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PROGRAMS &EXHIBITIONSWinter/Spring 2015

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This has been an extraordinary time in New-York Historical’s history, with two spectacular new acquisitions expanding the stories we tell. The first, the world’s greatest collection of antique miniature trains and toys has attracted record holiday crowds with a dynamic display of show-stopping collectors’ and moving pieces. The exhibit remains on view through February 22nd. Our second great new acquisition, on view beginning May 22nd, is Picasso’s Le Tricorne—New York’s Picasso—which has hung since 1959 at the storied Four Seasons Restaurant. Three special exhibitions will also be on view: Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March by Stephen Somerstein; Lincoln and the Jews; and The Art of Al Hirschfeld. The fascinating and provocative Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion continues through April 19th. Of course there will be some old friends in our galleries, as well, among them The Final Flight of Audubon’s astonishing Aviary.

You will find in the pages of this beautiful brochure a cornucopia of spectacular programs organized by my talented colleague Dale Gregory, together with her colleagues Alex Kassl, Genna Sarnak, and Hannah Donoghue. As always we thank Bernard Schwartz for enabling us to invite great historians and writers to our Robert H. Smith Auditorium. Highlights of the Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series include programs featuring Jonathan D. Sarna and Harold Holzer discussing Lincoln and the Jews; A. Scott Berg joined by Douglas Brinkley in a discussion of Woodrow Wilson; Margaret MacMillan on World War I; Randall Kennedy on the Voting Rights Act of 1965; Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal on leadership; and Robert Osborne, Louise Kerz Hirschfeld, and Harold Prince in conversation about Al Hirschfeld. We will also welcome author Amy Tan; performing artists Shen Wei, Hao Jiang Tian, Huang Ruo, and Manuel Barrueco; and playwright David Henry Hwang. A new series on Parenting in the Digital Age will explore the challenges of raising children in a digital world.

We are so very fortunate that Bonnie and Richard Reiss and Lewis Lehrman have generously added their support to offerings that amplify our reputation as the destination for history and current events. You surely will not want to miss the Reiss Series program featuring Akhil Reed Amar, and Distinguished Lehrman Fellow at N-YHS Andrew Roberts speaking on Lady Margaret Thatcher. In honor of Roger Hertog’s superb leadership for seven years as Chairman of our Board, Gen. David H. Petraeus will present a timely commentary on America and Afghanistan.

As always I want to thank our wonderful Board of Trustees—above all, Chair Pam Schafler— for supporting and encouraging our work. I look forward to seeing you soon!

With best wishes,

Louise Mirrer, PH.D.PRESIDENT and CEO

Dear Members & Friends,

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For the first time, nine decades of Al Hirschfeld’s (1903-2003) art are presented to document his life and career. Trace the Line King’s evolution through a dynamic exhibition of his drawings, paintings, prints, sketchbooks, and ephemera.

Richard Kiley in Man of La Mancha. Ink on board, 1977. Collection of Harvard University. Gift of Melvin Seiden. Courtesy of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation, www.AlHirschfeldFoundation.org.

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Exhibition HighlightsLincoln and the Jews

March 20 – June 7, 2015

Chinese American: Exclusion/InclusionSeptember 26, 2014 – April 19, 2015

Examine the long, complex, often troubled, but also mutually sought-after relations between China, the U.S., and the people of both nations. A particular focus is the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which severely restricted immigration from China and prevented all naturalization of Chinese immigrants, as well as initiated an era of increasingly Draconian anti-immigrant laws.

Anna May Wong Certificate of Identity (detail), August 28, 1924. National Archives at San Francisco (54099).

Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Exhibitions at the New-York Historical Society are supported by the Saunders Trust for American History.

Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March by Stephen SomersteinJanuary 16 – April 19, 2015

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery Civil Rights March, New-York Historical presents a selection of Stephen Somerstein’s photographs documenting the quest for equality and social justice.

Stephen Somerstein (b. 1941). Marching in Montgomery (detail), 1965. Digital print.

New York Story Film ExperienceOngoing

New York Story is an 18-minute panoramic film experience narrated by award-winning actor and native New Yorker Liev Schreiber. The film depicts New York’s rise from remote outpost to city at the center of the world. Produced by Donna Lawrence Productions, the high-resolution video expands on screen from 25- to 73-feet wide over the course of the show.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The New-York Historical Society is embarking on an exciting new chapter. The Henry Luce III Center

for the Study of American Culture on our fourth floor is closed for renovations through December 2016. Please visit our other three floors of outstanding art and history exhibitions.

Marking the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, this exhibition explores the significant relationships between Lincoln and his Jewish friends and associates. Discover this story with never-before displayed original documents, artifacts, photographs, and more.

Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight (Part III of The Complete Flock)March 6 – May 10, 2015

Don’t miss the final installment of the highly acclaimed tripartite series Audubon’s Aviary: The Complete Flock. This multimedia exhibition showcases the pieces John James Audubon produced as he was rushing to complete his great work, The Birds of America, and highlights outliers and western species to bookend the North American continent.

The Art of Al HirschfeldMay 22 – October 12, 2015

Lead support provided by Oscar Tang and Agnes Hsu-Tang – Tang Family Foundation. Generous funding has also been provided by Bernard and Irene Schwartz, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Achelis and Bodman Foundations, and Harold J. and Ruth Newman. This program is supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Additional support provided by Lulu C. Wang.

Support for this exhibition has been provided by Bank of America and the Henry Nias Foundation.

The New-York Historical Society recognizes The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation and the Gilbert and Ildiko Butler Family Foundation for their support of Audubon’s Aviary: The Complete Flock.

Major support for this exhibition has been provided by the David Berg Foundation, Offit Capital, and the

Shapell Manuscript Foundation.

The Art of Al Hirschfeld was organized by Louise Kerz

Hirschfeld, President of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, and the

New-York Historical Society, and was curated by David Leopold,

Archivist of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation. Major support for

The Art of Al Hirschfeld has been provided by The Al Hirschfeld

Foundation, Louise Kerz Hirschfeld & Lewis B. Cullman, Edwin

Schloss, and Janine Luke, in memory of Melvin Seiden.

This film is made possible by a generous gift from Bernard and

Irene Schwartz.



February SOLD OUT Monday, February 2, 6:30 pm Foreign Policy David E. Sanger, Richard N. Haass Tuesday, February 3, 6:30 pm The China Trade in Early America William R. Sargent Monday, February 9, 6:30 pm Great Battles of the Civil War: Fredericksburg John F. Marszalek, James M. McPherson, Harold Holzer SOLD OUT Tuesday, February 10, 6:30 pm An Evening with Annie Leibovitz Annie Leibovitz Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 pm The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Randall Kennedy Wednesday, February 18, 6:30 pm Great Battles of the Civil War: The Wilderness and Beyond James M. McPherson, Craig L. Symonds, Harold Holzer Saturday, February 21, 9:30–11 am The American Revolution and the Fate of the British Empire Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 pm Le Conversazioni: An Evening with Jonathan Demme Jonathan Demme, Antonio Monda Wednesday, February 25, 6:30 pm The White House: First Fathers David Nasaw, Cokie Roberts, Gil Troy, Lesley Stahl Saturday, February 28, 9:30–11 am Gay Rights and the Supreme Court Linda Greenhouse, Robert Post, Kenji Yoshino

March Tuesday, March 3, 7 pm Shen Wei Dance Arts Shen Wei with Shen Wei Dance Arts Performers Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 pm Afghanistan: The Road Ahead David H. Petraeus, Max Boot

Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 pm The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society Julian E. Zelizer, Sam Tanenhaus Saturday, March 14, 9:30–11 am The Untold Story of Joseph Stalin and Reflections on Russia Today Stephen Kotkin Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 pm Jazz Age Manhattan Barry Lewis Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 pm An Evening with Cornel West Cornel West Saturday, March 21, 7 pm From Beijing to the Met: A Singing Journey of Hao Jiang Tian Hao Jiang Tian with iSING! International Young Artists Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 pm An Evening with Amy Tan Amy Tan, Ken Smith Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 pm Presidential Leaders: Woodrow Wilson A. Scott Berg, Douglas Brinkley Saturday, March 28, 9:30–11 am Winston Churchill and American Presidents: From Roosevelt to Roosevelt John H. Maurer

April Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 pm The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 Margaret MacMillan Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 pm Toward Appomattox: The Last Gasp William C. Davis, James M. McPherson, Harold Holzer

Saturday, April 11, 9:30–11 am A Century of Conflict: War, 1914-2014 Jeremy Black Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 pm Lincoln’s Last Speech: Wartime Reconstruction and the Crisis of Reunion Louis P. Masur Wednesday, April 15, 7 pm An American Soldier Huang Ruo, David Henry Hwang, Agnes Hsu-Tang, Special Guests

Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 pm The Law of the Land: A Grand Tour of Our Constitutional Republic Akhil Reed Amar, Trevor W. Morrison Thursday, April 23, 7 pm China West Concert Manuel Barrueco, The Beijing Guitar Duo Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 pm The Return of George Washington: 1783-1789 Edward J. Larson Thursday, April 30, 6:30 pm Leaders in War: Margaret Thatcher Andrew Roberts

May Thursday, May 14, 6:30 pm The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789 Joseph J. Ellis, Stacy Schiff Saturday, May 16, 9:30–11 am The Heart Mountain Draft Resisters: A Trial Reenactment Judge Denny Chin, The Asian American Bar Association of New York Monday, May 18, 6:30 pm Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese American Internment in WWII Richard Reeves, Lesley Stahl Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 pm Antebellum New York Barry Lewis Tuesday, May 26, 6:30 pm Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World Stanley A. McChrystal Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm Memories of Al Hirschfeld Louise Kerz Hirschfeld, Robert Osborne, Harold Prince

June Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 pm Lincoln and the Jews Jonathan D. Sarna, Harold Holzer Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 pm Central Park Barry Lewis

Lectures, Conversations & Performances pages 8 – 20

Gallery & Walking Tours page 24

Calendar Highlights

March Monday, March 9, 11 am Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight Gallery Tour Roberta Olson

April Monday, April 20, 11 am Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight Gallery Tour Roberta Olson

May Sunday, May 3, 9 am Spring Migration Walk in the Ramble Alan Messer

Sunday, May 31, 11 am From Abraham to the American Moses Cal Snyder, Lucy Oakley

June Sunday, June 14, 9 am Central Park Nature Walk Leslie Day

Friday Night Films pages 22 & 23

February Friday, February 27, 7 pm Philadelphia (1993) Linda Greenhouse, Robert Post, Kenji Yoshino

March Friday, March 6, 7 pm Spellbound (1945) Ric Burns Friday, March 13, 7 pm The Joy Luck Club (1993) Rosalind Chao, Ken Smith Friday, March 20, 7 pm The Thin Man (1934) Philip C. Bobbitt

Friday, March 27, 7 pm Au Revoir Les Enfants (1987) Laurence Kardish

April Friday, April 10, 7 pm Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Antonio Monda Friday, April 24, 7 pm Jezebel (1938) Catherine Wyler, Lesley Stahl

May Friday, May 1, 7 pm Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Andrew Roberts

Friday, May 8, 7 pm Umberto D. (1952) Antonio Monda Friday, May 29, 7 pm All the President’s Men (1976) Bob Herbert

June Friday, June 5, 7 pm It Happened One Night (1934) Bob Herbert

Family Programs pages 26 & 27

Ongoing Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:30 pm Little New-Yorkers Thursdays, 3:30–5:30 pm Cross-Stitch Circle Sundays, 11:30 am Macy’s Sunday Story Time Select Sundays, 3 pm Reading Into History

February Sunday, February 15, 3–5 pm The Pinkertonian: Interactive Family Theater

March Sunday, March 8, 3–5 pm The Pinkertonian: Interactive Family Theater

Sunday, March 15, 2 pm Ancient Chinese Arts Today: Calligraphy

April Sunday, April 12, 11 am–1 pm The Art of Handmade Paper (Ages 5–10) Sunday, April 12, 1–4 pm The Art of Handmade Paper (Ages 10–14) Sunday, April 12, 3–5 pm The Pinkertonian: Interactive Family Theater Sunday, April 19, 2 pm Ancient Chinese Arts Today: Fan Dancing

Saturday, April 25, 2 pm At the Kids’ Table with Sarah Lohman Sunday, April 26, 3–5 pm The Pinkertonian: Interactive Family Theater

July Saturday, July 4, 11 am–4 pm Fourth of July: History of Ice Cream

August Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21, 9 am–4 pm Camp History

See p. 25 for Parenting in the Digital Age programs.


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An Evening with Annie Leibovitz

Tuesday, February 10, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24) | SOLD OUT

Annie Leibovitz is primarily a portraitist, but her Pilgrimage project evokes historical subjects—Emily Dickinson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa May Alcott, Georgia O’Keeffe, Ansel Adams, and Elvis Presley—through landscapes, interiors of houses, and objects. Leibovitz discusses the project’s origin and evolution.

Annie Leibovitz is perhaps the most well-known contemporary photographer, with a 40-year career of work for magazines such as Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and Vogue.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a monumental piece of federal legislation to reinforce the voting rights guaranteed in the 14th and 15th amendments and combat the disenfranchisement of racial minorities. How does this landmark act continue to resonate a half-century later, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling?

Randall Kennedy, a former clerk to Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, is Michael R. Klein Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.

Great Battles of the Civil War: The Wilderness and Beyond

Wednesday, February 18, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

The forests of Virginia literally erupted into flames during the 1864 battles for the Wilderness, as Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee engaged in horrific combat in early May. Renowned historians of the era relive all the great military struggles of this period—including Sheridan’s Ride, The Crater, and Jubal Early’s Raid on Washington.

James M. McPherson is George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History Emeritus at Princeton University. Craig L. Symonds is professor emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy and the award-winning author of Lincoln and His Admirals. Harold Holzer (moderator) has written and edited more than 40 books on Lincoln and the Civil War era.

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Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series (unless otherwise noted)

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Foreign Policy with David Sanger and Richard HaassMonday, February 2, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20) | SOLD OUT

Two renowned foreign policy experts return to New-York Historical to discuss the nation’s complicated involvement in contemporary world affairs and the major issues the president and other world leaders are currently tackling.

David E. Sanger is the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Richard N. Haass (moderator) is the president of the Council on Foreign Relations and former director of policy planning for the Department of State.

The China Trade in Early AmericaTuesday, February 3, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

From 1784 to the Opium Wars of the 1840s, merchants from China and the Eastern seaboard of America conducted trade in the bustling Chinese city of Canton. One Chinese merchant long favored by American traders was Houqua, considered the world’s wealthiest man when he died in 1843. Life, commerce, and the personalities involved—both East and West—will be explored through the Chinese export art that recorded this moment in history.

William R. Sargent is an independent scholar and curator and former H. A. Crosby Forbes Curator of Asian Export Art at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Program support provided in memory of Mary Mayer Tanenbaum

Great Battles of the Civil War: FredericksburgMonday, February 9, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

Robert E. Lee’s successful defense of Fredericksburg crushed Union morale, humiliated federal commander Ambrose Burnside, almost upended plans for Emancipation—and undoubtedly prolonged the bloody Civil War. Experts re-imagine this battle’s power and impact.

John F. Marszalek is executive director and managing editor of the Ulysses S. Grant Association. James M. McPherson is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom. Harold Holzer (moderator) has written and edited more than 40 books on Lincoln and the Civil War era and is a recipient of the National Humanities Medal.

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See p. 22 for Philadelphia screening on Fri., Feb. 27, 7 pm.

Le Conversazioni: An Evening with Jonathan DemmeTuesday, February 24, 6:30 pm | $30 (members $18)

Enriched with screen clips from his past films—including The Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia—esteemed filmmaker Jonathan Demme, in conversation with award-winning director and novelist Antonio Monda, offers unique insight into the major influences on his career.

Jonathan Demme is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker. Antonio Monda (moderator) teaches in the Film and Television Department at New York University and is Artistic Director of Le Conversazioni literary festival.

Presented in partnership with Dazzle Communication and CPW Conversations

The White House: First FathersWednesday, February 25, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

What kind of relationships did American presidents have with their fathers? How did these relationships influence them as world leaders—and as fathers themselves? Four experts explore the paternal bonds that have helped shape the course of history.

