| IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Westward Expansion Bring your Westward Expansion unit to life by scheduling an in-school visit. Using replica touch objects, maps, images, and documents we will help students consider the impact of United States expansion on Indigenous people and pioneers.  LEARN MORE AND BOOK HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS Tech Scholars: Web Design Spring Recess: Monday-Friday, April 22-26 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Explore how women across the spectrum of race, class, and sexuality exercised power and effected change. Be a digital changemaker and create your own websites to share powerful stories about women in history. For NYC high school students, grades 9-12. Please note: This program will take place in person at our partner Hudson River Park’s Pier 57 location at 25 11th Ave New York, NY 10011. APPLY TODAY Student Historian Internship Summer: Tuesday – Thursday, July 9 – August 15 | 10:00 am – 3:00pm Student Historians use the resources of New-York Historical Society to conduct research and share their scholarship through creative digital projects. Interns meet with professional staff to learn about the museum, library, digital humanities, and history fields; work collaboratively with fellow students to develop their historical thinking, communication, and digital media skills; and engage in hands-on work to deepen their understanding of American history and the digital humanities. The historical theme of the internship is Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America. For NYC high school students, grades 10-12. APPLY TODAY  EXPLORE TEEN PROGRAMS ONLINE TEACHER WORKSHOPS History of Reproductive Rights Wednesday, March 27 | 6:00-7:00 pm | FREE | 1 CTLE hour The political debate around women’s reproductive rights is expected to play a major role in the 2024 presidential election. Learn how to teach the long history of this contentious topic to prepare your students to make sense of the political rhetoric they will surely encounter.  LEARN MORE & REGISTER CURRICULUM LIBRARY HIGHLIGHT Life Story: Byllye Avery This life story highlights the work of Byllye Avery, an activist who expanded Black women’s access to reproductive healthcare. Explore related experiences and topics in our Women & the American Story curriculum. .  MORE FROM OUR CURRICULUM LIBRARY OTHER OFFERINGS AT N-YHS  Visiting the Museum? Check out our Digital Family Guides and get ready to dive into history!  Little New-Yorkers I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark Tuesday, March 26 | 3:30 pm ET | In person, free with Museum admission Friday, March 29 | 3:30 pm ET | In person, free with Museum admission DETAILS & REGISTRATION  Special Event Meet and Make Art with Artist-in-Residence Beatrice Glow Saturday, March 30 | 1:00 pm ET | In person, free with Museum admission DETAILS & REGISTRATION  Bilingual Sunday Story Time (English/Spanish) Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos Sunday, March 31 | 11:30 am ET | In person, free with Museum admission DETAILS & REGISTRATION  Hablemos Recorrido en español // Guided visit in Spanish Sunday, March 31 | 3:00 pm ET | In person, free with Museum admission DETAILS & REGISTRATION SUPPORT NEW-YORK HISTORICAL New-York Historical is committed to serving the Education community through our civics- and history-based programming and resources. Your support is vital to our ability to continue. Please consider making a contribution online to help fund all facets of our mission. DONATE HERE STAY CONNECTED JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! |
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