.

schafferrandi schatz and Joseph s. allerhandsara Lee and axel schupfErica and Eric schwartzElizabeth and stanley D. scottmelanie shorin and greg s. FeldmanLois and arthur stainmanVada and ted stanleyJudith and stephen steinLiz and Emanuel sternLeila and mickey strausElizabeth b. strickler and mark t.

galloglyszilvia tanenbaumLaurie m. tischbarbara and Donald tobertova Friedler Usdan and Ernest

rubensteinnaomi and Ernest von simsonEric J. Wallachmargaret Wellington and William

ConstantineJudy and Josh Westonhope and grant WinthropCarol and Lawrence Zicklin

board of trustees helen appelJames baskerWilliam beekmannorman benzaquenJudith roth berkowitzFranci J. blassbergDavid blightric burnsJames s. Chanosravenel b. Curry iiisusan Frier DanilowElizabeth b. Daterbarbara Knowles DebsJoseph a. Dimennaniall Fergusonhenry Louis gates, Jr.buzzy geduldrichard gilderJames grantmartin J. grossEdward r. hintzKenneth t. JacksonLon JacobsDavid m. KennedyPatricia Klingensteinsidney LapidusLewis E. Lehrmanglen s. Lewyira a. Lipmantarky Lombardi, Jr.Jon meachamCarl b. mengesJohn monskymorris W. offitThe honorable george E. Patakirussell P. PennoyerCharles Phillipsstuart J. rabinrichard reissCharles m. royceThomas a. saunders iiibenno schmidtbernard schwartzmichelle smithErnest tollersonira Unschuldsue ann Weinbergmichael Weisbergbyron r. Wien

Chairman’s CoUnCiL

Chair Pam b. schafler

Co-chairs helen and robert appelnorman s. benzaquenJudy and howard berkowitzFranci blassberg and Joe riceJames s. ChanosLois Chiles and richard gildersonya and Dev Chodrysuzanne and rich Clarybeth and ravenel b. Currysusan and greg DanilowElizabeth b. Dater and Wm. mitchell Jennings, Jr.scott m. DelmanDiana and Joe DimennaLawrence n. FieldCaroline Fitzgibbons and tad smithbuzzy geduld / Cougar FoundationKristin r. gervasio and stuart J. rabinahuva and martin J. grosssusan and roger hertogPatricia and John Klingensteinmr. and mrs. Lewis E. Lehrmanh.F. LenfestCheryl and glen LewyCordelia and Carl mengesJennifer and John monskyruth and harold newmanhelen and russell Pennoyerbonnie and richard reiss, Jr.mr. and mrs. Charles m. royceCarol and Lawrence sapermr. and mrs. Thomas a. saunders iiiPam and scott schaflerirene and bernard L. schwartzPaul singermichelle smithKatherine and Vincent tetialice and Thomas tischira L. UnschuldLeah and michael Weisberganita and byron Wien

nEW-YorK historiCaL soCiEtY

board of trustees & Chairman’s Council List

Chairmanroger hertog

Vice ChairPam b. schafler

President & CEoLouise mirrer

List as of november 30, 2012


34 35to purchase t ickets online visit nyhistory.org/programsnew-York historica l society

space rentalThe New-York Historical Society is a striking, sophisticated venue for events of all kinds. Our beautiful, newly renovated landmark building is the perfect venue for hosting anything from a daytime meeting in our state-of-the-art auditorium to a seated dinner or reception in our exhibit halls. Your guests are bound to enjoy the best of New York and our nation’s history during their experience here!

ContaCt:to request an informational brochure, please contact our meetings and Events Department at (212) 485-9294 or [email protected]

Explore the storeShop for New York gifts, Audubon prints, books and catalogues, jewelry, apparel, cards, and more at the New-York Historical Society Museum Store. Become a member and receive a 10% discount on store purchases. Proceeds from the sale of all merchandise are used to support the museum and library.

ContaCt:(212) 485-9203 or [email protected]

50+ ClubNew-York Historical Society members, 50 years of age and above, are entitled to free membership in our 50+ Club, which offers a History Book Club and Pho-tography Club.

ContaCt:For more information, contact the membership office at (212) 485-9279 or [email protected]

group VisitsFor groups of ten or more adults or college students, we offer discounted admission as well as private, guided tours. Tours are available of temporary exhibitions including WWII & NYC and Audubon’s Aviary. We also offer permanent collection highlights tours including Objects Tell Stories: The Revolutionary War and Objects Tell Stories: The History of New York. Each group member receives a 10% discount in the Museum Store, an audio headset unit, and a two-for-one coupon for future general admission tickets.

ContaCt:For more information, please contact ben Levinsohn at (212) 873-3400, ext. 352 or [email protected]. For K-12 school group visits, call (212) 485-9293.

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Program registration

Program admission unless noted: $30 (members $18)

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BY TELEPHONE: (212) 485-9268 to charge your order, 9 am – 5 pm daily.

BY MAIL: Complete the coupon with charge information or enclose a check payable to the New-York Historical Society and return to:New-York Historical Society, Program Tickets 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024.Please include a daytime phone number and e-mail.

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