Meet other local Genealogists/historians and people who are interested in black Genealogy related to slaves, slave owners,roots,family history, in the US, and abroad. Gather to share tips, exchange information, talk shop, research,complete any family history projects,etc.!

Meet other local family history fans who are interested in learning about genealogy and researching their family history. A NYC based informal and fun group intended to gather together to share tips, exchange information, celebrate their Irish / British heritage, hear from experts, become fascinated by history, discoveries and fun - with hopes there may be some neat discoveries about your family history along the way! Whether you are fan of genealogy, history, Irish / British culture or are inte …

Meet kindred book lovers in the Bergen/Rockland County area. While we occasionally read modern classics (Lolita, Catch-22), we read mostly classic works written before 1950 (check our calendar to sample our book selection). We emphasize novels and plays important within the history of literature or have some historical interest. We have friendly, topical discussions about what we enjoyed, didn't enjoy, and found interesting in our reading while making some literate friends in the process. GROUP …

This club's goal is to have great discussions on renowned works in both fiction and non-fiction. This would include great works of literature, history, autobiographies, biographies, plays etc. Great books and great discussions are our goal; books that profoundly explore human nature. Especially for fiction it would be great to hear from people who have read the book at different phases of their lives and to hear how their opinions of the book have changed. We will have monthly meeting with most …

If you are the kind of person who's interests are hard to pin down because they cover just about everything, this group is for you. Like Ben Franklin's original Junto, we will have regular once-a-month meetings during which members can become acquainted with each other, discuss current events and describe their current areas of study. In addition to that, meetups with narrower themes can be suggested by you and if enough members express an interest, the narrower Junto can become a regular meet …

This group is for all who wish to increase their understanding and appreciation of lgbt history and culture. We’ll be attending gallery exhibits, lectures and talks, films, plays, and readings. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the lgbt community in a stress-free, no-pressure environment. "We have a history, and we have to know it." --Larry Kramer ( A Conversation With... Larry Kramer & Lady Bunny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dQ-i6ckul0 ) "This world is never finished, and the histo …

* This group is for people who love to meet new people, deepen relationships, and have tons of fun! CityHunt New York is the new is the original branch of our national sites and has been throwing scavenger hunts for over 10 years. We are all about Scavenger Hunts and Team Building Activities! That is what we do and who we are. We have continuous hunts of all kinds that run around the greater New York area in different neighborhoods. All of our hunts are special in their own way and have somethin …

Are you a lover of historical fiction books, period movies,or TV shows? If you are then this meet up is for you. We will choose a novel to read each month and also get together for other related activities. I welcome suggestions from all members!

As an extension of The Hispanic Genealogical Society of New York, we welcome anyone interested in Puerto Rican family history. The purpose of this group is to create an forum where people can meet periodically to discuss Puerto Rican genealogy with other like-minded people. We plan to set up face-to-face meetings in different locations where anyone can attend, and bring their questions and concerns.

NYCC (New York Culture Club) is a social and educational cultural studies organization. Essentially we are a combination book club / cultural immersion group. Our goal is to embrace and appreciate the diversity of our world, and the people within it, while engaging in a social and entertaining experience that take us around globe via the city of New York. PLEASE FOLLOW US: http://www.facebook.com/NYCultureClub https://twitter.com/nycultureclub HOW IT WORKS: Every quarter we choose a country or c …

A group of thinkers who want to get together to explore compelling works of literature, philosophy, history, etc. The books are chosen based on their merits as thought-provokers.

Do you enjoy visiting museums and galleries? Do you like to explore contemporary art, and learn about post-modern artists? Do you have an interested in art history? Do you attend or would like to attend art lectures and panels held by museums and art institutions alike? Do you enjoy the film programs offered by most large museums in New York? Do you  love books, stories, and ideas? Does the life of the mind appeal to you? Would you like to listen to intellectuals, writers, and storytellers sha …

This group was created for Sicilians and those who love Sicily. In this group we will be talking about Sicily. it's culture, history and it's future in this ever changing global political and social environment. We will of course indulge in it's many culinary delights. The famous German Poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said after he traveled to Sicily and Italy, that "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything." If yo …

Interested in history - then you have found the right group. This group's focus includes the following - autobiographies, military history, British history, World history, American history, SCOTUS, POTUS, ancient history, historical fiction and non-fiction books, current events, poetry, music, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, the American Civil War, all World Wars, 50 books and movie challenges, history of Africa, art and architecture, European History, Latin American histo …

We are part of a group of competitive Vintage Base Ball Clubs known as the MAVBBL that strive to present base ball's history to others by playing base ball as it was done in the past. We recreate the game as it was played in 1864 as accurately as possible in ordeer to share the game with spectators and players alike. We play in a competitive vintage leage against teams like the Brooklyn Atlantics, Philadelphia Athletics, New York Mutuals, Flemington Neshanock and other teams of the same era. Our …

Playsmiths Presents is the public arm of our workshop. We develop and produce new plays, hold workshops and seminars, and generally try to further the future of American theater. We tell stories. Since its inception in May 2009, Playsmiths has helped develop more than 30 full-length plays and scores of short pieces.  We have produced nine public concert reading events, starting off 2012 with ST. VALENTINE’S MASSACRE 2: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, a now annual, again sold out evening of short plays at …

This meetup is for History Buffs. We generally meet  in Manhattan every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 for a dutch treat dinner followed by a short history talk (limited to one half hour) and lively discussion. Members of the group are encouraged to volunteer to give the talks on their favorite subjects in history.

Whether you want to learn to whip out a mean program in C++ or ruminate over the stalwarts of world history socially - this is a meetup for people interested in life-long learning of the academic sort! We will use Open Course Ware (OCW) from the major universities to follow. Every month or couple of months, we will pick out a topic and interested learners can join the meetings to track progress. Great, eh? :)

Ever since I was done with my art history degree, I've been missing the intense and insightful reading schedule I endured as a student. True, I still try to catch up with new publications, but I know I miss out a lot. So, I thought that doing it as a group may bring more motivation as well as enhance the understanding of serious writings about art through a stimulating discussion. If you share my interests in art history and criticism - do join. I see this as monthly book club/discussion group m …

The Enlightenment is one of the most important periods in the history of thought. It gave birth not only to deists and freethinkers, but also to democratic ideals and the scientific method. Come join a small group of men and women who meet once every month or so in Manhattan to discuss books and other media that relate broadly to themes of intellectual liberation and social progress. In addition to books, we'll read shorter works like essays, speeches, anthologies split up into two or more sessi …

Sharing East Asia is an eclectic and informal collective of fellows and friends, dedicated and devoted to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam), as well as to both Asia and Eurasia, and to both Oceania and the Pacific as related to East Asia.  The fellows and friends which comprise the Membership of Sharing East Asia, seek to exchange and share most anything and most everything about and of East Asia and East Asians.  Further, Sharing East Asia hopes to create, expand and promote the broad …

Welcome! This group is for people interested in reading and discussing philosophy, theology, their intersections, and their divergences. This group is open to people with or without a background in philosophy or theology. Our general task is to attempt to understand interesting and challenging texts in the history of philosophy with an emphasis on key texts in the "Continental" canon. Our theological inquiries will primarily be concerned with finding ways in which these philosophical texts provi …

Kinding Sindaw (www.kindingsindaw.org) is a cultural performance troupe that has been in existence for over 20 years and is currently a resident artist group at La Mama E.T.C. Our mission is to educate and enlighten communities about the complex history and cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Through the use of an artistic medium, which preserves the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples from these regions, we seek to explore universal issues of the value of oral history …

This group is for anyone learning English who is interested in learning more about American history and culture, as well as the rich history of New York City! I started this group because I am an ESL teacher and I enjoy teaching students about this country's fascinating history and culture. All events will be completely FREE; English learners of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join our discussions (as well as native English speakers who would like to discuss these topics with English l …

This is a group for people either new to New York City, or have called the city home for awhile and are interested in discovering new neighborhoods and learning more about the city's fascinating history, architecture and culture. I started this group because I am a native New Yorker and have a successful dual career as a professional tour guide and real estate agent. I love to introduce people to new neighborhoods and explore their past, present and future and also welcome the opportunity to lea …

This group is about learning the history of Sicily.... including its language, cultural history, cuisine, etc.

The Historic House Trust of New York City has organized a FREE training and volunteering program called the Roof Raisers Curatorial Brigade for anyone interested in helping historic houses care for their collections. Many house museums are run by non-profit organizations with limited budgets that must be stretched to cover innumerable costs…and that’s on a good day! Volunteers are critical to the successful operation and care of these important structures that connect us with our local and natio …

Are you fascinated by Brooklyn's history? Are you constantly looking up at buildings and noticing interesting details? Are you curious about how different neighborhoods came to be, and what Brooklyn's architecture says about its past, present and future? Do you love to walk and photograph? This is a group for people who love all things Brooklyn! We meet to explore, learn and be curious together about Brooklyn, its history, its architecture and its neighborhoods. We'll walk, talk, visit, eat, re …