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5 Surprising Facts about Revolutionary New York

Ah, the Fourth of July. A time for barbecues, beers, and (hopefully controlled) explosions. But don't let today's fanfare make you forget what we're celebrating: American independence! Here are five (not boring) facts I bet you didn't know about Manhattan's involvement in the Revolutionary War. Happy celebrating! 1.  Manhattan fell to British forces in 1776 [...]

By |2023-11-23T20:13:51-07:00July 4, 2012|Culture & History|Comments Off on 5 Surprising Facts about Revolutionary New York

3 Alternative Ways to Spend the 4th of July

  In New York City, there are a few ways you can go as far as celebrating Independence Day. Of course, there are the spectacular fireworks over the Hudson River (put on by Macy's for the second time this year), for which many people buy expensive tickets to beautiful boat cruises or clamor for space [...]

By |2023-11-23T20:07:00-07:00June 20, 2012|Culture & History|Comments Off on 3 Alternative Ways to Spend the 4th of July

Reviving Old New York

So check this out. Thanks to the Internet, we can all indulge our nerdy historian sides from time to time. At the end of April, the New York City Department of Records released an online archival gallery of over 870,000 photographs, some dating back as far as the 1880s. In the little wave of press [...]

By |2023-11-23T20:29:15-07:00June 6, 2012|Culture & History|Comments Off on Reviving Old New York

A Look Inside Washington Square Arch

Have you ever wondered what it's like inside Washington Square Arch? Writer/ director/ producer Ian Gelfand got a rare tour inside. Check out the video! In a captivating episode of "I Wonder What's in There," the host ventures into the heart of New York City to uncover the mysteries hidden within the Washington Square Arch, [...]

By |2024-04-18T21:06:01-06:00March 6, 2008|Culture & History|Comments Off on A Look Inside Washington Square Arch
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