American film reflected the seismic societal changes of the 1940s. From the battlefields to the home front to the aftermath of a world changed forever, movies continued to provide entertainment while holding up a mirror ... Read More
Maritime Folklore & Myths Surrounding New York and Long Island - Brooke Franks The ocean never stops moving. It's mysteries, drawing you in. Come with us as we explore maritime folklore and tall tales surrounding New ... Read More
American film reflected the seismic societal changes of the 1940s. From the battlefields to the home front to the aftermath of a world changed forever, movies continued to provide entertainment while holding up a mirror ... Read More
The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates - Richard Panchyk The Gold Coast of Long Island was more than just a collection of extravagant mansions, it was an entire cultural and geographical ecosystem ... Read More
There are a lot of books out there about stars, about movies, about directors, writers, designers and all the people whose work you see on the stage, screen and playing field. What they all miss ... Read More
Listen to a PowerPoint lecture by historian, author and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer to learn why pirates like Captain Kidd were attracted to Long Island at the turn of the 18th century and how a ... Read More
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Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton came from widely different family backgrounds, yet their marriage was a great success. Included in this talk are their eight children; her reaction to his affair with Maria Reynolds; his ... Read More
When the “shot heard round the world” occurred in April of 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered radical. However, over the course of the next year ... Read More