During weekends and summers in the pre-Stonewall era, gay men and women, including many New Yorkers, traveled to the secluded beach town of Cherry Grove on Fire Island where they found opportunities for sexual exploration and self-expression—behavior that was both stigmatized and criminalized in the straight world.
A special permanent gallery on New-York Historical’s fourth floor features a detailed re-creation of the White House Oval Office, where presidents have exercised their powers, duties, and responsibilities since 1909. Visitors to New-York Historical can explore the Oval Office and hear audio recordings of presidential musings.
Electing the House is a collection of learning resources to explore how voting patterns have changed over time. Interactive maps, videos and Tweets are included to learn how the House of Representatives has evolved via the history of elections. Find you own district, use the slider tool and see how voting has changed in your […]
Through the Indigenous Digital Archive, the U.S. National Archives holds 374 of the Ratified Indian Treaties. Here you can view them for the first time with key historic works that provide context to the agreements made and the histories of our shared lands.
How do we live healthier and more compassionate lives through food? Join integrative nutritionist Haile Thomas to learn about how we work toward our best selves by fueling our bodies, the vessels that support us every day.
Join us every Wednesday around noon for new short videos featuring everything from the quirky to the fascinating about St. Mary's County and Southern Maryland.
Join the NC Maritime Museum at Southport in taking a deeper look into what it was like to work in the longest running crab factory in Southport, C.B. Caroon Crab Factory. The seafood industry has a rich history in Southport, NC. A great deal of the work on and off of the water was done […]
Are the tactics used by suffragists to fight for political power still effective? Suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment marked an important moment in the progression of women’s participation in our democracy and civic life. Yet it was an imperfect victory, and one that stands neither as a beginning nor an end, but […]
Remembering Lincoln: How did people around the United States feel after the death of President Abraham Lincoln? What did they say? Browse through their responses as they dealt with a time of uncertainty and grief.
Explore the Garden at the Murray-Dick-Fawcett House. The small lot, which contains 1770s timber frame and brick dwelling, and a small garden, was one of the few buildings in existence in the area during the American Revolution. Reflect on the formation of our nation in this urban garden.
Listen to John Levy discuss his experiences as a jazz musician during the time of segregation and explore other relevant sources.
Wendy Oxenhorn speaks about her work with Children of Substance, an organization formed to help the children of substance abusers, and Street News, a newspaper created to provide legitimate employment for NYC panhandlers.