Workshops and Program Schedule
Note: Due to our upcoming relocation from 201 Varick Street to One Bowling Green this fall, programs will not take place at our 201 Varick Street location but at various locations throughout the city.
September 2012
Constitution's 225th Anniversary
The National Archives will be holding a Founding Father's Document Discovery session in celebration of the Constitution's 225th Anniversary on September 17th at Federal Hall National Memorial. Signed by 39 delegates on September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia, the US Constitution is the longest lasting written constitution in world history. We invite people to visit Federal Hall, the site of our nation's first Federal government, to see facsimiles the Constitution and other founding documents.
This event occurs at Federal Hall at 26 Wall Street between 12 pm and 2 pm. For more information about the National Park Service, Federal Hall, and upcoming events visit: www.nps.gov/feha.
The World's Port: Through the Documents of the National Archives
This exhibit runs September 21, 2012 through November 25, 2012 at the Rotunda, 2nd floor, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, New York, NY.
Exhibit tours and related family activities are available at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on Fridays:
9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23.
For more about the exhibit, visit our World's Port page.
For more information about tours, contact us at 866.840.1752 or e-mail us at newyork.archives@nara.gov.
150th Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
On display Sept. 21 through Sept. 24, "The First Step to Freedom: Abraham Lincoln's Preliminary Proclamation," will include the draft and the official version (from the holdings of the National Archives) of the preliminary document, issued on Sept. 22, 1862. The proclamation changed the course of history by freeing tens of thousands of slaves and laying the foundation for the end of slavery. This exhibit is at the Schomburg Center, New York, NY.
For more details, please see the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
October 2012
Archives Month Events
October is American Archives Month. Each October, archival repositories at the Federal, state, and local levels hold public programs and special events to promote our records and services. Join us for a number of exhibit, educator and other outreach programs to learn more about the National Archives at New York.
All Archives Month events are free and open to the public.
"Exploring Records of the US Custom House," in support of Open House New York
What: The National Archives is hosting an "All Things Custom House" discovery session in the magnificent Collector's Office of the historic Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House. Come view some architectural drawings, WPA projects and other documents related to the history of the Custom House.
When: Saturday, October 6th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Collector's Office, 2nd Floor, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, New York, NY
This program is in support of the 10th Annual Open House New York event that celebrates the city's architecture and design. OHNY gives you rare access into the extraordinary architecture that defines New York City, while introducing you to the people who make the city a vibrant and sustainable place to live, work, and play on New York
For more details aboutOpen House New York.
3rd Annual K-12 Archives Education Institute
The National Archives in partnership with the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc is hosting the third annual K-12 Archives Education Institute on Saturday October 13th. The program is intended to bring together educators and archivists to discuss strategies for teaching primary source materials in the classroom. This year's theme is transportation and its pivotal role in metropolitan New York.
This is a free program with enrollment open to all K-12 teachers and area archivists working in metropolitan New York.
Please visit www.nycarchivists.org/aei2012 to learn more about this program and complete an application. The Institute takes place at Naval Officer's Room, 3rd Floor, Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, One Bowling Green, New York, NY.
Family History Game Show
What: As a contestant in our live game show, you can learn some basics about our immigrant ancestors and the type of records that people can use to tell their story, including passenger arrival lists, Federal census records, and naturalization records.
When: October 18, 2012 at 1:00, 1:30 and 2:00.
The show runs 20 minutes.
Where: Shows are held in the Ellis Island learning Center, Room 1 West. For directions and ferry times to Ellis Island visit www.ellisisland.org or www.nps.gov/elis. If you are planning a trip to Ellis Island, you should visit when the National Archives is on hand to handle all of our genealogical questions!
Registration is not required. For the latest information, you can check our website, call (866.840.1752 toll-free) or e-mail us.
The Family History Game Show is brought to you in partnership by the National Archives at New York City and the National Park Service.
See also our Family History Game Show flyer
The Genealogy Event
On Saturday October 27th, staff from the National Archives will present two sessions on our records:
10:15-10:45 Genealogical Records of the National Archives
12:30-1:00 Researching the 1940 Census
The Genealogy Event is a two-day event for those interested in genealogy and family history. The event will feature a wide variety of exhibitors, learning opportunities and one on one expert sessions - and all in one space! . Metropolitan Pavilion is located at 18th street and Avenue of the Americas (also known as 6th Avenue). Registration and additional can be found at: The Genealogy Event.
December 2012
National Archives at New York City Open House
What: Every year, usually during Archives Month, we host an open house for the public to learn about our research in the archives, records management program and upcoming programs.
When: This year due to our move and relocation, we will hold the Open House during the week of December 10th. There will be a series of events throughout the week including:
- "Researching the 1940 Census": Genealogy workshop, December 11th, at noon, in the Learning Center, 3nd Floor.
- "Family Activities": Including Archival Adventures from 1 pm to 4 pm in the Learning Center, 3rd floor.
- "Gallery Talks": Overview of National Archives originals in the New York on the Record exhibit gallery, at 11 am in the Welcome Center, 3rd floor.
Finding Family Genealogy Series
Our Finding Family Genealogy Series is offered every Spring (March through June) and Fall (September through December) on the second Tuesday of the Month. Due to our relocation, we will resume our workshops on December 11th at our new space.
The series of workshops are free and open to all interested in learning about genealogical research using records from the National Archives.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| December 11th | Researching the 1940 Census The 1940 Census, the newest release of the United States Federal Census is the most significant record to be made available to genealogists in a decade. Join staff for a detailed look at the valuable information it contacts, including demonstrations of a variety of hands on searches. |
Registration: The workshop runs from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Learning Center, 3rd Floor, One Bowling Green, NYC, NY. Space is limited so please register ahead of time at 866.840.1752 or e-mail us at newyork.archives@nara.gov. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch.
Additional Information
The National Archives at New York Cityoffers a variety of free workshops. We encourage participants to learn about using our resources for genealogical, educational, and other purposes. Our workshops vary throughout the year and tailored to meet the needs of our various audiences.
Please note that these are past events, and we may not be able to repeat them exactly in terms of the subjects covered. We do try to cover the major genealogy records -- Census, naturalization, passenger arrival records -- every year, and we provide workshops for beginners and experienced researchers. We also offer workshops on "underutilized" records.
Please let us know if you are interested in a particular topic. The New York staff is knowledgeable about all our archival materials and available to design a workshop to meet a specific audience or genealogical interest. Our staff is available to present lectures at local, state, and regional genealogy functions. Contact us for more information or to set up a workshop.
For additional NARA workshops and courses visit the Nationwide Genealogy Workshops Calendar and the Washington, DC, Programs Calendar.
Guest Programs:
We also host programs exclusively for guest organizations, genealogical groups, historical associations, colleges, universities, schools, community groups, and more upon request. Please contact us if your group is interested in an exclusive presentation and tour, or a particular topical program. Guest programs are open to members (current and new prospects) of the guest institutions or organizations.
How To Register for National Archives at New York City programs:
All workshops are free! Workshop and tour space is limited (approximately 40 participants), so prior registration is required. Call us at 866.840.1752 toll-free or e-mail us at newyork.archives@nara.gov to register or for more details.
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