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January at Queens Historical Society
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Dear Friend of QHS,
Happy New Year! We have wonderful line-up of events this month, hope to see you here.
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The Lost Synagogues of The Bronx & Queens
Sunday, January 8th 2012 2:30-4:30 pm
Ever wonder what happens to religious buildings when their congregations move on? Author Ellen Levitt reveals the second life many former synagogues now have as houses of worship for other faiths in her new book The Lost Synagogues of The Bronx & Queens, the next installment in her city-wide series. Ms. Levitt will be presenting not only current photographs of the sites but also oral histories from both former and current congregants.
$5 members/$8 non-members
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Third Tuesday Movie Matinees
Tuesday, January 17th 2012
1:30-3:00 pm
In honor of our new exhibit Growing Up Queens: A Study of Childhood in Our Unique Borough, Queens Historical Society is please to present our newest event series, Third Tuesday Movie Matinees, featuring movies evoking childhood and celebrating memories of growing up in New York. This month's screening, The World of Tomorrow will be shown Tuesday, January 17th at 1:30 pm.
FREE with admission to the Kingsland Homestead
$3/$2 Students and Seniors
QHS Members FREE
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Queens Memory Project
Sunday, January 22nd 2012
2:30-4:30 pm
Calling all Queens residents! Did you grow up in Queens? Have some stories you would like to share about your neighborhood? Join Natalie Milbrodt, Director of the Queens Memory Project for a look at the exciting work they're been doing. The Queens Memory Project has begun a digital archive including maps, photographs, and news clippings with recorded oral histories. Ms. Milbrodt will be sharing stories about our borough and explaining the process of conducting interviews and getting involved.
$5 Members/$8 Non-Members
To find out how you can get participate in our First Wednesday Interview Sessions contact (718) 939-0647 ext 17 or email: info@queenshistoricalsociety.org
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Fading Ads of New York City
Thursday, January 26th 2012 6:30-8:00 pm
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Photo Courtesy of Daily News
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Join author and photographer Frank Jump for a look at his new book
Fading Ads of New York City. For nearly 20 years, Frank Jump has been documenting the fading ads that are visible, but less often seen all over New York. Disappearing from the sides of buildings or hidden by new construction, these signs are remnants of lost eras of New York's life. This photo-documentary is also a study of time and space, of mortality and living, as Mr. Jump's campaign to capture the ads mirrors his own struggle with HIV. Mr. Jump will be focusing on the ads from departed industries in Queens, many from southern Queens. Fading Ads of New York City will be available for purchase and Mr. Jump will be signing copies of his book following the lecture.
$5 members/$8 non-members
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About QHS
In an ever-changing borough that continues to undergo widespread development, the Queens Historical Society researches, records, and showcases issues that have had a profound impact on the history of Queens. As a repository of collections on the history of Queens and Long Island, the Society documents, preserves, and presents rich and diverse aspects of the history of the Borough of Queens for the education and enlightenment of its more than two million people.
Become a QHS member and help us preserve Queens History!
Join and receive free admission to the Kingsland Homestead, our quarterly newsletter, a 10% discount on book purchases, & discounted prices on sponsored events (such as walking tours & concerts).
Queens Historical Society
located in the Historic Kingsland Homestead
143-35 37th Avenue
Flushing, New York 11354
For more information on any of the above events please contact
Email: info@queenshistoricalsociety.org
(718)939-0647 ext 17
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