Learn About Gay Culture in Post-War NYC at the Brooklyn Historical Society
Learn about gay culture in NYC in the post WWII-era with a presentation at the Brooklyn Historical Society by author George Chauncey.
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Hear how artist are resisting gentrification in NYC at an engaging discussion inside the Brooklyn Historical Society.
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Untapped Cities NYC Tours and Events this Week: February 11th -February 17th, 2019
Go behind-the-scenes at some of NYC’s most iconic landmarks, go inside the studio of a renowned architecture firm, discover the history of the subway and more with Untapped Cities!
MoreDiscover the Story of the “Swindler of Brooklyn Heights” at the Brooklyn Historical Society
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There is a bad apple on the family tree of Emmy Award-winning writer and historian Geoffrey C. Ward: his great-grandfather, Ferdinand Ward. At a book talk presented by the Brooklyn Historical Society, hear the story of Ferdinand Ward’s meteoric rise to become “the Young Napoleon of Wall Street” …
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Join the Discussion on Grassroots Park Creation at the Brooklyn Historical Society
Find out how citizens are taking reclaiming land and creating public parks in NYC at the Brooklyn Historical Society’s discussion on Grassy Grassroots!
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Uncover the History of Your Brooklyn Home or Block at the Brooklyn Historical Society
Learn how to uncover the history of your home or block at the Brooklyn Historical Society’s library research workshop!
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Untapped Cities Tours and Events this Week: December 10th – December 16th, 2018
From iconic locations like the Brooklyn Bridge to less travelled sites like the abandoned hospital at Ellis Island, explore NYC on a behind the scenes tour!
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Hear Stories of WWII-Era NYC at a Book Talk with the Author of Victory City
Hear stories of New Yorkers and the effects of WWII on a growing NYC at the Brooklyn Historical Society’s book talk with Victory City author John Strausbaugh.
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Learn How to Resist the “Mall-ification” of NYC at the Brooklyn Historical Society
Join a discussion on how to save small business in NYC with experts and authors at the Brooklyn Historical Society’s “Malls vs Bodegas.”
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Revisit Brooklyn of the 1970s and 80s with Photographer Larry Racioppo
Reminisce on a bygone Brooklyn at a talk based on street photographer Larry Racioppo’s new book, “Brooklyn Before: Photographs, 1971-1983.”
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10 Things to Do this Week in NYC: October 19th – October 25th
Start getting in the Halloween spirit, tour some of NYC’s most stunning landmarks, revisit the rocking NYC of the 1960s and more with our Untapped Picks of the week!
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16 Alternative Ways to Celebrate Halloween 2018 in NYC
With only two weeks left until Halloween, check out our Untapped picks of alternative ways to have a frightfully festive Halloween weekend!
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