Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

How did everyday residents around New York fight or support the War for Independence? On Sunday, August 13, Living Historians from the Order of the Ancient and Honorable Huntington Militia will be stationed at the Museum to answer your questions about life on and off the battlefield!

Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

100th anniversary of America’s official entry into the First World War by bringing New York in 1917 to life! Every Saturday and on select Sundays this summer, stop by the Museum to meet different personalities from the home and warfronts of the United States a century ago. Each week is different—you might discover the uniforms of army doughboys, run into a famous leader, or march with suffragists!

Free with Museum admission
Recommended for all ages

On Sunday, July 16^th, cross the seas (or the street!) and visit the Museum to meet some of the first settlers of New York! This weekend’s living historians, the Scions of Patria, are an educational and historical Re-enactment group based in the Hudson Valley who portrays the Dutch people of New Netherland from 1600 to 1775. Listen to stories about life in New Amsterdam, take a close look at their 17th-century clothing, and explore some of their common, everyday tools and accessories!

Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

On Sunday, July 30, celebrate summer with a revolutionary duo! Portrayed by Living Historians Michael and Maria Grillo, George and Martha Washington will tell you all about their accomplishments in the Revolutionary War.

You’ll discover the general’s sword and field desk, examine maps of New York in the 18th century, and take a close look at their historical clothing. Don’t miss this chance to meet the first commander-in-chief in uniform!

Select Saturdays and Sundays, July 23, August 5-6, 12, and 26
Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

Saturdays and Sundays, August 5-6, 12, and 26
Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

Select Saturdays July 29, and August 19
Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

We’re commemorating the 100th anniversary of America’s official entry into the First World War by bringing New York in 1917 to life! Every Saturday and on select Sundays this summer , stop by the Museum to meet different personalities from the home- and war-fronts of the United States a century ago. Each week is different—you might discover the uniforms of army doughboys, run into a famous leader, or march with suffragists!

Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

Free with Museum Admission
Recommended for all ages

Spend your weekend at the New-York Historical Society saluting those who fought in the American Revolution! Living Historians from the 3rd New Jersey Regiment, historical reenactors portraying soldiers and civilians, will be encamped in the Museum to answer your questions about life on and off the battlefield. Look into a Continental soldier’s tent to see their uniforms and equipment up close or line up to learn a military drill!