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Opens: May 15, 2008 — Closes: January 4, 2009
Posted May 14, 2008

Give It Your Best: Workplace Poster in the United States–More than 70 posters dating from World War I through World War II will be displayed in "Give it Your Best: Workplace Posters in the United States" at the Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington, Delaware. From safety slogans and motivational messages to Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter, these posters communicate, illustrate, teach, and preach. The exhibit opened April 18 and will run through January 4, 2009. Exhibit is included in regular admission. Exhibit only admissions is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-14, and free for children five and under. The work of the Mather Company is a highlight of the exhibit. Charles Mather was a pioneering publisher of colorful incentive posters designed by a number of artists. Sold widely through his mail order catalogue, these posters donned the walls of many workplaces between 1923 and 1929. His posters had simple messages, general illustrations, bright colors, and bold designs. On one poster, a beautiful peacock poses with his tail feathers spread and the slogan reads, Ability needs no fine feathers. In addition to the workplace posters motivating particular behaviors or giving advice, posters printed during World War I and World War II often encouraged bond-buying and patriotic behavior. Teamwork Wins is the message on a World War I poster with men working and the American flag waving in the background. Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter were popular figures in World War II posters with slogans like Defend American Freedom and Do the job HE left behind. Hagley Museum and Library collects preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American Enterprise. For more information, call (302) 658-2400 weekdays.

Web page: http://www.hagley.org

Opens: May 14, 2008 — Closes: November 14, 2008
Posted April 23, 2008

New Acquisitions at the USS Constitution Museum–Presented by the USS Constitution Museum. Exhibit of new acquisition: Four paintings by George Ropes, Jr. from 1813 of battle between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812. Museum hours: 9am-6 pm April 15 - October 15; 10am - 5 pm October 16 - April 14 Where: USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard. These paintings are the museum's most important images of the defining moment in Constitution's career. It was during this battle that the ship's nickname "Old Ironsides" as coined. Paintings of this type were akin to photographs or newspaper accounts of the day. George Ropes' paintings will become the museum's signature images of this moment. After this exhibition they will be rotated on and off display. Admission: This exhibition and entrance into the museum are free.

Web page: http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/

Opens: April 11, 2008 — Closes: August 17, 2008
Posted March 3, 2008

Woven Splendor from Timbuktu to Tibet: Exotic Rugs and Textiles from New York Collectors–Dozens of dazzling Oriental rugs and textiles will be the centerpiece of Woven Splendor from Timbuktu to Tibet: Exotic Rugs and Textiles from New York Collectors, a major New-York Historical Society exhibition examining the history of the Oriental rug in New York and the story of the Hajji Baba Club--the nation's oldest and most prestigious rug collecting club, celebrating its 75th anniversary--opening Friday, April 11 and running through August 17, 2008, at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (between 76th and 77th Streets.) Woven Splendor will feature some 75 objects belonging to current Hajji Baba Club members, including world-renowned rugs, costume and other Near Eastern/Central Asian textiles. The exhibition will explore how rugs were produced and used in their countries of origin, as well as how Americans initially understood these objects.

Web page: http://www.nyhistory.org
Contact e-mail: weaken@nyhistory.org

Opens: February 27, 2008 — Closes: April 6, 2008
Posted January 23, 2008

The Power of Prejudice: The Dreyfus Affair–The Dreyfus Affair, as it was known, was a seminal event in French history of the late 19th century, which still resonates today. Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jew in the French army, was accused and then convicted of being a traitor. It was later proven that he was innocent. This exhibit explores how the case led to the idea of separation of church and state in France; issues of national security, military vs civilian justice; how it was the first "trial in the press" with Emile Zola's famous editorial "J'accuse"; and how its impact inspired a journalist covering the trial, Theodor Herzl, to initiate plans for the formation of the State of Israel. Exhibit includes documents, photos, cartoons and film on the case with accompanying videos describing the history, legal aspects, media reactions, and the role of Jews and power. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.. 808 Gallery, 808 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. The event is free and open to the public.

