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Black Gotham Experience

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • Free
  • 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY
  • 6 hours

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  • Free
  • Museum of the City of NY - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY 10029
  • 6 hours
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What you'll learn in this history lesson:

Join the Black Gotham Experience and the Museum in celebration of Black History to learn about the stories of free and enslaved Africans in early New Amsterdam as well as Black communities including Weeksville and Seneca Village. Learn how their legacies are connected to New York City today. 

Enjoy a robust schedule of events designed to engage and celebrate this history.

11:00am
| Opening Remarks
  • Performance by the American Slavery Project

12:00pm | Panel: Black Communities of Early New York
  • Moderated by curator, Sarah Seidman
  • Panelists: Dr. Prathibha Kanakamedala, Kamau Ware, and Dr. Deborah Gray White
1 - 5:00pm | Community Fair, including:
  • The Studio Museum in Harlem
  • The Harlem African Burial Ground Task Force
  • The Black Gotham Experience
  • DJ GoodWill
1 - 5:00pm | Scavenger Hunt & Interactive Mapping Activity

Refund Policy

All sales are final; refunds not permitted. Exchanges and credit for future programs only.

Programs and dates may be subject to change.

The Museum reserves the right to refused admission to latecomers.

For curator-led group tours:

  • Space is limited to 25 participants and advance registration is required.
  • Enrollment will close on Tuesday, October 1st at noon.
  • Check in with Visitors Services upon entering the museum to receive a designated tour sticker.
  • Meet the curator in the rotunda on the first floor under the Starlight chandelier.
  • Minimum enrollment must be reached or the event may be canceled by email notification on October 1st and fully refunded.
  • All sales are final.

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