November Programs and Exhibitions at N-Y Historical Society
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
170 Central Park West, New York, N.Y. 212-873-3400 www.nyhistory.org
EXHIBITION AND PROGRAM LISTINGS
November 2009
170 Central Park West, New York, N.Y. 212-873-3400 www.nyhistory.org
EXHIBITION AND PROGRAM LISTINGS
November 2009
EXHIBITIONS
FDR's Brain Trust and the Beginning of the New Deal
November 6, 2009 - March 25, 2010
During the 1932 Presidential primary, FDR gathered around him a core group of political, economic, and legal scholars, many from Columbia University. This "Brain Trust" became the central component of the New Deal. The exhibition focuses on the three key members of the Brain Trust, Raymond Moley, Rexford Tugwell, and Adolph Berle, and two of the cabinet members with whom they worked to bring about FDR's radical changes, Frances Perkins and Harry Hopkins.
John Brown: The Abolitionist And His Legacy
through March 25, 2010
Planned by the Gilder Lehrman Institute in collaboration with N-YHS
October 16, 2009 marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's doomed raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859. Brown, an ardent abolitionist who believed in racial equality, embraced violence as a means to end slavery. Executed in 1859, he has been both vilified as a murderer and celebrated as a martyr. This exhibition of rare materials from the Gilder Lehrman Collection and N-YHS explores Brown's beliefs and activities at a critical juncture in American history and invites us to ponder the struggle for civil rights down to the present.
Lincoln and New York
through March 25, 2010
From the launch of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 campaign with a speech at Cooper Union through the unprecedented outpouring of grief at his funeral procession in 1865, New York City played a surprisingly central role in the career of the sixteenth President—and Lincoln, in turn, had an impact on New York that was vast, and remains vastly underappreciated. Now, for the first time, a museum exhibition will trace the crucial relationship between America’s greatest President and its greatest city, when the New-York Historical Society presents Lincoln and New York. The culminating presentation in the Historical Society’s Lincoln Year of exhibitions, events, and public programs, this extraordinary display of original artifacts, iconic images, and highly significant period documents is the Historical Society’s major contribution to the nation’s Lincoln Bicentennial.
Dutch New York Between East and West: The World of Margrieta van Varick
September 18, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Presented at the Bard Graduate Center, 18 West 86th Street
Dutch New York explores the life, times, and possessions of a fascinating woman and her family. Born in the Netherlands, Margrieta van Varick (1649-1695) spent the better part of her life at the extremes of the Dutch colonial works: in Malacca (now Malaysia) and Flatbush (now Brooklyn). Arriving in Flatbush with her minister husband, Rudolphus, in 1686, she set up a textile shop, having brought with her an astonishing array of Eastern and European goods. We know about the wealth of objects thanks to an inventory taken in 1696 documenting her personal and commercial belongings. The groundbreaking research for this exhibition, drawing on the rich and deep collections of the Society and with selected loans from other museums in the U.S. and abroad, and its accompanying catalogue makes an original contribution to the histories of New York City, Dutch colonial and commercial networks, lives of women in the Dutch overseas colonies, and material culture of New York under Dutch and English rule. The exhibition has been curated by Marybeth De Filippis, Assistant Curator of American Art at the N-YHS and a BGC graduate; Deborah L. Krohn, Associate Professor and Coordinator for History and Theory of Museums at the BGC; and Peter N. Miller, Dean and Chair of Academic Programs at the BGC.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
THE FUTURE A SERIES OF EXPERT DISCUSSIONS
Monday, November 9, 6:00 pm
The Future of New York
Michael Goodwin, Hon. George Pataki, Richard Ravitch, James Tisch, Fred Siegel
The financial crisis is having a disproportionate impact on New York, not only because we've lost major Wall Street firms and damaged our employment base, but also because of the possible longer-term effect on real-estate values and higher state and city taxes. Few events have shocked a business ecosystem like this one; to help us understand where it all may lead, we bring together four civic leaders with different sets of personal and professional experiences.
November 6, 2009 - March 25, 2010
During the 1932 Presidential primary, FDR gathered around him a core group of political, economic, and legal scholars, many from Columbia University. This "Brain Trust" became the central component of the New Deal. The exhibition focuses on the three key members of the Brain Trust, Raymond Moley, Rexford Tugwell, and Adolph Berle, and two of the cabinet members with whom they worked to bring about FDR's radical changes, Frances Perkins and Harry Hopkins.