Web page: http://www.ncacboston.org
Contact e-mail: ddavidson@ncacboston.org

Opens: December 31, 2007
Posted September 19, 2007

Here is New York: Remembering 9/11–Here is New York: Remembering 9/11, which opened on September 11, 2007, and runs through December 31, 2007, is an emotional recollection of the events of September 11 brought to life via photos drawn from "The Here is New York Collection" along with actual objects from the disaster. The 1,500 photos depict New Yorkers galvanized in their mission to help one another. The images range from dramatic views of Ground Zero to scenes of remarkable acts of heroism, expressions of grief and remembrance, and even protest. See it at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th Street). Admission: adults: $10; teachers, seniors: $7; students: $6; children under 12: free. To get to The New-York Historical Society take B or C trains to 81st Street or M10 bus to 77th Street; M79 to 81st and CPW.

Web page: http://www.nyhistory.org/hereisnewyork

Opens: September 27, 2007 — Closes: October 31, 2007
Posted September 12, 2007

Public Exhibit on Russian-American Relations–The Massachusetts Historical Society presents a free and open to the public exhibition about Russian-American relations. "Moments of Destiny: Two Centuries of Russian-American Diplomatic Relations from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society." This exhibition concentrates on eyewitness accounts in letters and diaries of men and women from Massachusetts present at momentous events in modern Russian history, and their role in Russian-American diplomatic relations. The exhibition will feature John Quincy Adams's diary as a teenage diplomat in Russia during the American Revolution; his wife, Louisa Catherine Adams' account of her epic passage across war-torn Russia 30 years later at the end of the Napoleonic Wars, while her husband served as the first American minister at the court of the Czars; the celebrated visit of the Russian fleet to Boston in 1864 in support of the Union cause during the American Civil War; vivid descriptions of the Russian imperial court in the tumultuous years leading up to the Russian Revolution in the personal papers of Ambassadors George Meyer and Curtis Guild; Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.'s behind-the-scenes role in the Khrushchev visit to the United States in 1959 (Khrushchev insisted on visiting Disneyland); and Senator Leverett Saltonstall as witness to the signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in Moscow in 1963. The exhibition commemorates the bicentennial of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia. September 27, 2007-October 31, 2007, every day, from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston St., Boston, MA. The closest T stop is Hynes Convention Center on the green line. For more on directions, please visit http://www.masshist.org/about/directions.cfm. Entrance to the Society as well as the exhibition is free. For more information contact Anne Bentley, Curator of Art, (617) 646-0508. E-mail: abentley@masshist.org.

Web page: http://www.masshist.org/about/directions.cfm

Opens: September 29, 2007
Posted August 30, 2007

Archives Fever: The 2nd Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar–Students, teachers, historians, and local history enthusiasts will find a treasure trove of L.A. history at the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar. Presented by L.A. as Subject, a research collective hosted by the USC Libraries, the Bazaar offers numerous resources for exploring the rich histories of L.A.'s diverse neighborhoods and communities and virtually any subject related to the Los Angeles region. Held at the Huntington Library, the Bazaar will feature exhibits by 41 local historical collections, museums, and archives. Attendees can browse collections, schedule research visits, and consult with experts. Free light lunch, refreshments, attendance, and parking. For more information visit http://www.usc.edu/arc/lasubject. Location: Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA. Saturday, September 29, 2007, 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. Admission: free.

Web page: http://www.usc.edu/arc/lasubject
Contact e-mail: gvestrad@usc.edu

Opens: September 27, 2007 — Closes: October 31, 2007
Posted August 22, 2007

Public Exhibition About Russian-American Relations–The Massachusetts Historical Society, "'Moments of Destiny: Two Centuries of Russian-American Diplomatic Relations from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society." This exhibition concentrates on eyewitness accounts in letters and diaries of men and women from Massachusetts present at momentous events in modern Russian history, and their role in Russian-American diplomatic relations. The exhibition commemorates the bicentennial of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia. Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston St., Boston, MA. The closest T stop is Hynes Convention Center on the green line. Admission: Entrance to the Society as well as the exhibition is FREE.

