Talks

Bethesda Fountain: A black-and-white photograph shows a winged angel statue standing atop a large fountain, arms gently extended as water cascades below against a bright, open sky.

For Adults Thursday, February 19, 6:30pm

Carving History

Explore the work and life of Emma Stebbins and her partner, actor Charlotte Cushman, centering Angel of the Waters at Bethesda Fountain as both a monumental artwork and a feminist intervention.

Visitors walking up the front steps of the Museum of the City of New York with flag of Ireland in background.

For Adults Saturday, March 7, 11:00am

Irish New York: Art, Culture, and the City

Experience the artistry and culture of Irish New York at a daylong festival showcasing the city’s rich Irish roots and dynamic present.

For Adults Tuesday, March 10, 6:30pm

The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lecture in Urban History: Language City

Explore the stories of New Yorkers fighting to save languages on the brink of extinction.

For Adults Thursday, April 9, 6:30pm

Fashion of the Gilded Age

Step into the world of Gilded Age New York through the spectacle of women’s fashion, where lavish gowns signaled wealth, status, and social ambition.

Two people smiling next to traditional clothing of George Washington

For Adults Thursday, May 7, 6:30pm

Fashion of the Founding Fathers: George Washington