The Dead March – July 2010
At the New York Historical Society:
The Grateful Dead Archive is one of the most significant popular cultural collections from the second half of the twentieth century. It documents the Dead’s incredible creative activity and influence in contemporary music history from 1965 to 1995, including the phenomenon of the Deadheads, the band’s extensive network of devoted fans, and the band’s highly unusual and successful musical business ventures.
This exhibition will offer a selection of original documents, programs, newsletters, posters, cover art, photographs, tickets and stickers concerning the Dead, its individual members, tours and performances, productions, and business with specific regard to the Dead’s New York City associations. A selection of stage props, tour exhibit material, and, of course, tee-shirts will give dimension and visual impact to the exhibition.