Web page: http://www.masshist.org
Contact e-mail: abentley@masshist.org

Opens: July 23, 2007 — Closes: July 29, 2007
Posted July 16, 2007

EAA Air Venture–The 55th annual edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the annual fly-in, air show and convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), promises to uphold the event's reputation as "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration." The weeklong event will draw about 10,000 aircraft, including 2,500 showplanes, and a total attendance of about 650,000 aviation enthusiasts. Visit www.airventure.org for more details and admission prices. More than 6,000 Illinois residents attend the event

Web page: http://www.airventure.org
Contact e-mail: convention@eaa.org

Opens: November 13, 2007 — Closes: March 9, 2008
Posted June 4, 2007

Our French Founding Father: Lafayettes Return to Washingtons America–The New-York Historical Society, the city's first museum and cultural institution, is proud to present a truly groundbreaking exhibition on the Marquis de Lafayette. This exhibition, which includes a jewel box display of Mount Vernon's Lafayette and Washington, explores Lafayette's return visit to the United States in 1824-25, with rarely exhibited historical materials and objects from the New-York Historical Society's collection. The exhibition, which commemorates the recent 250th anniversary of Lafayette's birth, will be on view from November 13, 2007, through March 9, 2008. The exhibition runs concurrently with the traveling display of Mount Vernon's A Son and His Adoptive Father: The Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington. The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street.

Web page: https://www.nyhistory.org/web/PDF/Lafayette&Washing.pdf

Opens: July 7, 2007
Posted May 15, 2007

P.O.V., PBS' award-winning independent non-fiction film series presents: Revolution '67–"REVOLUTION '67" By Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno. July 10, 2007 at 10 pm (check your local listings.). "Revolution '67" is an illuminating account of events too often relegated to footnotes in U.S. history the black urban rebellions of the 1960s. Focusing on the six-day Newark, N.J., outbreak in mid-July, "Revolution '67" reveals how the disturbances began as spontaneous revolts against poverty and police brutality and ended as fateful milestones in America's struggles over race and economic justice. Voices from across the spectrum -- activists Tom Hayden and Amiri Baraka, journalist Bob Herbert, Mayor Sharpe James, and other officials, National Guardsmen and Newark citizens -recall lessons as hard-earned then as they have been easy to neglect since. A co-production with the Independent Television Service (ITVS), in association with WSKG.

Web page: http://www.pbs.org/pov/revolution67
Contact e-mail: pov@pbs.org

Opens: July 3, 2007
Posted May 15, 2007

P.O.V., PBS' award-winning independent non-fiction film series presents: Standing Silent Nation–"STANDING SILENT NATION" By Suree Towfighnia and Courtney Hermann. July 07, 2007 at 10 PM (check your local listings.). If the refugee is today's tragic icon of a war-torn world, then Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, a reggae-inflected band born in the camps of West Africa, represents a real-life story of survival and hope. The six-member Refugee All Stars came together in Guinea after civil war forced them from their native Sierra Leone. Traumatized by physical injuries and the brutal loss of family and community, they fight back with the only means they have music. The result, as shown in "Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars," is a tableau of tragedy transformed by the band's inspiring determination to sing and be heard. A Diverse Voices Project co-production.

Web page: http://www.pbs.org/pov/standing
Contact e-mail: pov@pbs.org

Opens: June 26, 2007
Posted May 15, 2007

P.O.V. presents: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars–"SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS," By Zach Niles and Banker White. June 26, 2007 at 10 PM (check your local listings.). If the refugee is today's tragic icon of a war-torn world, then Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, a reggae-inflected band born in the camps of West Africa, represents a real-life story of survival and hope. The six-member Refugee All Stars came together in Guinea after civil war forced them from their native Sierra Leone. Traumatized by physical injuries and the brutal loss of family and community, they fight back with the only means they have: music. The result, as shown in "Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars," is a tableau of tragedy transformed by the band's inspiring determination to sing and be heard. A Diverse Voices Project co-production.

