Welcome to Old New York Bars - