Education Mission
The Education Department at the New-York Historical Society offers a wealth of resources and learning opportunities designed to make history come alive!
Education programs are made possible through endowments established by the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Hearst Foundations. Programs are supported, in part, by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council and by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency. Additional support is provided by The Barker Welfare Foundation, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation and Verizon.
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Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 100,000 schoolchildren annually.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
4:30-6:30 pm
New York and the Civil War
Join your fellow teachers as we explore primary documents, images, and objects from Civil War-era New York to understand the role New Yorkers played in the conflict. New York was torn between its economic, social, and political ties to southern slavery and an increasingly vocal movement for abolition—how did this play out in the city during the war? All participants will receive relevant curriculum materials.
Participation in New-York Historical's professional development is applicable towards maintaining professional certification from the New York City Department of Education.
$15, advance registration required.
Tuesday May 22, 2012
4:30-6:30 pm
World War II
Teachers learn to use video, music and lyrics, documents, and images to teach about New York’s role in World War II and war’s impact on the nation’s cultural and political landscape. This teacher workshop features lessons and activities from the American Musicals Project (AMP) unit on World War II. AMP is a program that brings history to life by combining elements of musical theater with primary sources from the collection of the New-York Historical Society. All teachers will receive curriculum guides and accompanying video elements for the American Musicals Project unit World War II.
Participation in New-York Historical's professional development is applicable towards maintaining professional certification from the New York City Department of Education.