Web page: http://www.pbs.org/pov/raininadryland
Contact e-mail: pov@pbs.org

Opens: June 19, 2007
Posted May 15, 2007

P.O.V., PBS' award-winning independent non-fiction film series presents: Rain in a Dry Land–"RAIN IN A DRY LAND," By Anne Makepeace. June 19, 2007 at 10 PM (check your local listings.). How do you measure the distance from an African village to an American city? What does it mean to be a refugee in today's "global village"? "Rain in a Dry Land" provides eye-opening answers as it chronicles the fortunes of two Somali Bantu families, transported by relief agencies from years of civil war and refugee life to Springfield, Massachusetts and Atlanta, Georgia. As the newcomers confront racism, poverty and 21st-century culture shock, the film captures their efforts to survive in America and create a safe haven for their war-torn families. Their poetry, humor and amazing resilience show us our own world through new eyes. A co-production with the Independent Television Service (ITVS). Tune-in and Talk Back by sharing your point of view about the broadcast!

Web page: http://www.pbs.org/pov/raininadryland
Contact e-mail: pov@pbs.org

Opens: September 11, 2007
Posted May 15, 2007

P.O.V., PBS' award-winning independent non-fiction film series presents:The Camden 28–"THE CAMDEN 28" By Anthony Giacchino. National PBS Premiere on P.O.V. Tuesday, Sept. 11th at 10 p.m. (check your local listings). How far would you go to stop a war? "The Camden 28" recalls a 1971 raid on a Camden, N.J., draft board office by "Catholic Left" activists protesting the Vietnam War and its effects on urban America. Arrested on site in a clearly planned sting, the protesters included four Catholic priests, a Lutheran minister, and 23 others. "The Camden 28" reveals the story behind the arrests -- a provocative tale of government intrigue and personal betrayal -- and the ensuing legal battle, which Supreme Court Justice William Brennan called "one of the great trials of the 20th century." Thirty-five years later, the participants take stock of the motives, fears, and costs of their activism -- and its relevance to America today.

Web page: http://www.pbs.org/pov/camden28
Contact e-mail: pov@pbs.org

Opens: April 30, 2007 — Closes: May 1, 2007
Posted March 23, 2007

The Mormons–The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of Americas fastest-growing religions and, relative to its size, one of the richest. Church membership, now at twelve million and growing, sweeps the globe. But from the moment of its founding in 1830, the Church has been controversial. Within a month it had forty converts, and almost as many enemies. In the early years Mormons were hated, ridiculed, persecuted and feared. Yet in the past several decades the Mormon Church has transformed itself from a fringe sect into a thriving religion that embraces mainstream American values; its members include prominent and powerful politicians, university presidents, and corporate leaders. Mormons have always had a peculiar hold on the American imagination, but few know who the Mormons actually are, or who they claim to be, and their story is one of the great neglected American narratives. This spring, American Experience and FRONTLINE, two of PBSs most acclaimed series, join forces to present The Mormons, a new documentary series about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In two, two-hour episodes, filmmaker Helen Whitney (John Paul II: The Millennial Pope; Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero) explores both the history and the present reality of the Mormon faith. Whitney gained unusual access to Mormon archives and Church leaders as well as dissident exiles, historians, and scholars both within and outside the faith. Through this film, I hope to take the viewer inside one of the most compelling and misunderstood religions of our time, says Whitney. The two-part film airs Monday, April 30, and Tuesday, May 1 at 9 P.M. ET on PBS.

