Recognition At Last! Andrew H. Green Gets "His" Park

Dear Friends and Colleagues:  I have some very gratifying news. A new park being built in Manhattan along the East River between East 60th and 63rd Streets will be named for Andrew H. Green, the unsung 19th century master planner, political reformer and historic preservationist. As most of you know I have been trying to […]

Recognition At Last! Andrew H. Green Gets "His" Park

Dear Friends and Colleagues:  I have some very gratifying news. A new park being built in Manhattan along the East River between East 60th and 63rd Streets will be named for Andrew H. Green, the unsung 19th century master planner, political reformer and historic preservationist. As most of you know I have been trying to […]

Coney Island Documentary Preview & Upcoming Lecture

New Coney Island Documentary coming soon! Award-winning filmmaker JL Aronson is currently completing his epic documentary about changing times in the People’s Playground. The film is called “Last Summer at Coney Island,” referring to the way in which every summer always feels like the last one when so much is in flux. It looks incredible […]

Coney Island Documentary Preview & Upcoming Lecture

New Coney Island Documentary coming soon! Award-winning filmmaker JL Aronson is currently completing his epic documentary about changing times in the People’s Playground. The film is called “Last Summer at Coney Island,” referring to the way in which every summer always feels like the last one when so much is in flux. It looks incredible […]

Celebrate Women's History Month with GVSHP

Upcoming Programs Information on all GVSHP’s upcoming programs and events is available online at http://www.gvshp.org/events.  The Talented Miss Highsmith A Lecture with Joan Schenkar Thursday, March 4, 2010 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. Hudson Park Branch Library 66 Leroy Street (off of 7th Avenue South) Free; reservations required. RSVP to [email protected] or 212-475-9585 ext. 35 Part […]

These Funds Matter!

In early February, President Barack Obama released a budget request that would have devastating repercussions on historic preservation efforts across the country. In addition to slashing funding for National Heritage Areas by 50%, the proposal would eliminate two key preservation programs – Save America’s Treasures and Preserve America. The reality is this funding matters now more than […]

Feeling like some Staten Island history?

The Staten Island Museum presents: The Irish on Staten Island Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1:30 p.m. Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island FREE. For further information call (718) 982-2597 or respond to [email protected]. Join us for an afternoon celebration of The Irish on Staten Island. The festivities will kick […]

Feeling like some Staten Island history?

The Staten Island Museum presents: The Irish on Staten Island Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1:30 p.m. Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island FREE. For further information call (718) 982-2597 or respond to [email protected]. Join us for an afternoon celebration of The Irish on Staten Island. The festivities will kick […]