Past Events

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Past Events

Two people photographing and looking at a display made out of gingerbread with a crowd in the background.

For Educators Wednesday, December 17, 4:30pm

Educator Evening: Winter in the City Celebration

Join us at the Museum of the City of New York for a festive evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible educators who have engaged with our programs throughout the year.

A black and white photograph of a crowd gathered in support of candidate Shirley Chisholm. Several people are smiling and holding up signs supporting her campaign for president.

For Educators Tuesday, November 5, 9:00am

Election Day Educator Event: Shirley Chisholm and Civics: From NYC to the Nation’s Capital

Join us for a free, full day of professional learning for PK-12 educators exploring civic connections for your students through the life of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to run for president on a major party ticket.

Four women observe a display in a gallery.

For Educators Wednesday, September 18, 3:00pm

Open House for Educators: School-Year Kickoff

Join us at the Museum of the City of New York for a FREE open house and jump-start your school year with an evening of refreshments and learning!

A group of educators sitting around a table listening to a facilitator against a backdrop of a brightly colored mural.

For Educators Monday, August 5, 9:00am

P Credit Course: People of New York: How Individuals Shape History

Educators! Join us this summer for an immersive, interactive, and meaningful in-person course for K-12 educators and explore NYC through the lives of New Yorkers who have shaped and been shaped by the city they call home.

Poet Amiri Baraka performing with a group of jazz musicians on a stage

For Educators Saturday, May 11, 12:00pm

Poetry as Pedagogy: Jazz and Poetry: Avant-Gardes of Resistance

This workshop will focus on the importance of jazz traditions for New York poetry and politics, exploring the interrelation between resistance music and poetry and how we can use both forms of media to more deeply engage our students.

A man and a young girl in traditional clothing sing in front of a turquoise backdrop.

For Educators Saturday, May 4, 11:00am

We Are Still Here! Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend – Day 1

Enjoy music and dance performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, and activities for all ages during of our inaugural celebration weekend of Lunaapeew/Lenape cultural heritage and NYC's Indigenous community.