January 2012 Family Programs N-Y Historical Society
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 873-3400 www.nyhistory.org
FAMILY PROGRAM LISTINGS
January 2012
Family Programs:
Sunday Story Hour
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Every Sunday from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum
Free with museum admission
From the 17th century to the 21st, through fiction and through fact, hear tales of NYC and the people who made it great. Visitwww.nyhistory.org for a schedule of stories and storytellers.
Sunday January 8
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Subway Lines
What subway do you take? Hear stories about the NYC subways system and learn about its history.
Sunday January 15, 2012
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
A Child Named Martin
What was Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood like? Learn about Martin’s family and upbringing.
Sunday January 22, 2012
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
A-Z NYC
Explore the alphabet and the city – find hidden letters and connections in these tales.
Sunday January 29, 2012
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
City Under Snow
How does a big city react to snow? Some people play in it, some people have to clean it up! Hear both sides in these stories of big snows in the city.
DiMenna Children's History Museum Scavenger Hunt
Saturdays and Sundays in January.
January 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29
1 pm
Families team up and head out with a list of clues that take them on a trip around the children’s museum. Prizes for participation!
THE FAMILY ALBUM
Monday, January 16, 11:30 am
Location: New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY, 10024
Free with Family Membership or Daily Admission.
We all have precious photographs and documents that we wish to preserve and treasure. But how to do it? Meet Alan Balicki, our Senior Conservator, who will share the tools and materials he uses to preserve the past here at New York City's oldest museum. Then work with a talented teaching artist to create a lovely, simple and sturdy family album to take home and get you started. Parents and children will work together to create an album that will showcase and preserve the images, documents and objects they value the most.
Living History Days:
1st Rhode Island Regiment (Continental)
Saturday, January 7, 10 am
As the first all-Black regiment in America, the 1st Rhode Island Regiment was assembled into service in late 1776 and early 1777. The Regiment fought in the battle of Newport in 1778, spent the infamous winter at Valley Forge, and participated in the Yorktown campaign without receiving any post-war compensation for their efforts. Since 2002, the 1st Rhode Island re-enactors have portrayed the regiment by recreating battles and encampments and presenting programs to audiences in an attempt to educate them about the role of African-Americans in the war effort.
11TH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT (CONTINENTAL)
Saturday, January 14, 10 am
The original 11th Pennsylvania Regiment was one of the five Pennsylvania regiments authorized for the Continental Army on October 25, 1776. Some 14 months later, it was absorbed into the 10th Pennsylvania Regiment in connection with the general restructuring, which took effect on July 1, 1778. The commander of the 11th Pennsylvania throughout its service was Col. Richard Humpton, who, by virtue of his greater seniority, became commander of the 10th Pennsylvania when the two regiments were consolidated. The unit saw action at the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown. The regiment encamped in Valley Forge throughout the brutal winter with George Washington’s army and partook in the following Battle of Monmouth. The modern-day 11th Pennsylvania Regiment is a Philadelphia based reenactment unit dedicated to the preservation of history and the accurate interpretation of the military and civilian roles of men, women and children in 18th Century America for the education of the general public.
HIS MAJESTY’S 22ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (BRITISH)
Saturday, January 21, 10 am
Serving in the New England Theater, His Majesty’s 22nd Regiment of Foot participated in the siege of Boston, the battle of Long Island, the occupation of New York City, and various campaigns in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The current re-enactment group, as members of the British Brigade, works to research and recreate a battalion company of the regiment. While traveling as far away as England, the group has portrayed daily camp life, drills and military field tactics for the 18th-century British soldier.
42nd ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT OF FOOT (BRITISH)
Saturday, January 28, 10 am
The 42nd Royal Regiment of Foot was raised in the Scottish Highlands in 1740 and landed in Long Island, NY, in 1776 to serve under General Howe during the capturing of New York. Soldiers of the regiment wore a full plaid (or belted plaid) uniform, which served a variety of purposes: as an article of clothing, as a sleep roll, and as a knapsack for carrying food and other items. However, Highlanders were not permitted to wear plaid unless they enlisted in the regiments of the crown army. The uniform coat served as an identification of the army to which its wearer belonged. As a result, the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment wore a typical British regimental coat and uniform of the day with a slight alteration, without the coattail to accommodate the full plaid. The Regiment played a role in the defeat of George Washington in the Battle of Long Island. They also saw action in the battles of Harlem, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth.
INFORMATION HOTLINE:
To reach Museum’s offices call: (212) 873-3400
ONLINE INFORMATION:
www.nyhistory.org
For more information on DiMenna Children’s History Museum programs: 212-485-9293
To RSVP for a Education program above please email: familyprograms@nyhistory.org
MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
Friday: 10 am-8 pm (pay as you wish from 6 pm-8 pm)
Saturday: 10 am-6 pm
Sunday: 11 am-5 pm
MUSEUM ADMISSION:
Adults - $15
Teachers and Seniors - $12
Students - $10
Children (7-13)- $5
Children (under 7) -free