David Nasaw is the author of The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy. Cokie Roberts is a political commentator for ABC News, a Senior News Analyst for National Public Radio, and the author of Founding Mothers. Gil Troy is the author of Mr. & Mrs. President: From the Trumans to the Clintons. Lesley Stahl (moderator) is a correspondent for 60 Minutes and a former CBS News White House correspondent.

SATURDAY BREAKFAST PROGRAM

The American Revolution and the Fate of the British EmpireSaturday, February 21, 9:30–11 am | $44 (members $32)9 am — Registration and Continental Breakfast; 9:30 am — Program

How did a coalition of rebellious colonists defeat one of the most powerful imperial powers of the 18th century? Historian Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy dispels the commonly-accepted myth of British incompetence and explores how the Americans achieved their surprising victory.

Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy is the author of The Men Who Lost America: British Leadership, the American Revolution, and the Fate of the Empire.

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Shen Wei Dance ArtsTuesday, March 3, 7 pm | $38 (members $24)

Award-winning choreographer, dancer, designer, and artist Shen Wei recounts his journey from Hunan to founding Shen Wei Dance Arts, which performs at the world’s finest venues including New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Park Avenue Armory. The night will include a live performance by Shen Wei Dance Arts, as well as video clips from past performances.

Shen Wei, winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and lead choreographer at the Beijing Olympics, is the founder of Shen Wei Dance Arts.

Co-presented by U.S.-China Cultural Institute, cultural associate of the Committee of 100


Gay Rights and the Supreme CourtSaturday, February 28, 9:30–11 am | $44 (members $32)

9 am — Registration and Continental Breakfast; 9:30 am — Program

In 1993, Philadelphia broke new ground as one of the first mainstream films to tackle HIV/AIDS and homophobia. Yet defenders of California’s Proposition 8 invoked its success as evidence that gays no longer needed the courts’ protection. As the same-sex marriage issue moves toward the Supreme Court, the film invites a rich exploration of the interplay between art and politics.

Linda Greenhouse is the Knight Distinguished Journalist in Residence and Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School. Robert Post is Dean and Sol & Lillian Goldman Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Kenji Yoshino is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law.

The guest speakers encourage you to attend the screening of Philadelphia, Fri., Feb. 27, 7 pm.

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Jazz Age ManhattanTuesday, March 17, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

From the Chanin to the Chrysler Building to Rockefeller Center, join Barry Lewis for a vividly illustrated look at “Jazz Age” Manhattan and the German Expressionist origins of many of the city’s beloved icons.

Barry Lewis is an architectural historian who currently teaches at Cooper Union Forum.

An Evening with Cornel WestWednesday, March 18, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

In conjunction with the exhibition Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March by Stephen Somerstein, celebrated activist Cornel West provides a vivid portrait of visionary 19th- and 20th-century African-American leaders—including Frederick Douglass, W. E. B. Du Bois, Martin Luther King, Jr., Ella Baker, and Malcolm X—and explores their lasting legacies in the age of Obama.

Cornel West is Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, the co-author of Black Prophetic Fire, and editor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s The Radical King.

From Beijing to the Met: A Singing Journey of Hao Jiang TianSaturday, March 21, 7 pm | $38 (members $24)

In this retrospective performance and lecture, Hao Jiang Tian will sing and talk about his life as a first-generation Chinese-American opera singer, from his arrival in 1983 at JFK Airport from Beijing, through a two-decade career at the Metropolitan Opera that represented the fulfillment of a dream. There will be ensembles with Tian and young singers from his iSING! Festival.

Hao Jiang Tian has sung over 1,300 performances of 40 operatic roles worldwide, including at the Metropolitan Opera for 19 years. He is the founder and artistic director of the iSING! International Young Artists Festival, an initiative introducing Mandarin as a lyric language for young opera singers.

Co-presented by U.S.-China Cultural Institute, cultural associate of the Committee of 100

Afghanistan: The Road AheadWednesday, March 4, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

How has Afghanistan changed in the past 13 years? Gen. (Ret.) David H. Petraeus offers his unique perspective on what lies ahead for U.S., NATO, and Afghan forces to aid in the fragile region’s transition into a functioning democracy. Please note: This event, rescheduled from Tuesday, December 16, has a limited number of tickets remaining.

David H. Petraeus (General, U.S. Army, Retired) is the Chairman of the KKR Global Institute and a former Director of the CIA. Max Boot

(moderator) is the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.

The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great SocietyTuesday, March 10, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

Between 1963 and 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson passed an extensive list of monumental legislation that greatly influenced the political and social landscape of today. Celebrated political historian Julian E. Zelizer illuminates how Johnson—with the help of Congress—swiftly built “The Great Society” and the bitter resistance his legislation faced.

Julian E. Zelizer is the author of The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society. Sam Tanenhaus (moderator) is an author and journalist.

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The Untold Story of Joseph Stalin and Reflections on Russia TodaySaturday, March 14, 9:30–11 am | $44 (members $32)9 am — Registration and Continental Breakfast; 9:30 am — Program

Following a decade of intrepid research, Princeton historian Stephen Kotkin provides an intimate, first-ever look at the Bolshevik regime’s inner geography and recasts the way we think about Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union, revolution, and dictatorship. He also surveys Russia’s place in the world under Vladimir Putin and the prospects of a new Cold War.

Stephen Kotkin, author of Stalin, Volume I: Paradoxes of Power, 1878-1928, is the John P. Birkelund Professor in History and International Affairs at Princeton University.

Presented in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Research Institute

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Bestselling author Amy Tan—internationally recognized for her books exploring themes of family and self-identity within the Chinese-American experience—discusses her accomplished career and how her personal stories as the daughter of Chinese immigrants influence her novels.

Amy Tan is the award-winning author of The Joy Luck Club, Saving Fish from Drowning, and The Valley of Amazement. Ken Smith (moderator) is the Asian performing arts critic for the Financial Times and the author of Fate! Luck! Chance! Amy Tan, Stewart Wallace and the Making of The Bonesetter’s Daughter Opera.

After establishing the Federal Reserve System and the first permanent federal income tax at home, President Woodrow Wilson led the nation to victory in World War I and positioned the U.S. as a prominent global leader. Two experts discuss this compelling and enigmatic leader.

A. Scott Berg, author of Wilson, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and screenwriter. Douglas Brinkley (moderator) is a Professor of History at Rice University, bestselling author, and presidential historian for CBS News.

The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the pivotal catalyst for World War I, but it was preceded by rising tensions and crises. Award-winning historian Margaret MacMillan provides a thoughtful retrospective on how the actions of numerous nations and leaders as well as ideas and values contributed to the outbreak of the First World War.

Margaret MacMillan, the Warden of St. Antony’s College and a Professor of International History at the University of Oxford, is the author of The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914.

Toward Appomattox: The Last GaspWednesday, April 8, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

A century-and-a-half ago, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox and set the standard for the “gentlemanly” stacking of arms. But did Grant actually give up too much in return for peace on April 9, 1865? Were too many Confederate leaders spared and the plight of African-American refugees ignored? Historians assess both the high cost of war and the debatable cost of peace.

William C. Davis is the author or editor of more than 50 books in the fields of Civil War and Southern history. James M. McPherson is the author of numerous books on the Civil War, including, most recently, The War That Forged a Nation: Why the Civil War Still Matters. Harold Holzer (moderator) has written and edited more than 40 books on Lincoln and the Civil War era, including President Lincoln Assassinated!!: The Firsthand Story of the Murder, Manhunt, Trial, and Mourning.

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Winston Churchill and American Presidents: From Roosevelt to RooseveltSaturday, March 28, 9:30–11 am | $44 (members $32)9 am — Registration and Continental Breakfast; 9:30 am — Program

Historian John H. Maurer explores Churchill’s complex relationship with American presidents, from Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin Roosevelt, and shows how his attempts to bring about a closer understanding between their respective countries shaped the history of an era fraught with great uncertainty and danger.

John H. Maurer is Alfred Thayer Mahan Professor of Sea Power and Grand Strategy at the Naval War College and Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.


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A Century of Conflict: War, 1914-2014Saturday, April 11, 9:30–11 am | $44 (members $32)

9 am — Registration and Continental Breakfast; 9:30 am — Program

A century after “the war to end all wars,” internationally renowned military historian Jeremy Black distills the lessons of conflict from around the globe—from WWI and WWII to the Cold War and the Global War on Terror—and offers a glimpse into the future of war.

Jeremy Black, author of A Century of Conflict: War, 1914-2014, is Professor of History at University of Exeter.


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Presidential Leaders: Woodrow WilsonWednesday, March 25, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

An Evening with Amy TanTuesday, March 24, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

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Lincoln’s Last Speech: Wartime Reconstruction and the Crisis of ReunionTuesday, April 14, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

On April 11, 1865, days after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Abraham Lincoln gave his final address. Using this speech, historian Louis P. Masur traces the evolution of Lincoln’s ideas and debate over reconstruction policies during the war, allowing us to walk the path that brought the nation to reunion.

Louis P. Masur is Distinguished Professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University and the author of Lincoln’s Last Speech: Wartime Reconstruction and the Crisis of Reunion.

An American SoldierWednesday, April 15, 7 pm | $38 (members $24)

In October 2011, 19-year-old Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead in a guard tower at his base in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. In an intimate conversation highlighted by musical performances, composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang explore their opera, An American Soldier, which reveals the dangerous and tragic consequences of prejudice.

Huang Ruo, an award-winning composer and conductor, has been cited by The New Yorker as “one of the world’s leading young composers.” David Henry Hwang is a renowned playwright and screenwriter as well as America’s most-produced living opera librettist. Agnes Hsu-Tang (moderator), a UNESCO cultural policy advisor and documentarian, is a managing director of the Metropolitan Opera.

The Law of the Land: A Grand Tour of Our Constitutional Republic Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

As cases such as Brown v. Board of Education demonstrate, laws and legal debates affecting the entire nation arise from distinctive local settings. Renowned scholar Akhil Reed Amar sheds new light on America’s constitutional landscape by exploring how the nation’s legal tradition unites a vast and disparate land.

Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, is the author of The Law of the Land: A Grand Tour of Our Constitutional Republic. Trevor W. Morrison (moderator) is Dean and Eric M. and Laurie B. Roth Professor of Law at NYU School of Law.

China West Concert Thursday, April 23, 7 pm | $34 (members $20)

Manuel Barrueco, internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time and hailed byThe New York Times as “a superior musician,” teams up with his protégés, the Beijing Guitar Duo. They will present a special concert that includes solos, duos, and trios from China and the West.

Manuel Barrueco, a celebrated classical guitarist, has toured internationally for more than 30 years and has performed at some of the most important musical centers in the world, including Lincoln Center and London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Beijing Guitar Duo, composed of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, has performed worldwide and is acclaimed for its outstanding technique and artistic musicality.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Return of George Washington: 1783-1789Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

After successfully leading the Revolutionary War, George Washington came out of retirement to lead the country once again—this time through the Constitutional Convention. Historian Edward J. Larson explores how the man of duty reluctantly came to preside over the convention and, as a result, helped secure our republic’s future.

Edward J. Larson is a history professor at Pepperdine University and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. His most recent book is The Return of George Washington: 1783-1789.

Distinguished Lehrman Fellow at N-YHS LectureLeaders in War: Margaret Thatcher

Thursday, April 30, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

Margaret Thatcher was the first female prime minister of Great Britain, but with the start of the Falklands War in April 1982 she was also the first British prime minister to take her country to war since Korea in the 1950s. The leadership she showed during that painful but ultimately successful engagement had a huge impact upon the rest of her career. Andrew Roberts, who knew Lady Thatcher well, explores the secrets of her leadership style.

Andrew Roberts is the award-winning author and editor of twelve books, including Napoleon: A Life.

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Antebellum New YorkTuesday, May 19, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

In the decades leading up to the Civil War, industrialization was radically transforming New York, immigrants needed for labor were bringing new cultures to American shores, and the rising middle class was beginning to mimic European high society. Join us to look at the city as Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee knew it, before the country was plunged into war.

Barry Lewis is an architectural historian who specializes in European and American architecture from the 18th to 20th centuries.

Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex WorldTuesday, May 26, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

What qualities define great leadership? Drawing on his experiences in the military, the private sector, and beyond, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal examines how teamwork, communication, and freedom for experimentation can transform organizations, from the world’s largest military to the smallest institutions.

Stanley A. McChrystal (General, U.S. Army, Retired) is the co-founder of the McChrystal Group and the author of Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World.

Memories of Al HirschfeldThursday, May 28, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

For nine decades, Al Hirschfeld immortalized celebrities and Broadway personalities with his iconic linear calligraphic portraits, establishing himself as one of the most important contemporary artists. Louise Kerz Hirschfeld, Robert Osborne, and Harold Prince explore the caricaturist’s life and legacy through his art, career, and personal relations.

Louise Kerz Hirschfeld serves as President of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation. Robert Osborne is the primetime host and anchor of Turner Classic Movies television network. Harold Prince is a 21-time Tony Award-winning theatrical director and producer.

Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese American Internment in WWIIMonday, May 18, 6:30 pm | $34 (members $20)

Less than three months after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered thousands of Japanese Americans to be imprisoned in internment camps for the remainder of the war. Award-winning historian Richard Reeves provides compelling insight into this painful chapter in American history, during which more than 120,000 people were interned.

Richard Reeves, Senior Lecturer at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California, is the author of Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese American Internment in World War II. Lesley Stahl (moderator) is a correspondent for 60 Minutes and a former CBS News White House correspondent.

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The Heart Mountain Draft Resisters: A Trial ReenactmentSaturday, May 16, 9:30–11 am | $44 (members $32)9 am — Registration and Continental Breakfast; 9:30 am — Program

When the U.S. government began drafting interned Japanese-American citizens for military service in 1944, a group of men confined at Wyoming’s Heart Mountain Relocation Center protested their loss of freedom through a mass draft evasion. Experts lead a trial reenactment of the legal proceedings that followed and share the draft resisters’ story through narration, discussion, and historic photographs.

Trial Reenactment Cast includes:Denny Chin is a United States Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The Asian American Bar Association of New York represents the interests of New York Asian-American legal professionals.

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The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789Thursday, May 14, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

In the 1780s, four Founding Fathers diagnosed flaws in the recently signed Articles of Confederation and became determined to modify the charter. Prizewinning author Joseph J. Ellis explains how Washington, Hamilton, Jay, and Madison helped orchestrate the long, complex political process that ultimately resulted in the Constitutional Convention and the Bill of Rights.

Joseph J. Ellis is the author of The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789. Stacy Schiff (moderator) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer. Her forthcoming book on 1692 Salem, The Witches, will be published in late 2015.

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Lincoln and the JewsTuesday, June 2, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

At a time when Jews represented less than one-half of one percent of the American population, Abraham Lincoln became an advocate for Jewish equality and acceptance. Two celebrated historians reveal how Lincoln’s remarkable relationship with American Jews impacted his presidency, his policy decisions, and, as a result, broadened America.

Jonathan D. Sarna, Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University, is the author of Lincoln and the

Jews: A History. Harold Holzer (moderator) has written and edited more than 40 books on Lincoln and the Civil War era.

Central ParkTuesday, June 9, 6:30 pm | $38 (members $24)

Built beginning in 1858, Central Park gave all New Yorkers, whatever their class, their own “private country estate” where they could leave the city behind and commune with nature. Join Barry Lewis and learn the story of the Park’s origins, its avant-garde architectural details, and its concept of what a public park should look like in a democratic society.

Barry Lewis, an architectural historian who teaches at Cooper Union Forum, is the long-time host of a popular walking tour series on PBS.


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“The caliber of speakers and varied topics covered in the public programming, as well as the historical and timely exhibitions, are outstanding. With every event, my penchant for learning continues thanks to the New-York Historical Society.” — Carolyn Starry, dedicated New-York Historical Society volunteer and member

A member since December 2006, Carolyn’s support of the New-York Historical Society, along with all of our members, makes everything that we do here possible. In celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary, Carolyn and her husband Doug Turner named a seat in the Robert H. Smith Auditorium. Carolyn’s support as a member continues to help us Make History Matter!

