The Civil War in 50 Objects Family Scavenger Hunt
The Civil War in 50 Objects Family Scavenger Hunt
Based on the book The Civil War in 50 Objects by Harold Holzer and the New-York Historical Society, this hunt takes families around all four floors of our museum to find hidden Civil War objects. Can you spot the daguerrotype of a former slave? What about the painting of lieutenant Henry B. Hidden? Print out the hunt here, and bring it in for one free children's admission!
The Grand Design: Strategy and the U.S. Civil War
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In collaboration with the New-York Historical Society and Oxford University Press, the Bryant Park Reading Room presents a series of free lectures to stimulate your mind on popular topics including politics, biography, Civil War history, and more.
Lincoln's Code: The Laws of War in American History
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In collaboration with the New-York Historical Society and Oxford University Press, the Bryant Park Reading Room presents a series of free lectures to stimulate your mind on popular topics including politics, biography, Civil War history, and more.
The Civil War: A Concise History
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In collaboration with the New-York Historical Society and Oxford University Press, the Bryant Park Reading Room presents a series of free lectures to stimulate your mind on popular topics including politics, biography, Civil War history, and more.
War on the Waters: The Union and Confederate Navies, 1861-1865
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In collaboration with the New-York Historical Society and Oxford University Press, the Bryant Park Reading Room presents a series of free lectures to stimulate your mind on popular topics including politics, biography, Civil War history, and more.
The Civil War in 50 Objects
Visitors will receive an installation guide to inspire their exploration of the special artifacts and artworks on display, which includes Louis Lang’s massive and iconic post-Bull Run painting, The Return of the 69th (Irish) Regiment, N.Y.S.M. from the Seat of War (1862-63); a medieval-looking pike, one of hundreds that John Brown intended to bestow on his planned army of liberated slaves after his raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859; and framed laurel leaves from Abraham Lincoln’s bier while he lay in state at New York City Hall in 1865.
Historian in the Hot Seat: The Civil War and Harold Holzer
What burning questions do you have about the Civil War? Kids and dads (and moms) join renowned scholar Harold Holzer and ask them all! Mr. Holzer will engage young historians in a thoughtful conversation about a wide range of topic—battles, Abraham Lincoln, slavery, soldiers—whatever you would like to ask him. What did soldiers eat while on the march? How did “Stonewall” Jackson get his nickname? What was “Bloody Kansas”? Did brothers and cousins really fight each other?
Reading into History Book Wrap: Lincoln Shot: A President's Life Remembered
Lincoln Shot: A President's Life Remembered
Sunday, April 14, 3 pm
Ages 9 - 12
Explore Lincoln's life and death at this Book Wrap on April 14th, the 148th anniversary of Lincoln's assassination, with author Barry Denenberg. We'll have a discussion, Q&A, and see Lincoln-related objects in the museum's collection. Don't forget to get your book signed!
About Lincoln Shot: A President's Life Remembered
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)
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Admission to the film programs is free in conjunction with New-York Historical’s Pay-as-you-wish Friday Nights (6-8 PM). No advanced reservations are possible for these events. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 PM. Auditorium doors open at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted).