History

Travel back in time with these history walks and lectures. Learn about the city's epic past, and visit some of its less-known relics. Want to learn more? Visit our Parks History page.

History Events

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from May 20, 2022 to December 31, 2022

Friday, May 20, 2022

May20

Parks Now: Honoring the Olmsted Legacy

at The Arsenal, Manhattan

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
See Frederick Law Olmsted’s lasting influence on park innovation in New York City with “Parks Now: Honoring the Olmsted Legacy,” on view at the Arsenal Gallery.
Free!

Saturday, May 21, 2022

May21

Farmhouse Family Day: Pinkster Celebration

at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the history and traditions of Pinkster for May’s Farmhouse Family Day.
Free!

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May21

Conference House Tours

at The Conference House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The historic Conference House is open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m.

May21

Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community

at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The exhibition highlights both the economic and social use of the waterfront from the mid-19th century through the 20th century with photographs, artifacts, and artwork.
Free!

May21

A Stitch in Time Reopening

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for the reopening of "A Stitch in Time," an exhibit showcasing a variety of beautiful handcrafted needlework, including embroidery, crochet, knitting, lace-making, sewing, and other domestic arts.
Free!