Nov 26, 2011

Revolution in the New World


New York Historical Society

 

Three globally influential revolutions in America, France and Haiti changed the course of history. Usually told separately as national histories, the story of the 18th-century Atlantic revolutions is now told as a global narrative for the first time at the New York Historical Society (NHS), in a multimedia exhibit and presentations by experts.The exhibit will run through March.

THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED !
So come to the NHS to see this fascinating cultural heritage.

1st Rhode Island Regiment and other re-enactors will appear to meet and greet visitors for the NYH exhibit: Revolution! The Atlantic World Reborn.
When
Weekly from 10:00 to 5:00 on Saturday from Sat Nov 26 to Sat Dec 3 EST
Where
170 Central Park W New York, NY 10024 (map)






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