Join us for a very picturesque prowl through historic Harlem, once a bucolic estate setting for gracious mansions, later a hub for European immigrants, and then the destination of southern Blacks fleeing Jim Crow and migrating to the North in pursuit of jobs and rights. Together we'll visit settings associated with all of these phases […]
Stephen Rome will lead the discussion series. It is open to all, with no registration and we will have copies of the books for you. All sessions will be in person at the library, inside or outside depending on the weather, from 6:30 to 8:00. There is no registration. Tuesday, Sept 21 – The Greater […]
Queens throughout history have used what they wear to convey messages about their beauty, royalty, and power. From Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s false beard to Marie Antoinette’s extravagant gowns, it's time to dive into the fascinating stories of how queens across continents and time periods have dressed the part — and how their position in the public […]
