- NY Food Museum
New York City circa 1900. Farming, fishing, open-air markets, pushcarts, oyster barges, breweries, more.
www.nyfoodmuseum.org
- Hispanic Genealogical Society of New York
Provides Hispanic genealogy information and calendar of events.
www.hispanicgenealogy.com
- Fire Island Lighthouse
Official site of Fire Island Lighthouse, an active aid to coastal navigation located within the Fire Island National Seashore in New York.
www.fireislandlighthouse.com
- Studio 54@
Explore Studio 54, the 1970s New York disco through sites offering history, cultural impact, information about its patrons and performers, as well as audio files of hit songs from the disco era.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Venues/Studio_54
- Art Deco Society of New York
Founded in 1980 as a nonprofit membership organization to encourage public awareness of the modern design force in the 20th century.
www.artdeco.org
- Rensselaer County Historical Society
Located in the 1827 Federal-style Hart-Cluett Mansion, the Society offers a house museum, changing exhibitions and a public research library,
www.rchsonline.org
- Chapman Historical Museum
Presents the history of the Glens Falls-Queensbury community.
www.chapmanmuseum.org
- D & H Canal Historical Society
Preserving, protecting and perpetuating the unique history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal.
www.canalmuseum.org
- Five Points Site@
Explore Five Points, the notorious 19th century slum area of Manhattan, New York City through sites featuring archaeological artifacts and photos, history, maps, newspaper clippings, as well as the portrayal of the district in Martin Scorsese's movie, Gangs of New York.
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/Five_Points
- Wyckoff House and Association
Historical landmark and organization created to promote interest in Pieter Claesen Wyckoff and his descendants.
www.wyckoffassociation.org
- Brooklyn Daily Eagle
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Online, digitized version of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle as published from 1841-1902.
eagle.brooklynpubliclibrary.org
- New York Correction History Society (NYCHS)
Pursues, preserves, and promotes the history of correctional services in New York City and State.
www.correctionhistory.org
- Tribute WTC 9/11 Visitor Center
Visitor center near Ground Zero where people can remember the events of September 11, 2001 through exhibits and walking tours. Also offers educational resources.
www.tributewtc.org/index.php
- Fraunces Tavern Museum@
Find sites for Fraunces Tavern Museum and its restaurant where George Washington spent the last days as the General. Sites feature the museum, fieldtrip details, and the renowned restaurant designed by William Mersereau, located at Manhattan, New York City.
dir.yahoo.com/.../Family/Fraunces_Tavern
- Slate Valley Museum
Exhibits dedicated to the history and culture of the slate industry. Photographs, videos, local arts, and tours of working quarries are featured.
www.slatevalleymuseum.org
- John A. Noble Maritime Collection
Art and maritime history museum located within Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
www.noblemaritime.org
- Schenectady County Historical Society
Includes calendar of events, church records, genealogy, and more.
www.schist.org
- Huguenot Historical Society
Dedicated to the National Historic Landmark District in New Paltz, NY. Organizes the annual Colonial Street Festival (formerly Stone House Day).
www.hhs-newpaltz.org
- National Maritime Historical Society
Covers aspects of maritime history and seafaring, including the art, literature, and culture of the sea, sail training, ship saving, and maritime museums and events.
www.seahistory.org
- Slavery in New York
Exhibition from the New York Historical Society.
www.slaveryinnewyork.org
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