Located inside the New-York Historical Society, Caffè Storico (Italian for “historical”) is famed restaurateur Stephen Starr’s charming and sunny restaurant. The sophisticated menu offers modern Italian cuisine and an all-Italian wine list. The stunning and bright dining room is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. To view menus or make reservations visit nyhistory.org/dine or call (212) 485-9211.

Special Offers!Sunday Night Prix Fixe | 3 courses for $28!

Select Evening Lectures and ConversationsFor select public programs, purchase a “package ticket” and enjoy a glass of wine at Caffè Storico while a priority seat is reserved for you in the auditorium. Mention the “package ticket” option when purchasing your ticket in person, over the phone, or select the “package ticket” option online. An additional $10 charge applies.*

*Ticket order must be made at least one day prior to event. Pre-ordered drink must be redeemed before program begins. Priority seats will open to general public ten minutes before program start time. Beverages exceeding $10 will be charged the à la carte menu price difference at time of redemption. Limited availability.

Restaurant Hours: Tuesday – Sunday

11 am – 10 pm (Closed Mondays)

Address: 170 Central Park West (77th Street Entrance)

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Front Cover: John James Audubon, Yellow Rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis), Study for Havell pl. 329; sketch of a feather, 1821 (detail); 1830s. Oil, graphite, watercolor, black ink, and pastel on paper, laid on card. New-York Historical Society, Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon, 1863.17.329.

John James Audubon, Great Egret (Ardea alba), Study for Havell pl. 386, 1832 (detail). Watercolor, graphite, pastel, collage, gouache, white lead pigment, and black ink with scraping on paper, laid on card. Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon, 1863.17.386.

Back Cover: John James Audubon, American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Study for Havell pl. 431, 1838. Watercolor, graphite, gouache, black ink, and pastel with glazes on paper, laid on card. New-York Historical Society, Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon, 1863.17.431.


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From top left: Lesley Stahl, Ric Burns, Antonio Monda, Andrew Roberts, Bob Herbert, Philip C. Bobbitt, Rosalind Chao, Kenji Yoshino, Linda Greenhouse. Opposite page: Laurence Kardish and Catherine Wyler.

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Join us for the New-York Historical Society’s film series, featuring opening remarks by notable directors, writers, actors, and historians.

Justice in Film This series explores how film has tackled social conflict, morality, and the perennial struggles between right and wrong that are waged from the highest levels of government to the smallest of local communities.

Friday, February 27, 7 pm Philadelphia | 1993 | 125 min.

Kenji Yoshino, Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law, Robert Post, Dean of Yale Law School, and Linda Greenhouse, Lecturer at Yale and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, introduce Jonathan Demme’s courtroom drama, which gave HIV/AIDS a face and ignited a conversation about the social, political, and medical issues surrounding the disease.

Friday, March 6, 7 pmSpellbound | 1945 | 111 min.

Celebrated documentary filmmaker Ric Burns introduces Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller in which an amnesiac man accused of murder goes on the run with a psychoanalyst to uncover his true identity.

Friday, March 13, 7 pmThe Joy Luck Club | 1993 | 139 min.

Joy Luck Club co-star Rosalind Chao, joined by Asian performing arts critic Ken Smith, discusses this moving film that weaves together past and present through the intricate lives of four Chinese immigrants and their daughters.

Friday, March 20, 7 pmThe Thin Man | 1934 | 91 min.

Constitutional scholar Philip C. Bobbitt presents this murder mystery in which a former detective reluctantly investigating the disappearance of a wealthy inventor invites all the suspects to a dinner party.Find this icon

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Pay-as-you-wish Friday Nights!

Bernard and Irene Schwartz Classic Film Series

FRIDAY NIGHTSNew-York Historical Society’s

Entrance to the film series is included with Museum Admission during New-York Historical’s Pay-as-you-wish Friday Nights (6–8 pm). No advanced reservations. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 pm. New-York Historical Society members receive priority.

For more information on our featured films and speakers,

please visit nyhistory.org/programs or call (212) 485-9205.

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Friday, March 27, 7 pmAu Revoir Les Enfants | 1987 | 104 min.

Laurence Kardish, former Senior Film Curator at MoMA, presents Louis Malle’s autobiographical film in which a Catholic boarding school in German-occupied France secretly hides three Jewish boys among its students. (French with English subtitles.)

Friday, April 10, 7 pmSweet Smell of Success | 1957 | 96 min.

Award-winning filmmaker Antonio Monda discusses this drama in which a powerful columnist coerces a desperate press agent to break up his sister’s relationship in return for client exposure.

Friday, April 24, 7 pmJezebel | 1938 | 104 min.

Catherine Wyler, in conversation with 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl, discusses her father’s Antebellum drama in which a Southern belle attempts to win back her ex-fiancé.

Friday, May 1, 7 pmMutiny on the Bounty | 1935 | 132 min.

Distinguished historian Andrew Roberts introduces Frank Lloyd’s historic drama in which the crew of the HMS Bounty mutineer their ruthless captain.

Friday, May 8, 7 pm Umberto D. | 1952 | 89 min.

Award-winning filmmaker and novelist Antonio Monda presents this Italian film in which a proud old man and his beloved dog struggle to live on a government pension in Rome. (Italian with English subtitles.)

Friday, May 29, 7 pm All the President’s Men | 1976 | 138 min.

Award-winning journalist Bob Herbert explores Alan J. Pakula’s intense political thriller that follows reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in their pursuit of truth during the Watergate scandal.

Friday, June 5, 7 pm It Happened One Night | 1934 | 105 min.

In the first film to win the “Big 5” at the Academy Awards, Claudette Colbert stars as a stranded heiress who reluctantly accepts the help of a reporter, played by Clark Gable, in order to reunite with her new husband. Bob Herbert returns for opening remarks.

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Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight Gallery Tours Monday, March 9, 11 am | $30 (members $18) & Monday, April 20, 11 am | $30 (members $18)

Join curator Roberta Olson on an exciting journey through this multimedia exhibition, which showcases the works John James Audubon produced as he was rushing to complete The Birds of America. This final installment of the acclaimed tripartite series highlights outliers and western species.

Roberta Olson, Curator of Drawings at the New-York Historical Society, is the curator of Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight (Part III of The Complete Flock).

Spring Migration Walk in the Ramble Sunday, May 3, 9 am | $30 (members $18)

Journey with wildlife artist and illustrator Alan Messer to some of the most magical places in Central Park’s wooded Ramble, discovering along the way both resident and migrating birds. During the spring migration in May, delight in the colorful warblers, hummingbirds, tanagers, and thrushes.

Alan Messer, a former president of the Linnaean Society of New York, is a wildlife artist and illustrator of books, field guides, and periodicals.

From Abraham to the American Moses Sunday, May 31, 11 am | $30 (members $18)

We’ll explore New York’s place in the story of Lincoln and the Jews, with highlights including the role of the cotton trade, Jewish Copperheads and Abolitionists, Horace Greeley, and Lincoln’s Cooper Union address and studio portrait by Mathew Brady.

Cal Snyder is the author of Out of Fire and Valor: The War Memorials of New York City from the Revolution to 9/11. Lucy Oakley is Head of Education and Programs at NYU’s Grey Art Gallery.

Central Park Nature Walk Sunday, June 14, 9 am | $30 (members $18)

A migrating hub to hundreds of species of birds and home to over 100 types of trees, Central Park’s wooded Ramble is a superb place to enjoy New York’s natural treasures. Journey through the park and learn about its diverse ecosystems and the relationships between its plants and animals.

Leslie Day is the author of Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City and Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City.

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Special Offer for Attendees: Children 4–12 are invited to visit the DiMenna Children’s History Museum free of charge for special activities that will take place during the Parenting in the Digital Age talks. These programs will take place from 9:45–11:15 am. Pre-registration for participating children is required when purchasing tickets. Space is limited.

The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age

Saturday, May 2, 10–11 am | $38 (members $24)

As iPads begin to replace conversations at the dinner table, many families struggle to understand the digital revolution unfolding in their households. Renowned clinical psychologist Catherine Steiner-Adair explores how technology and media are putting children at risk, from infancy through young adulthood, and challenging what it means to be a family.

Catherine Steiner-Adair, a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, is the author of The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age.