John Brown: The Abolitionist And His Legacy
through March 25, 2010
Planned by the Gilder Lehrman Institute in collaboration with N-YHS
October 16, 2009 marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's doomed raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859. Brown, an ardent abolitionist who believed in racial equality, embraced violence as a means to end slavery. Executed in 1859, he has been both vilified as a murderer and celebrated as a martyr. This exhibition of rare materials from the Gilder Lehrman Collection and N-YHS explores Brown's beliefs and activities at a critical juncture in American history and invites us to ponder the struggle for civil rights down to the present.
Lincoln and New York
through March 25, 2010
From the launch of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 campaign with a speech at Cooper Union through the unprecedented outpouring of grief at his funeral procession in 1865, New York City played a surprisingly central role in the career of the sixteenth President—and Lincoln, in turn, had an impact on New York that was vast, and remains vastly underappreciated. Now, for the first time, a museum exhibition will trace the crucial relationship between America’s greatest President and its greatest city, when the New-York Historical Society presents Lincoln and New York. The culminating presentation in the Historical Society’s Lincoln Year of exhibitions, events, and public programs, this extraordinary display of original artifacts, iconic images, and highly significant period documents is the Historical Society’s major contribution to the nation’s Lincoln Bicentennial.
Dutch New York Between East and West: The World of Margrieta van Varick
September 18, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Presented at the Bard Graduate Center, 18 West 86th Street
Dutch New York explores the life, times, and possessions of a fascinating woman and her family. Born in the Netherlands, Margrieta van Varick (1649-1695) spent the better part of her life at the extremes of the Dutch colonial works: in Malacca (now Malaysia) and Flatbush (now Brooklyn). Arriving in Flatbush with her minister husband, Rudolphus, in 1686, she set up a textile shop, having brought with her an astonishing array of Eastern and European goods. We know about the wealth of objects thanks to an inventory taken in 1696 documenting her personal and commercial belongings. The groundbreaking research for this exhibition, drawing on the rich and deep collections of the Society and with selected loans from other museums in the U.S. and abroad, and its accompanying catalogue makes an original contribution to the histories of New York City, Dutch colonial and commercial networks, lives of women in the Dutch overseas colonies, and material culture of New York under Dutch and English rule. The exhibition has been curated by Marybeth De Filippis, Assistant Curator of American Art at the N-YHS and a BGC graduate; Deborah L. Krohn, Associate Professor and Coordinator for History and Theory of Museums at the BGC; and Peter N. Miller, Dean and Chair of Academic Programs at the BGC.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
THE FUTURE A SERIES OF EXPERT DISCUSSIONS
Monday, November 9, 6:00 pm
The Future of New York
Michael Goodwin, Hon. George Pataki, Richard Ravitch, James Tisch, Fred Siegel
The financial crisis is having a disproportionate impact on New York, not only because we've lost major Wall Street firms and damaged our employment base, but also because of the possible longer-term effect on real-estate values and higher state and city taxes. Few events have shocked a business ecosystem like this one; to help us understand where it all may lead, we bring together four civic leaders with different sets of personal and professional experiences.
Monday, November 16, 6:00 pm
The Future of the U.S.A.
Roger Hertog, Richard Haass, Robert Kagan, R. Glenn Hubbard, Mortimer Zuckerman
It isn't just pessimists who harbor serious questions about the steps our country is taking in terms of military obligations, dependence on foreigners to fund our budget deficits, the value of the dollar, and dealings with new global competitors like India, Brazil and, especially, China. We have assembled a group of leading thinkers on these issues.
To Purchase Tickets go to www.smarttix.com. Click on New-York Historical Society link
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 pm
An Evening with Walter Isaacson
Walter Issacson is the President and CEO of the Aspen Institute and the former Chairman and CEO of CNN. He began his career with The Sunday Times of London, and in 1978, he joined the staff of Time magazine, serving in various capcities before being named editor in 1996. Celebrated for his work as a biographer, he is the author ofHenry Kissinger: A Biography, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, and most recently, Einstein: The Life of a Genius
The Future of the U.S.A.
Roger Hertog, Richard Haass, Robert Kagan, R. Glenn Hubbard, Mortimer Zuckerman
It isn't just pessimists who harbor serious questions about the steps our country is taking in terms of military obligations, dependence on foreigners to fund our budget deficits, the value of the dollar, and dealings with new global competitors like India, Brazil and, especially, China. We have assembled a group of leading thinkers on these issues.
