Standing Inches from History at the New Tang Wing for American Democracy
A fragment of King George III's statue. George Washington's inaugural chair. A surprisingly fascinating shoe museum. Three hours at the new Tang Wing for American Democracy left this history nerd completely enchanted, and convinced the New York Historical may be the best museum experience in the city.
How America Keeps Rewriting Itself: Inside NYPL's Declaring America
Before opening to the public, we toured the New York Public Library's ambitious new exhibition, Declaring America: 1776 and Beyond. Featuring rare documents, protest artifacts, and stories spanning 250 years of American history, the exhibition explores how generations of Americans have debated the meaning of liberty, equality, and democracy.