AJ Schenkman

AJ Schenkman is an award-winning NYS author who has written several books and publications on various historical topics. His most recent publication is a children's book on Franklin Roosevelt.

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Secrets of NYC

How to See the Liberty Bell...in Queens

A copy of the famous American bell can be found inside a bank, which itself is modeled after Independence Hall!

AJ Schenkman Mar 31, 2025

Portrait of George Washington and a photo of the exterior of Washington's Headquarters

Secrets of NYC

The (Nearly) Lost Story of Cornelius Hasbrouck and Washington's Headquarters

Dive into a Revolution-Era scandal that involves the mysterious disappearance of an opportunistic Patriot with ties to George Washington!

AJ Schenkman Feb 14, 2025

After-Hours Guided Tour of the American Folk Art Museum

The Lost Synagogues of NYC with Ellen Levitt

Summer Friday at the Delacorte Theater

How to See the Liberty Bell...in Queens

The (Nearly) Lost Story of Cornelius Hasbrouck and Washington's Headquarters