“Beers to Brassieres in 150 Years” and Beyond: New Developments at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum
By Mandi Magnuson-Hung Since opening in 1992 in what was previously a tenement building at 97 Orchard Street on Manhattan’s […]
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The Meaning of Green: The Challenges of Funding for Environmental Protection and Historical Preservation
My last post focused on the strong connection between outdoor recreation and education in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. […]
Commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation
January 1, 2013 marked the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. In commemoration, a number of institutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic […]
Let's Take A Hike (And Learn Some History Along The Way!)
While the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region is well known for its overpopulation, sprawl and congestion, the region remarkably […]
IMLS Honors 10 Museums and Libraries for Outstanding Community Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) presented its 2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service to ten […]
Free Workshop Series: Using Primary Sources to Teach the Hudson Valley
From Teaching the Hudson Valley: Teaching the Hudson Valley, in conjunction with the Southeastern New York Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) […]
Conference: Out of Control Suburbs? Comparing Representations of Order, Disorder and Sprawl
From H-Material Culture: The Cultures of the Suburbs International Research Network is holding its 2nd Symposium, Out of Control Suburbs? Comparing […]
Consortium of Art Conservation Experts Offer Free Public Presentation on Recovering Wet Art and Cultural Materials
From H-New Jersey: CONSORTIUM OF ART CONSERVATION EXPERTS TO OFFER ADVICE Recovery of Wet Art and Historic Collection Information A […]
Empire State in Civil War Exhibitat New York State Museum
From the New York State Museum: An Irrepressible Conflict: The Empire State in the Civil War opened on September 22, […]
IMLS Awards Museums for America Grants
From The Institute of Museum and Library Services: The IMLS recently announced more than 150 awards totaling $18,113,376 for Museums […]