Opens: March 24, 2007 — Closes: March 25, 2007
Posted March 2, 2007

Art and Antiques Show by the Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts–At the Hagley Museum in Wilmington, Delaware. Fine art in all media from the most accomplished artists in the Brandywine Valley and a selection of antique furnishings will be featured in the show. 10 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $5. Enter using Hagley's Buck Road East entrance via Route 100 in Wilmington, Delware.

Opens: March 22, 2007 — Closes: April 22, 2007
Posted March 2, 2007

Rachel Carson Documents Display–To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of naturalist Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, the National Archives will display documents relating to her career as a federal employee with the Bureau of Fisheries, in the East Rotunda Gallery. The National Archives is on Constitution Ave. between 7th and 9th Streets, NW Washington, D.C. Display hours 10am-5:30pm daily.

Web page: http://www.archives.gov

Opens: March 4, 2007
Posted February 9, 2007

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum Whitehall Lecture Series–The Flagler Museum is host to speakers from prominent museums and universities around the country and experts in architecture, history, fine arts, decorative arts, and historic house museums. The Whitehall Lecture Series provides a detailed look at America's Gilded Age and its influence on history and culture. What better place to rediscover America's Gilded Age than at the home of Henry Flagler, Standard Oil founding partner and the man responsible for establishing agriculture and tourism as Florida's leading industries and Palm Beach as one of the world's great winter resorts. Web visitors can now experience the Lecture Series via a live, interactive, web seminar. Online visitors can listen to the lecture live, see the presentation, and e-mail questions to the lecturer. There is no charge to join the online lecture. Begin by clicking on the "join this live lecture" button.

Web page: http://www.flaglermuseum.us
Contact e-mail: educationdepartment@flaglermuseum.us

Posted February 2, 2007

Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Cosmology–A new web site tells with unprecedented depth, accuracy and excitement how scientists have explored the structure of the universe. "Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Cosmology," http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/ comes from the award-winning educators and historians at the Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). With more than 35,000 words and 380 striking illustrations, this is by far the most complete web exhibit of its kind. The exhibit exploits the potential of web hypertext by mirroring the structure of science itself. The pages are arranged in two parallel columns, "Ideas of Cosmology" and "Tools of Cosmology." Readers could choose "Ideas" first, going down the sequence of those pages, from the musings of Plato to current theories of the Big Bang. Or they could follow the "Tools" sequence from primitive navigational instruments to extraordinary astronomical satellites. Readers who like to explore independently can follow links back and forth to discover how advances in telescope engineering led to better theories and how advances in theory spurred the development of new instruments. Or they can step aside for vignettes on topics like "Women in Astronomy," "How Old is the Universe?," or "Computer Models." The exhibit also has many side-pages on the tenacious, proud and often surprising scientists themselves. The topics are illustrated with charming old drawings, modern photographs and explanatory diagrams and animations. There is even a sound clip from a concerto composed by a great astronomer who began his career as a court musician. The "Ideas" section was written by Dr. Norriss Hetherington and the "Tools" section by Dr. Patrick McCray, each a leading historian in his subject. Other experts meticulously reviewed the exhibit for accuracy. The editing and layout were supervised by Spencer Weart, who has produced a dozen other history of science exhibits on the website of the Center for History of Physics. This website draws more than ten million visitors a year, ranging from schoolchildren to retirees, from almost every country in the world. A text-only version for the sight-impaired is in preparation. Students, teachers and anyone interested in how we learned about our universe should visit "Cosmic Journey" at http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/. For further information please contact sweart@aip.org.

Web page: http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/
Contact e-mail: sweart@aip.org

Opens: February 4, 2007
Posted January 28, 2007

Norman Public Library hosts African American Read-In–On Sunday, February 4 from 2-4pm the Norman Public Library will join thousands of organizations across the country and around the world in participating in the 18th African American Read-In. The free event is part of the library's schedule of Black History Month Activities. The Read-In will feature community and university volunteers reading aloud from their favorite books by Black authors. It is a project of the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English, designed to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month through the public appreciation of works by Black authors. The 2007 Read-In is presented with support from the library, the Pioneer Library System, Friends of the Norman Library, the Norman Arts Council, and the Oklahoma Arts Council. The Norman Public Library (405-701-2600) is one of the hometown public libraries operated by the Pioneer Library System. For a complete listing of library programs and services, log on to www.justsoyouknow.us