Toddlers and TechnologySaturday, May 30, 10–11 am | $38 (members $24)

Why do some children thrive and others struggle? Noted child psychologist Tovah P. Klein suggests that the seeds for adult success are actually planted in the toddler years through qualities such as resilience, self-reliance, self-regulation, and empathy. In a proactive talk, Dr. Klein reveals how to help children grow into fulfilled, happy, and successful people amidst the countless distractions of the digital age.

Tovah P. Klein is Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and the author of How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success.

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FAMILY LEARNING program highlightsSee full list of family and children’s programs at nyhistory.org/childrens-museum

SPECIAL FAMILY PROGRAMS To purchase tickets contact [email protected]

The Pinkertonian: Interactive Family TheaterSundays, February 15, March 8, April 12 and 26; 3–5 pm

Families help solve a 19th-century detective case in this immersive mystery theater in the museum galleries. Live In Theater’s productions are lauded by New York Magazine and NYC Theatre and were voted a “Top Ten Event” by Time Out New York. Don’t miss this unique family experience! Ages 8 to adult.

$35 ($30 for Members).

Ancient Chinese Arts Today Sunday, March 15; 2 pm (Calligraphy)

Sunday, April 19; 2 pm (Fan Dancing)Families are introduced to the arts of Chinese calligraphy and fan dancing in these two classes led by the New York Chinese Cultural Center. These active, hands-on workshops introduce the history and some Chinese vocabulary, in addition to the ancient art forms. Ages 5 and up. Price per class: $15 ($10 for Members).

The Art of Handmade Paper Sunday, April 12; 11 am–1 pm (Ages 5–10)

Sunday, April 12; 1–4 pm (Ages 10–14)Families discover the possibilities of handmade paper with award-winning papermaker Mary Sullivan. Kids bring dried flowers, string, paper clippings, or other small items to add to their paper and personalize their work. $20 ($15 for Members).

Birthday PartiesGive your child a unique birthday celebration at the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, where parties are both memorable and meaningful. Guests enjoy a custom-themed art project, exhibition hunts, and a private, decorated party space. Contact [email protected] or call (212) 873-3400 x374.

Family MembershipsBring the whole family again and again to enjoy family programs, the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, and special exhibitions. Members receive discounts on ticketed family programs and experience one-of-a-kind events, like our annual Thanksgiving Eve balloon celebration.

For more information email [email protected]


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PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Camp HistoryMonday, August 17 – Friday, August 21; 9 am–4 pmCalling all historians! Kids go behind the scenes and back in time in this one-of-a-kind camp with curators, archivists, and historians. A must-do for a history-obsessed kid. Ages 11–13. $500 ($400 for Family Members). RSVP to

[email protected].

Teen ProgramsWe make history lively and exciting for teens! Program participants explore our incredible collections and work alongside museum professionals and peers who happily share their passion for American art and history. Teens can go behind the scenes of Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion as Spring Scholars; apply to become Student Historians, our nationally recognized high school internship program; or apply to our Summer Scholars program in the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library. For more information, including registration deadlines and how to apply, please visit: nyhistory.org/education/teen-programs.

At the Kids’ Table with Sarah LohmanSaturday, April 25; 2 pmWhat does 18th-century Tupperware look like? How about a 19th-century toaster? In this class families will uncover kitchens of the past through visiting the galleries and then making cinnamon

toast. Historical gastronomist Sarah Lohman will guide kids and adults through grinding sugar and churning butter by hand. Ages 8 and up. $16 ($10 for Members).

Fourth of July: History of Ice CreamSaturday, July 4; 11 am–4 pmCome explore the history of this sweet treat in the U.S. and help crank up batches of 17th-century “icey creams” while celebrating Independence Day.

ONGOING FAMILY PROGRAMSVisit nyhistory.org/childrens-museum for more details

Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library

Little New-YorkersTuesdays and Fridays, 3:30 pmThe littlest visitors explore New York City through singing, stories, and activities. Ages 3–5.

Cross-Stitch CircleThursdays, 3:30–5:30 pmStitchers from beginner to expert join together in this exploration of cross-stitch techniques. Everyone works on a project to take home, or to return to week after week. Ages 6 and up.

Macy’s Sunday Story TimeSundays, 11:30 amFamilies discover New York history through tales of the past. Ages 4–7.

Support for this program provided by Macy’s.

Reading Into History Select Sundays, 3 pmFamilies explore history together—through stories! Each month kids and adults join the Book Wrap event to share reactions to the month’s book, see cool museum artifacts and documents, and meet the authors. Upcoming books include Salt by Helen Frost and Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson.Ages 9–12. Support for this program provided by the New York Council for the Humanities.


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Individual($90 / Tax-deductible: $90)All the benefits listed on opposite page for one. Purchase up to two tickets at the member rate for most public and family programs.

Dual ($125 / Tax-deductible: $125)

All the benefits of Individual membership for two adults. Purchase up to four tickets at the member rate for most public and family programs.

Family($150 / Tax-deductible: $125)All the benefits of Dual membership, plus:• Unlimited free admission for children

under the age of 18• Complimentary ticket to one family

program of your choosing• Invitation to our family-friendly

Thanksgiving Eve event and to select family programs throughout the year

• Opportunity to host a birthday party in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum

Young Friend($175 / Tax-deductible: $125)All the benefits of Individual membership, plus:• Exclusive events for young

professionals, including behind-the-scenes tours

Friend($250 / Tax-deductible: $200)All the benefits of Family membership, plus:• Two complimentary tickets to

a public or family program of your choice, with concierge reservation services through the Membership Office

• Invitations to additional members-only events and select opening receptions

Patron Family($500 / Tax-deductible: $400)All the benefits of Friend membership, plus:• Four complimentary tickets to a

public or family program of your choice, with concierge reservation services through the Membership Office

• Private tour with a Museum docent (by appointment through the Membership Office)

• Two guest passes for admission to the Museum to share with friends, family, or colleagues

Benefactor($1,000 / Tax-deductible: $850)All the benefits of Patron Family membership, plus:• One Family membership to give

as a gift• Invitations to exclusive behind-the-

scenes programs and events on American history

• Listing in the New-York Historical Society Annual Report

Gotham Fellow($2,500 / Tax-deductible: $2,300)All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:• Four guest passes for admission to

the Museum to share with friends, family, or colleagues

• Invitations to private curatorial talks on special exhibitions, the Museum collection, and Library archives

Frederick Douglass Council Members of the Frederick Douglass Council enjoy special access to our new Civil Rights Gallery along with other exhibitions and programs. For more information, call (212) 485-9279 or e-mail [email protected].

DiMenna Children’s History Museum Leadership Council The DiMenna Children’s History Museum offers children an enchanting introduction to the world of history. Leadership Council members receive special benefits and exclusive access to a variety of programs for children ages 4–13. Parents also receive special benefits. For more information, please call (212) 485-9240, or email [email protected].

Chairman’s CouncilThe Chairman’s Council is dedicated to securing the New-York Historical Society’s future as the preeminent institution in American history. Members participate in numerous exclusive events, including theannual Weekend with History. For more information, please call(212) 485-9221 or [email protected].

Planned GivingMake a difference and give a gift that benefits you, your loved ones, and the New-York Historical Society. Visit nyhistory.org/support or call (212) 485-9253 for details.

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Join today and receive discounted tickets to most public and family programs, among other very special benefits.

The support of our Members helps us mount more than 100 riveting public programs on history and current events each year, as well as an ongoing roster of exciting permanent and special exhibits. Together with our Members, we are Making History Matter.

all membership levels include:

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Visit nyhistory.org/email to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and receive updates on the latest events, activities, and programs.

Our facilities, galleries, and auditorium are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair accessible entrance is located at 2 West 77th Street.

Wheelchairs are available to visitors free of charge. It is advisable to reserve in advance by calling (212) 485-9200 or (212) 873-7489 (TTY). Please ask security for assistance when you arrive.

Most exhibition audio and video, including all media in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum, is accessible to T-coil hearing aid users.

T-coil compatible audio guides are available for select exhibitions and are free with admission. Headsets and neck-loops are also available. Please inquire at the admissions desk.

