New-York Historical Society Independence Day from Home

Celebrate Independence Day with us and reflect on the many meanings of the holiday. We’ve got a whole day’s worth of programming planned, including a speech by Frederick Douglass delivered by historical interpreter Joel Cook, a deep dive into Jackie Robinson’s legacy of activism with the Jackie Robinson Museum, and sing-alongs that give voice to struggles and hopes throughout American history. Come together as a family and think about what the July 4th holiday means to you or your community! Check back in the coming days for more program details.

To register for live events, visit nyhistory.org.

Join New-York Historical live throughout the day for July 4th activities at home:

• 10 am  ̶  Hablemos @ Casa: Celebrating our community by sharing our stories! / ¡Celebremos nuestra comunidad compartiendo nuestras historias!

• 11 am  ̶  Sing-Along: Red, White, and Tunes!

• 12 pm  ̶  History Deep Dive: Justice and Fair Play: Jackie Robinson—Activist, Athlete, Patriot

• 1 pm  ̶  Living History @ Home: “What to the slave is the Fourth of July?” 

•2 pm  ̶  Family Collaboration: Curate Your Own Museum @ Home