Contact e-mail: bianca_gordon@yahoo.com

Opens: February 10, 2007
Posted January 17, 2007

The Life and Times of a Civil War Soldier–Discover how the Civil War changed lives of New Yorkers through the eyes of Union soldiers from New York Regiments, including the 119th from Long Island, and African American troops. Visit and speak with the individual soldiers stationed at the New-York Historical Society posted on guard: at the society's entrances, in the Great Hall, and through the New York Divided: Slavery and the Civil War exhibition. The New-York Historical Society is located on 170 Central Park West at 77th St. For more information call (212) 485-9256 or visit www.nyhistory.org.

Web page: http://www.nydivided.org

Opens: January 26, 2007 — Closes: May 20, 2007
Posted January 17, 2007

Carry Me Home–New York City's first museum, the New-York Historical Society (N-YHS), is proud to present Carry Me Home: Dispatches from the Civil War, an exhibition that explores, through letters, sketches, photographs and other historical documents produced between 1861 and 1865, how those in the field recorded their experiences, shared information among themselves, and conveyed details back to those on the home front. Carry Me Home, a companion exhibition to New York Divided: Slavery and the Civil War, opens on January 26, and is on view through May 20 at the New-York Historical Society, located at Central Park West and 77th Street.

Web page: http://www.nydivided.org

Opens: October 5, 2006 — Closes: October 7, 2006
Posted September 6, 2006

Manhattan Project Legacy: Creativity in Science and the Arts–The Atomic Heritage Foundation and Los Alamos Historical Society present "Manhattan Project Legacy: Creativity in Science and the Arts," a symposium to commemorate the legacy of the Manhattan Project. Events include bus tours of project areas, the dedication of the restored "V-site," a gala dinner at Fuller Lodge, and the premiere of "Atomic Restoration," a DVD on Manhattan Project preservation. Symposium speakers include Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, John Adams, composer of the opera Doctor Atomic, and filmmaker Jon Else, among others. For more information, please visit www.atomicheritage.org or call 505-662-6272.

Web page: www.atomicheritage.org
Contact e-mail: info@atomicheritage.org

Opens: July 28, 2006
Posted June 8, 2006

Discovering Cook's Collections Symposium–The Centre for Cross-Cultural Research, Australian National University and the National Museum of Australia present "Discovering Cook's Collections," a public symposium, July 28, 2006, National Museum of Australia, Canberra. To register, visit http://www.anu.edu.au/culture/cook_conference_july/rego_form.php. The symposium will explore the significance of ethnographic collections made during Captain James Cook's 18th Century voyages in the Pacific. Many of these remarkable objects, from the University of Gottingën's Cook-Forster collection, will be on display at the Museum in an exhibition from late June to September this year. Speakers include: Adrienne Kaeppler, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Washington D.C.; Paul Tapsell, Director Maori, Auckland War Memorial Museum; Lissant Bolton, British Museum.

Web page: http://www.anu.edu.au/culture/cook_conference_july/cook_conference.php
Contact e-mail: karen.westmacott@anu.edu.au

Opens: June 6, 2006
Posted April 26, 2006

Ben Franklin and His Education: Creating Oneself–6:30 PM. Author Stacy Schiff in conversation with, J. A. Leo Lemay, author of Penn Press's The Life of Benjamin Franklin, a magisterial seven-volume project which brings together the major sources in Franklin's life. Born into a humble tradesman's family, this adaptable genius rose to become an architect of the world's first democracy. His life and careers were so varied and successful that he remains, even today, the epitome of the self-made man. $12 (members, students, educators, seniors $6) The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th St. To reserve tickets, call (212) 485-9205. Charge your order to Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Advance payment is required to guarantee a spot.