The Auditorium is equipped with an infrared assistive listening system. Headsets and T-coil compatible versions are available. Please ask a staff

member at the auditorium entrance or the membership desk for assistance.

All New-York Historical Society exhibition films are open-captioned.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available (by appointment) to accompany scheduled docent- or educator-led group

tours. To schedule an ASL group visit, please contact [email protected] or call (212) 485-9232.

Text for major exhibitions is available in Large Print. Please pick up a copy at the admissions desk.

For more information about accessibility, please e-mail any questions to [email protected] or call (212) 485-9232 or (212) 873-7489 (TTY).

The New-York Historical Society is a striking, sophisticated venue for events of all kinds. Our beautiful, recently renovated landmark building is the perfect venue for hosting anything from a daytime meeting in our state-of-the-art audi-torium to a seated dinner or reception in our exhibit halls. nyhistory.org/rental

Shop for New York, American History, art and exhibition related gifts, prints, books, jewelry, toys, and more. Members save 10% on store purchases. nyhistorystore.com

Members of the New-York Historical Society at any level are entitled to take part in the History Book Club, which meets approximately four times throughout the year. To sign up, please e-mail or call the Membership office.

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For genera l inquires, ca l l (212) 873-3400

General Information170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street) nyhistory.org

Tuesday to Thursday & Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm, Friday, 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm. Hours subject to change. Please call ahead or check our online calendar before your visit. For general inquiries, call (212) 873-3400.

$19 Adults, $15 Seniors (65+)/Educators/Active Military (active military in uniform are free), $12 Students, $6 Kids (5–13), Children under 5 are free. Friday nights from 6–8 pm admission is “Pay-as-you-wish.”

Ticketing Call Center (212) 485-9268, nyhistory.org/programs

Tuesday to Friday, 9 am – 3 pm, Saturday 10 am – 3 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. The Library is closed on Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Use of the Library is free. For research inquiries and online research reservations, visit nyhistory.org/library or call (212) 485-9225.

Subway: B or C train to 81st Street and Central Park West. Bus: M10 to 77th Street, M79 to 81st Street and Central Park West. Public Parking Garages: (all are located between Broadway and Amsterdam) Wilfred Street Garage, 203 West 77th Street, (212) 362-2308; Tri-Star Parking, 207 West 76th Street; Carousel Parking, 201 West 75th Street, (212) 874-0581.

Trained docents give free one-hour tours of the permanent collections at 2 pm and 3:30 pm daily. Tours depart from the Grand Staircase on the first floor. Schedule subject to change.

For groups of ten or more adults or college students, we offer discounted admission as well as private, guided tours. Tours of select special exhibitions are available as well as several themed tours of our permanent collection. Each group member receives a 10% discount in the Museum Store, an audio headset unit, and a two-for-one coupon for future general admission tickets.

The New-York Historical Society comes to you! Curator-trained docents will visit your institution to provide a 45-60 minute lecture on a variety of NYC topics. All lectures are accompanied by PowerPoint presentations. Call (212) 873-3400 x352 for more information.

Acclaimed restaurateur Stephen Starr brings casual elegance to the New-York Historical Society. For reservations call (212) 485-9211 or visit nyhistory.org/dine. Restaurant hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 10 pm. Closed Mondays.

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Vice Chairs Nancy and Barry Barnett Charles CahnSusan and Jeff Campbell Terry and Douglas Cooper Barbara Knowles Debs and Richard A. Debs Judith K. and Jamie Dimon John R. Doss The Everett Foundation Lisa Field Barbara and Stephen Friedman Lucy and William FriedmanMerle and Barry Ginsburg Amy and Sid Goodfriend Sarah and Geoffrey Gund Marjorie and Gurnee Hart Lawrence Jacobs Brian A. Kane Kate Kelly and George Schweitzer Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kimmelman Seth A. Klarman Ruth and Sid Lapidus The Caroline M. Lowndes Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Malkin Reina Marin and Emilio Bassini Cindy and Richard McKinneyRonay and Richard Menschel Sandra and Edward Meyer Sandy Mintz Ann Heilman Murphy Nancy Newcomb and John Hargraves Mary Jo Otsea and Richard H. Brown Suzanne F. Peck Nancy Perlman and Thomas D. Klingenstein Patti and James Piereson Shaiza Rizavi and Jon Friedland Charles Rosenblum Maia Rubin and Jonathan Babkow Donna and Marvin Schwartz Fay and William Shutzer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. SmithSarah Billinghurst Solomon and Howard Solomon Nancy and Burt Staniar Joan and Michael Steinberg Elizabeth B. Strickler and Mark T. Gallogly Nicki and Harold Tanner Billie Tisch The Honorable Merryl H. Tisch and James S. Tisch Melissa Vail and Norman Selby Barbara and John Vogelstein Didi Wallerstein and John A. Herfort Sue Ann Weinberg Barbara and David Zalaznick Members Anonymous Nira and Kenneth Abramowitz Lorraine and Richard Abramson Jacqueline Adams Arthur S. Ainsberg Kay Allaire Shirley and Martin Amdur Travis Anderson Arnhold Foundation, Inc. Cissy and George AschClaudine Bacher

Renee and Richard Barasch Brooke Barrett and John Galbraith Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Debra and Anson Beard, Jr. Bunny and Bill Beekman Ann and Kenneth Bialkin/ Bialkin Family Foundation Jewelle and Nathaniel J. BickfordRoberta and Stanley Bogen Charles R. Borrok Belinda and Charles Bralver Diane Brandt and Martin R. Lewis Rhoda Bressler Carole and Dan Burack Ildiko and Gilbert Butler Rita Cleary Anne E. Cohen Stephen A. Cohen Betsy and Alan D. Cohn Joyce B. Cowin Carolyn and George Cox Elizabeth and Thomas Dubbs Carol and Roger Einiger Gail and Richard Elden Howard L. Ellin Peter M. Engel Anne Farley and Peter C. Hein Ellen Flamm and Richard Peterson William Ford Charlotte K. Frank and Marvin Leffler D. Mercedes Franklin Irene and Richard Frary Mary Ann Fribourg Linda S. and Robert A. Friedman Tully M. Friedman Victoria Moran-Furman and Jay Furman Ruth and David Gottesman Janine Gordon and Alvin Schechter Patricia A. and Mark R. Gordon Diane and Paul Guenther Lynn and Martin Halbfinger Annie and John Hall Barbara and Stephen Heyman Ronnie F. Heyman John W. Holman, Jr. Ruth Holzer and Michael Byowitz Denise and Al Hurley Lyn and Seth Kaller Ann Kaplan and Robert Fippinger Earle W. Kazis Susan and Robert Klein Daney and Lee Klingenstein Suzie and Bruce Kovner Kim and Simon Krinsky Nancy Kuhn and Bernard Nussbaum Karen Landau, MD and Rodney W. Nichols Joann and Todd Lang Liz Lange and David Shapiro The Lauder Foundation/ Leonard & Evelyn Lauder Fund Jennifer Bruder Lavin and Ted Lavin Dalia and Larry Leeds Gerry Lenfest Amy and David Liebowitz Vivien Liu and Alan D. Hilliker Pia Lindström and John H. Carley Marianne and Tarky Lombardi, Jr. Karen Moss Lux and Marshall Lux Hillie Mahoney Jon Mann

Carol Marks and Tom Wirtshafter Nancy Abeles Marks Sally Martell Joanne and Norman Matthews Leni and Peter May Carolyn and Stephen McCandless Joseph C. McNay/ New England Foundation Ira M. and Susan F. Millstein Sandra and Lowell Mintz Louise Mirrer and David Halle Dinny and Lester Morse Alexandra Munroe and Robert Rosenkranz Nancy and Daniel Neff Lynn and Harry O’Mealia Trina and Mike Overlock Carolyn Palmer Judith Stern Peck Helen and Russell Pennoyer Wendy and Alan Pesky Lucy Victoria Phillips Joel I. Picket Joan and Fred Pittman Robin and Richard Pzena Ellen and Richard Rampell Carol and Joseph Reich/ The Pumpkin Foundation Jean Margo Reid Sandra and Richard Rippe Barbara and John Robinson Elizabeth and Felix Rohatyn Joanna S. and Daniel Rose Susan and Elihu Rose Susan and Jon Rotenstreich Amy Conford Roth Max Schapiro Barbara A. Schatz and Frederick P. Schaffer Dafna and Michael Schmerin Frances A. Schulman Sara and Axel Schupf Erica and Eric Schwartz Elizabeth and Stanley D. Scott Melanie Shorin and Greg S. Feldman John Shapiro and Shonni J. Silverberg Nancy Simpkins Judi Sorensen Flom Constance and Stephen Spahn Judith and Stephen Stein Betsy and Wally Stern Leila Straus Marcie and Miles Stuchin Richard Sylla Szilvia Tanenbaum The Honorable and Mrs. Robert G. Torricelli Tova Friedler Usdan and Ernest Rubenstein Naomi and Ernest von Simson Barbara and Elliott Wagner Rosalind P. Walter Charlene Wang and David S. Howe Jane and Philip Waterman Margaret Wellington and William Constantine Judy and Josh Weston Elizabeth Wiegers Carol and Lawrence Zicklin

