Through conversations with culture bearers, artists, and scholars whose heritages have been impacted by the Dutch colonial enterprise, 'Beatrice Glow: When Our Rivers Meet' considers the influence of the Dutch settlement on present day New York. bit.ly/44bkg7L

“Through Pennsylvania Station one entered the city like a god. . . . One scuttles in now like a rat.”'⁣—Vincent Scully, architectural historian ⁣
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OPEN TOMORROW: Explore a bygone New York in our newest exhibition, 'Lost New York.'⁣ bit.ly/4aBuX5B

#OnThisDay in history Ellis Island had its busiest day ever.

On April 17, 1907, Ellis Island had its busiest day ever, processing 11,747 individuals who just arrived to the U.S. bit.ly/3J01syf

📷 George P. Hall & Son, c. 1876-1914

Our critic’s pick: “Lost New York,” at the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library (opens April 19). James Panero New-York Historical Society newcriterion.com/2024/04/the-cr…

Please Note: Due to a private event, the Museum will be closed on Tuesday, April 16. bit.ly/2kivR31

The RMS Titanic sank in the Atlantic after striking an iceberg on #OnThisDay in 1912.

John Borland Thayer, a VP & director of the Pennsylvania Railroad, was one of the more than 1,500 people who died. Mrs. Marian Morris Thayer & their son were rescued. bit.ly/4aAqLmk

Two more days to see the art historical reset that is the Kay WalkingStick and Hudson River School exhibition New-York Historical Society

Final weekend!

Don't miss the opportunity to experience landscape paintings by the renowned, contemporary Cherokee artist Kay WalkingStick in conversation with highlights from our 19th-century Hudson River School paintings. bit.ly/3QkkbrC

✍️ Sketch it out ✨

Jane Campbell Bannerman (1910-2014) traveled around the world with sketchbook in hand. She also drew & painted whimsical illustrations of NYC which capture the quintessential spirit of the city.

See selections in a new installation: bit.ly/3vDDFBb

Explore The Castello Plan, the last and most detailed map of New Amsterdam before it became New York.

Our installation tells the stories of those who lived in New Amsterdam: Indigenous communities, enslaved people, and European settlers. bit.ly/44bkg7L

Two remarkable letters are on display in our installation “New York Before New York: The Castello Plan of New Amsterdam.”

Read more about the “purchase” of Manhattan and a response from present-day Lenape chiefs. bit.ly/3VRgTR4

Have a fruitful #TiffanyTuesday ! 🍇 ⁣
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Louis C. Tiffany's fascination with nature prompted the design of several shades showing the maturation of flowers or fruit. The Fruit shade shows the ripening of fruits from early spring through late summer.⁣ bit.ly/33NpCGt

Behold a bygone New York!

“Lost New York” brings to life the city’s lost landmarks through more than 90 items from the museum’s collections and first-hand accounts from community voices.

On view April 19 through September 29, 2024. bit.ly/3xD5YQI

Black New Yorkers celebrated the ratification of the #15thAmendment with a procession through the city on April 8, 1870.

The amendment prohibiting racial discrimination in voting inspired banners that read: “No money can purchase our votes.”

Have you ever wanted to chat with one of our Museum curators about how exhibitions come together?

Join curator Rebecca Klassen in this Friday at noon in 'Beatrice Glow: When Our Rivers Meet' and ask her! More on Meet the Curator: bit.ly/3PCsLCr

🌑🌕 Getting psyched for the solar eclipse today?
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Don't forget your eclipse glasses—like the ones shown in these archival photos from our collection. The Fowler family watched the solar eclipse together on a beach in Cape Cod on August 31, 1932.⁣

Please Note: Due to a private event, the Museum will open at 2 pm on Saturday, April 6. bit.ly/2kivR31

Hope everyone is not too shaken by this morning's earthquake.

When a mild earth tremor was felt in New York on February 28, 1925, The Daily News responded with what could happen in the event of a major quake. bit.ly/3J8Q03o

Going to great heights! A pioneer of photography, Jessie Tarbox Beals was the 1st published female photojournalist in the US, the 1st woman press photographer, and the 1st female night photographer. bit.ly/49GQCJl #ArchivesSnapshot #ArchivesHashtagParty

On Sept. 20, 1973 Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the televised “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match. An estimated 90 million people watched the match, shining a light on gender equality. bit.ly/3PDGmtk #ArchivesSnapshot #ArchivesHashtagParty