To Purchase Tickets go to www.smarttix.com. Click on New-York Historical Society link
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 pm
An Evening with Walter Isaacson
Walter Issacson is the President and CEO of the Aspen Institute and the former Chairman and CEO of CNN. He began his career with The Sunday Times of London, and in 1978, he joined the staff of Time magazine, serving in various capcities before being named editor in 1996. Celebrated for his work as a biographer, he is the author ofHenry Kissinger: A Biography, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, and most recently, Einstein: The Life of a Genius
Thursday, November 5, 6:30 pm
The Evolution of the Upper West Side with Barry Lewis
Barry Lewis
Barry Lewis gives a special talk, tracing the evolution of Lincoln Center's Upper West Side surroundings, starting with the 18th century when the neighborhood was sylvan Bloomingdale, to the building of Lincoln Center and the high-rise towers of the last decade.
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 pm
America's Future, America's Constitution
Philip C. Bobbit, Robert C. Post, Benno Schmidt
America's Constitutional order has undergone revolutionary change from time to time during America's history. What do the constitutional revolutions of the past, such as the original Constitution, the Civil War Amendments, and the New Deal, suggest about deep Constitutional change in America's future?
Wednesday, November 11, 6:30 pm
Yankee Stadium Forever: College Football
Regis Philbin, Dave Anderson, Pete Dawkins, Paul Hornung, Tony Morante, Bert Sugar
In the first of a series of programs on historic sports events at Yankee Stadium, we explore the legendary Army vs. Notre Dame games and the popularity of college football in a bygone era. Journey back to the epic battles of the gridiron waged by some of the great powerhouses of the day when more than 74,000 fans filled the stadium—cheering on their teams in the Bronx.
Monday, November 16, 11:00 am
New York Painting Begins: 18th-Century Portraits Gallery Tour
Join curator Kimberly Orcutt for a tour of the Society's breathtaking exhibition of 18th-century portraits, a unique look not only at the paintings, but the period of New York's emergence as a cultural center.
Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 pm
Enemies of the People: My Family's Journey to America
Frank Rich, Kati Marton
Through use of now declassified secret police files, interviews, and personal memories, Hungarian-born journalist Kati Marton chronicles her parents' struggles under both the Nazi and Communist regimes. Marton's parents were journalists for American wire services and both were imprisoned by the Communists as enemies of the people. She is joined by New York Times columnist Frank Rich to speak about the human cost of the Cold War.
Thursday, November 19, 6:30 pm
The Draft Debate
Josiah Bunting III, Douglas Bandow
In 2009, the nation's Armed Forces comprise volunteers only. The Draft ended in December 31, 1972. Is conscription ever warranted? Under what circumstances? Does its present absence favor the rich, the privileged, the educated? A vigorous debate by two students of the issue.
To Purchase Tickets By Phone Call Smarttix (212) 868-4444 or visit www.smarttix.com
LIVING HISTORY DAYS
What was life like as a soldier during the Civil War? Visitors to the New-York Historical Society can find out as reenactors show what life was like for soldiers and civilians alike. The New-York Historical Society’s Living History Days series will take place on Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, in conjunction with the Society’s exhibit Lincoln and New York. The program is free with museum admission.
Civil War reenactors will display original weaponry and show visitors what life was like both on the battlefield and on the sidelines of the war on:
November 7: 57th Virginia Infantry, Co. B
November 14: 6th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops
November 21: 3rd U.S. Colored Infantry
November 27: Abraham Lincoln & 2nd New Jersey Brigade
November 28: 2nd New Jersey Brigade
MUSIC
The following performances are free with museum admission.
Mr. Lincoln, a play
Mr. Lincoln is an original play by Tom Klingenstein, which chronicles the reunion of two fictional characters who meet each other--and Lincoln--when he comes to New York in 1860 to deliver his Cooper Union speech. Mr. Lincoln is at once a touching and bittersweet tale of love and a celebration of the power of Lincoln's character and words, and his ability to inspire others. It was written to complement the New-York Historical Society's exhibition on Lincoln and New York.
Performances on:
Sunday, November 1, 2:00 pm; Saturday, November 7, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm; Sunday, November 8, 2:00 pm; Saturday, November 14, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm; Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm.
Sounds of the City Friday Concert Series
Performances by musicians from the Mannes College of Music
November 6, 6:30 pm: Sonata for Cello in Piano & Chamber Music
November 13, 6:30 pm: Chamber Music
November 20, 6:30pm: Evening of Song, Music for piano and voice
November 27, 6:30 pm: Chamber Music with guitar
INFORMATION HOTLINE:
To reach the Museum's offices, call: 212.873.3400.
