History at Home: Immigration and Religious Liberty in the U.S. Constitution

New-York Historical reopens indoors on Friday, Sept. 11, and visitors will have a chance to view Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions: Creating the American Republic, an exploration of America’s long history of constitutional and civic engagement featuring over 40 books and documents from the collection of Dorothy T. Goldman. Our Public Programs series has often delved into constitutional history over the years, often from surprising and enlightening angles. Enjoy audio recordings of just two below: The first is examination of immigration law with legal experts Cristina Rodriguez, Akhil Reed Amar, and Judge Denny Chin as they also discuss their own families’ immigration stories. And the second is a discussion of legal precedents, protections, and debates surrounding religious liberty with scholars Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Akhil Reed Amar, and Marcia Coyle.

Immigration and the Constitution
Feb. 7, 2019

Religious Liberty and the American Constitution
November 9, 2019

History at Home: Japanese American Internment and the Heart Mountain Draft Resisters

May 19, 2020

The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II is one of the ugliest chapters in U.S. history. Starting in 1942, 120,000 citizens of Japanese descent on the Pacific coast were forced to abandon their homes and businesses and relocate to distant concentrations camps. Below, listen to two audio recordings of Public Programs that explore this era: the first, with the late historian Richard Reeves on his book, Infamy, about the history and fallout of the internment, and the second, a unique...Read More

History at Home: An Iconic Black Newspaper and a Kid's View of the Pentagon Papers

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As the famous saying goes, journalism is the first rough draft of history. Over the years, our Public Programs have touched on the world of newspapers, reporting, and media, and how it has helped shape the momentous events in American history. Enjoy two audio recordings with diverse views of the news: first, an exploration of the legendary black newspaper The Chicago Defender and how it battled entrenched racism in the United States, and second, a DiMenna Children's History...Read More

Brewing In The Bronx: The Resurgence Of New York's Beer Traidition

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To celebrate our exhibition Beer Here: Brewing New York's History, the New-York Historical Society is hosting a series of Saturday beer tastings run by local breweries in the exhibit's Beer Hall. The program will run from May 26 through August 25; half-hour tastings will start at 2pm and 4pm. Not only will visitors get to taste some of these local creations, but there will be hops, whole leaf flowers and other beer ingredients for people to touch, smell...Read More

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