Pay-as-you-wish Admission

Pay-as-you-wish Admission

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Hear the fascinating story behind the recent discovery of the only surviving wartime image of George Washington’s Headquarters Tent, an artwork that's currently on loan to New-York Historical as part of our Museum-wide celebration, 

Free with Museum Admission.

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Nerdy Thursdays returns to New-York Historical! Join us at the Museum for this signature event from the Black Gotham Experience that brings together a DJ, gallery talks, cocktails, and a brilliant group of nerdy people.

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Quick: Do you know who won the Battle of Brooklyn? Do you know what George Washington’s favorite breakfast beverage was? Can you name three important Revolutionary War sites in New York? If you know the answers to those questions (or even if you don’t!), bring your friends for a fun night of trivia in our historic Library courtesy of the fact fanatics at Trivia, AD! 

Free with Museum Admission.

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Quick: Do you know who won the Battle of Brooklyn? Do you know what George Washington’s favorite breakfast beverage was? Can you name three important Revolutionary War sites in New York? If you know the answers to those questions (or even if you don’t!), bring your friends for a fun night of trivia in our historic Library courtesy of the fact fanatics at Trivia, AD! 

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Join author Alex Myers as he discusses his novel Revolutionary, which explores the fascinating, true story of Deborah Sampson, the legendary woman who disguised herself as a man and fought with distinction during the Revolutionary War. Hear about Myer’s research , historical understandings of gender, and how Sampson’s story fits into our current ideas about trans identity. Ages 21and up. Wine included with ticket.