ONLINE INFORMATION:
http://www.nyhistory.org
MUSEUM HOURS:
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 5:45 pm
Friday until 8:00 pm
ADMISSION:
Adults $12.00
Senior Citizens & Educators $9.00
Students $7.00
Children under 12 FREE
Museum Members FREE
Fridays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pay as you wish
The Evolution of the Upper West Side with Barry Lewis
Barry Lewis
Barry Lewis gives a special talk, tracing the evolution of Lincoln Center's Upper West Side surroundings, starting with the 18th century when the neighborhood was sylvan Bloomingdale, to the building of Lincoln Center and the high-rise towers of the last decade.
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 pm
America's Future, America's Constitution
Philip C. Bobbit, Robert C. Post, Benno Schmidt
America's Constitutional order has undergone revolutionary change from time to time during America's history. What do the constitutional revolutions of the past, such as the original Constitution, the Civil War Amendments, and the New Deal, suggest about deep Constitutional change in America's future?
Wednesday, November 11, 6:30 pm
Yankee Stadium Forever: College Football
Regis Philbin, Dave Anderson, Pete Dawkins, Paul Hornung, Tony Morante, Bert Sugar
In the first of a series of programs on historic sports events at Yankee Stadium, we explore the legendary Army vs. Notre Dame games and the popularity of college football in a bygone era. Journey back to the epic battles of the gridiron waged by some of the great powerhouses of the day when more than 74,000 fans filled the stadium—cheering on their teams in the Bronx.
Monday, November 16, 11:00 am
New York Painting Begins: 18th-Century Portraits Gallery Tour
Join curator Kimberly Orcutt for a tour of the Society's breathtaking exhibition of 18th-century portraits, a unique look not only at the paintings, but the period of New York's emergence as a cultural center.
Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 pm
Enemies of the People: My Family's Journey to America
Frank Rich, Kati Marton
Through use of now declassified secret police files, interviews, and personal memories, Hungarian-born journalist Kati Marton chronicles her parents' struggles under both the Nazi and Communist regimes. Marton's parents were journalists for American wire services and both were imprisoned by the Communists as enemies of the people. She is joined by New York Times columnist Frank Rich to speak about the human cost of the Cold War.
Thursday, November 19, 6:30 pm
The Draft Debate
Josiah Bunting III, Douglas Bandow
In 2009, the nation's Armed Forces comprise volunteers only. The Draft ended in December 31, 1972. Is conscription ever warranted? Under what circumstances? Does its present absence favor the rich, the privileged, the educated? A vigorous debate by two students of the issue.
To Purchase Tickets By Phone Call Smarttix (212) 868-4444 or visit www.smarttix.com
LIVING HISTORY DAYS
What was life like as a soldier during the Civil War? Visitors to the New-York Historical Society can find out as reenactors show what life was like for soldiers and civilians alike. The New-York Historical Society’s Living History Days series will take place on Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, in conjunction with the Society’s exhibit Lincoln and New York. The program is free with museum admission.
Civil War reenactors will display original weaponry and show visitors what life was like both on the battlefield and on the sidelines of the war on:
November 7: 57th Virginia Infantry, Co. B
November 14: 6th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops
November 21: 3rd U.S. Colored Infantry
November 27: Abraham Lincoln & 2nd New Jersey Brigade
November 28: 2nd New Jersey Brigade
MUSIC
The following performances are free with museum admission.
Mr. Lincoln, a play
Mr. Lincoln is an original play by Tom Klingenstein, which chronicles the reunion of two fictional characters who meet each other--and Lincoln--when he comes to New York in 1860 to deliver his Cooper Union speech. Mr. Lincoln is at once a touching and bittersweet tale of love and a celebration of the power of Lincoln's character and words, and his ability to inspire others. It was written to complement the New-York Historical Society's exhibition on Lincoln and New York.
Performances on:
Sunday, November 1, 2:00 pm; Saturday, November 7, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm; Sunday, November 8, 2:00 pm; Saturday, November 14, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm; Sunday, November 15, 2:00 pm.
Sounds of the City Friday Concert Series
Performances by musicians from the Mannes College of Music
November 6, 6:30 pm: Sonata for Cello in Piano & Chamber Music
November 13, 6:30 pm: Chamber Music
November 20, 6:30pm: Evening of Song, Music for piano and voice
November 27, 6:30 pm: Chamber Music with guitar
INFORMATION HOTLINE:
To reach the Museum's offices, call: 212.873.3400.
ONLINE INFORMATION:
http://www.nyhistory.org
MUSEUM HOURS:
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 5:45 pm
Friday until 8:00 pm
ADMISSION:
Adults $12.00
Senior Citizens & Educators $9.00
Students $7.00
Children under 12 FREE
Museum Members FREE
Fridays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pay as you wish
