Events
Then and Now: Millionaire’s Row Mansions of Fifth Avenue
New York City’s Fifth Avenue for almost 200 years has been considered the center of wealth and glamour in
The Waldorf-Astoria and the United Nations’ Fascinating Connection
In the new book American Hotel: The Waldorf-Astoria and the Making of a Century, journalist and historian David Freeland shows
Enjoy a French Chocolate and Wine Tasting Aboard a Modern Cargo Sailboat in NYC
On April 15th, 2021, 8,000 bottles of organic French wine and 500 bars of chocolate from Grain de Sail
Explore Forgotten Movie Palaces of the Bronx
The Bronx was once home to over a hundred movie theaters in the years before World War II and while
New Sunday Dates Added for Behind-the-Scenes Tours of Ellis Island’s Abandoned Hospital!
Starting this weekend, Untapped New York, in partnership with Save Ellis Island, will offer behind-the-scenes hard hat tours of Ellis
New Book Explores 1,000 Historic Design Patents from the Past Century
From fidget spinners and electric cars to floor lamps and office supplies, author Thomas Rinaldi’s new book, Patented, explores
Party Like It’s 1921 at NYC’s Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party
The roaring twenties are back and so is New York City’s annual Jazz Age Lawn Party! This June, the
Uncover the Scandalous Stories of NYC’s Waldorf Astoria
Known internationally as a symbol of elegance and luxury, Manhattan’s Waldorf-Astoria is one of the world’s most famous
Meet the Pioneering Black Broadway Artists of the Roaring Twenties
Revisit the glitz and glamour of New York City during the Roaring Twenties with author and pop culture expert Caseen
Get an Inside Look at New Exhibits at the Queens Museum
Art and culture have always brought communities from across the world together, offering new and creative ideas that help us
Rediscover the Lost NYC Mansions of Fifth Avenue
The Vanderbilts, the Astors, and the Beekmans are just a few of the notable New York families who once resided
Discover the Most Unusual and Beautiful Trees of NYC
“New York is not often thought of as a city of great trees,” says Brooklyn-based writer Allison C. Meier notes,