Board of Trustees Helen AppelJames BaskerNorman BenzaquenJudith Roth BerkowitzFranci J. BlassbergDavid BlightRic BurnsJames S. ChanosRavenel B. Curry IIISusan Frier DanilowElizabeth B. DaterBarbara Knowles DebsScott DelmanJoseph A. DiMennaNiall FergusonHenry Louis Gates, Jr.Buzzy GeduldRichard GilderJames GrantMartin J. GrossRoger HertogEdward R. HintzAgnes Hsu-TangKenneth T. JacksonLon JacobsDavid M. KennedyPatricia KlingensteinSidney LapidusLewis E. LehrmanGlen S. LewyTarky Lombardi, Jr.Jon MeachamCarl B. MengesLouise MirrerJohn MonskyNeal MoszkowskiMorris W. OffitGeorge E. PatakiRussell P. PennoyerStuart J. RabinRichard Reiss, Jr.Charles M. RoyceThomas A. Saunders IIIPam B. SchaflerBenno SchmidtBernard SchwartzMichelle SmithErnest TollersonIra UnschuldEric J. WallachSue Ann WeinbergMichael WeisbergByron R. WienRoy J. Zuckerberg

CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL ChairSusan Frier Danilow Deputy Chairs Suzanne F. Peck Michael R. Weisberg Co-chairs Anonymous Helen and Robert Appel Norman S. Benzaquen Judy and Howard Berkowitz Franci Blassberg and Joe Rice James S. Chanos Lois Chiles and Richard Gilder Sonya and Dev Chodry Suzanne and Rich Clary Beth and Ravenel B. Curry Susan and Greg Danilow Elizabeth B. Dater and Wm. Mitchell Jennings, Jr. Scott M. Delman Diana and Joe DiMenna Patricia Dunnington Lawrence N. Field Buzzy Geduld/Cougar Foundation Kristin R. Gervasio and Stuart J. Rabin Jane Gould Ahuva and Martin J. Gross Susan and Roger Hertog Helen and Edward Hintz Virginia James Patricia and John Klingenstein Cheryl and Glen Lewy Paula and Tom McInerney Cordelia and Carl Menges Jennifer and John Monsky Amanda and Neal Moszkowski Ruth and Harold Newman Nancy and Morris W. Offit Park Tower Group Karen and Charles Phillips Bonnie and Richard Reiss, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce The Russian Tea Room Carol and Lawrence Saper Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Saunders III Pam and Scott Schafler Irene and Bernard L. Schwartz Paul Singer Michelle Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Steel Laurie and Sy Sternberg Katherine and Vincent Teti Ira L. Unschuld Daria and Eric J. Wallach Leah and Michael Weisberg Anita and Byron Wien

NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Board of Trustees & Chairman’s Council List

ChairPam B. Schafler

Vice ChairRichard Reiss, Jr.

Executive Committee ChairRoger Hertog

Chair EmeritiRichard GilderNancy Newcomb

President & CEOLouise Mirrer


List as of December 30, 2014

Corporate 6-16 West 77th Street CorporationAmerican Express CompanyAnchin, Block & Anchin LLPAngelo, Gordon & Co.Bank of AmericaBloomberg L.P.Bronx Community CollegeCenterbridge PartnersCon EdisonCredit SuisseCrystal & CompanyDonna Karan Company LLCThe Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.First Republic BankFleming and Hall LTDGeneral AtlanticGoldman Sachs GivesJPMorgan Chase & Co.Jujamcyn TheatersKeefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.Kirkland & Ellis LLPKPMG LLPKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLPLehman CollegeMacy’sMorgan StanleyMusic Theatre InternationalNew York Life FoundationNew York UniversityOaktree Capital Management, L.P.Pfizer Inc.Platt Byard Dovell White Architects LLPRCDolner LLCSaks Fifth AvenueStop & StorZubatkin Owner Representation

Foundation Anonymous (1)The Achelis and Bodman FoundationsThe American Folk Art SocietyArtsConnectionThe Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc.The Barker Welfare FoundationThe Bay and Paul Foundations, Inc.The Beekman Family AssociationBloomberg PhilanthropiesBoris Lurie Art FoundationBroadway United Church of Christ

The Gilbert & Ildiko Butler Family FoundationThe City University of New YorkThe Nathan Cummings FoundationThe Dana FoundationThe Gladys Krieble Delmas FoundationThe Emily Davie and

Joseph S. Kornfeld FoundationThe Max and Victoria

Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.Fidelity FoundationFord FoundationFurthermore, a program of

the J.M. Kaplan FundThe Gilder Lehrman

Institute of American HistoryThe Goodman Memorial FoundationThe Keith Haring FoundationThe Al Hirschfeld FoundationThe Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz

Foundation for the Arts, Inc.The Inner Circle, Inc. The Angela and Scott Jaggar FoundationKPF FoundationThe Jeannette and H. Peter

Kriendler Charitable TrustThe Leon Levy FoundationThe Henry Luce Foundation, Inc.The Mackintosh FoundationThe Robert Mapplethorpe

Foundation, Inc.Metropolitan Opera ClubThe C. Jay Moorhead FoundationThe William T. Morris FoundationThe New York Community TrustNew York Council for the HumanitiesThe Henry Nias FoundationThe Opportunity NetworkThe Peck Stacpoole FoundationThe Peters Family Art FoundationThe Rice Family FoundationThe Robertson FoundationRockland Civil War Roundtable, Inc.May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.The Peter Jay Sharp FoundationSansom Foundation, Inc.Sarah I. Schieffelin Residuary TrustThe Paul E. Singer FoundationThe Buddy Taub FoundationThe Terra Foundation for American Art

The Thompson Family FoundationThe Vidda FoundationThe H.W. Wilson Foundation, Inc.

Government Institute of Museum and Library ServicesNational Endowment for the ArtsNational Endowment for the HumanitiesNew York City Department of

Cultural AffairsNew York City Department of

Design and ConstructionNew York State Council on the ArtsNew York State Education Department

Matching GiftsThe New-York Historical Society would like to thank the following organizations for their generous match of employee contributions: Aetna Foundation, Inc.Amazon Smile FoundationAmerican Express CompanyAmerican International Group, Inc.Assured GuarantyBank of AmericaBlackRockExxonMobil FoundationFM Global FoundationFord FoundationGoldmanThe Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.HSBCIBMJim Beam Brands Co.John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.Keybank FoundationLexisNexis GroupMacy’sMerck & Co. Inc.The Meredith Corporation FoundationPfizer FoundationPrudential SecuritiesRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Tauck Family Foundation

*representing gifts made between May 1, 2013 and November 1, 2014

FundersIn addition to the generous contributions of individual donors, the New-York Historical Society recognizes the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies for their support*:

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Take Your Seat in HistoryWe invite you to “Take Your Seat in History” with a contribution of $1,000. Your personal message and name or name of another you wish to honor will appear on a beautiful plaque on one of the auditorium seats.

The Robert H. Smith Auditorium, our state-of-the-art theater, can accommodate an expanded schedule of the New-York Historical Society’s lectures, performances, special events, and educational programs, in addition to a multimedia cinematic experience for museum visitors of all ages.

Sponsor Your Seat Today! Visit nyhistory.org/takeyourseat or call (212) 485-9235.

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