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Past Events

A group of visitors stands in a museum gallery beneath a large illuminated sign reading “THE OCCUPIED CITY,” listening to a curator and viewing wall-mounted exhibition panels in a modern, well-lit space.

For Educators Thursday, June 4, 9:00am

Educator Workshop: Underrepresented Stories in Revolutionary New York

Inspired by our latest exhibition, The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution, this day of professional learning explores perspectives on the American Revolution that have been historically excluded or underrepresented.

Photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Benjamin Spock and Monsignor Rice of Pittsburgh at the Solidarity Day Parade in New York City on April 15, 1967.

For Educators Tuesday, January 12, 5:00pm

Civil Rights in New York: From School Boycotts to ‘Beyond Vietnam’

In honor of MLK Day 2021, explore the history and legacy of the civil rights movement in New York City in this free online workshop for educators. 1.5 CTLE hours.

A group of young activists and journalists stand in front of a mobile x-ray truck, which is flying a Puerto Rican flag.

For Educators Thursday, November 12, 5:00pm

“For the People’s Health”: Advocating for Accessible Healthcare in NYC

Join us for this free online workshop examining how Puerto Rican activists mobilized for free, accessible healthcare for communities of color fifty years ago. 1.5 CTLE.

For Educators Tuesday, October 27, 5:00pm

Voting, Race, and the Battle for Full Women's Suffrage

In this free online workshop, explore the complex history and contemporary legacy of women’s fight to win the vote. 1.5 CTLE.

Image shows a flyer for the New York City school boycott on February 3, 1964. The flyer features a photo of a Black boy staring out a broken school window. Under the photo is a quotation: “I don’t have a good integrated school.”

For Educators Thursday, October 15, 5:00pm

The Fight for Education Equity in New York City

Join us for this free online workshop exploring the intersections of activism, education, and the history of the movement to desegregate New York City schools. 2 CTLE.

Two maps of New York City – one a residential zoning map used by banks in the 1930s and the other an artistic rendering from 2019 – that offer two different looks at economic disparities in the city. o images is in the email that accompanies this request.

For Educators Thursday, October 1, 5:00pm

Tracing the Legacy of Housing Discrimination in NYC

Join us for this free online workshop exploring the history and legacy of housing discrimination in our city and how New Yorkers fought for change. 1.5 CTLE.