October 2012 Family Programs N-Y Historical Society
170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 873-3400
FAMILY PROGRAM LISTINGS
October 2012
The DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society is the first-ever museum bringing American history to life through the eyes of children, where kids plus history equals serious fun! Kids of all ages become History Detectives by delivering a presidential address at the First President kiosk, learning about the lives of youngsters who lived in New York City from the late seventeenth through the twentieth centuries, or using the Historical Viewfinder to see sites in New York City change over time.
October Family Programs:
October 5, 6 2012 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
October 7, 2012 2:00 pm
Ages 8 and up
What was daily life in New York like during World War II? Meet four New Yorkers in this exhibition family guide and explore the past together
Thursdays October 4, 11, 18, 25 2012 3:30-5:30 pm
No preregistration required. Free with Museum Admission.
Ages 6 and up
Drop in to try your skills at one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world.
Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Fridays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
DiMenna Children’s History Museum
Free with Museum Admission, for ages 3 – 5
Each class will include story readings, time with historic toys, free exploration, a special Little New-Yorkers hello song, and time in DCHM OR a craft project. The time in DCHM/craft project will alternate each week.
Saturdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sundays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Find election-related objects big and small – from the balustrade George Washington stood behind at Federal Hall, to one of John F. Kennedy’s election buttons – in our scavenger hunt for families.
Friday, October 5, 6:00 pm
All ages learn the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and other swing-style dances with Pierre Dulaine’s Dancing Classrooms. Bring your dancing shoes!
Saturday, October 6, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Ages 5 - 9
Look, imagine, draw and create! Families explore history through art making in this educator-led gallery and studio program. Participants will be inspired by different paintings in the galleries and will then create their own personal masterpieces.
Sunday, October 14, 21, 28 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free with Family Membership or $125 per student for Non-Members
Sunday Scholars is a six-week program for history-loving high school students, grades 10–12, offering an opportunity to research objects within the New-York Historical’s collection of historical artifacts and create a multi-media project that tells their story. The program is designed for students with a passion for New York City history. RSVP to sunday.scholars@nyhistory.org by October 1, 2012.
Sunday Story Hour
October 7, 14, 21, 28 11:30 am
October 7, 2012
WWII
While some fought battles in the war, others fought to keep families alive. Be inspired by a young girl’s determination to help others while her father fought in World War II. Afterwards, learn more in the New-York Historical Society’s exhibit WWII & NYC.
One Thousand Tracings by Lita Judge
October 14, 2012
Giddyup!
Horses used to rule the city’s streets, but why not anymore? Learn about the history of horses in New York City and Brooklyn’s last remaining horse stable.
Stable by Ted Lewin
October 21, 2012
Growing Up in the City
What things do you do on a typical day? Follow in the footsteps of young Henry and learn what makes his days so glorious.
A Glorious Day by Amy Schwartz
October 28, 2012
Halloween
Rhyme and run through the scary tale of the headless horseman from Sleepy Hollow, New York. Be careful – he might start following you!
Sleepy Hollow and the Road You’d Better Not Follow by Donna Davies
More Family Programs:
FAMILY CLUBHOUSE AT DIMENNACHILDRENSHISTORYMUSEUM.ORG
On-line interactive site for families and kids ages 8 – 12
Play our on-line games:
Sloppy Copy
Meet New Amsterdam
Catch up on history through our blog;
Hear about this month’s historical fiction read.
Post drawings, ask questions, check out what other kids are creating—all inspired by the objects and documents at the New-York Historical Society. Created by educators and historians, this is a clubhouse for history fans!
INFORMATION HOTLINE:
To reach Museum’s offices call: (212) 873-3400
ONLINE INFORMATION:
For more information on DiMenna Children’s History Museum programs call: (212) 485-9293
To RSVP for an Education program above please email: familyprograms@nyhistory.org
MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS:
Tuesday - 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 (5-13) - $5
Children (4 and under) - free
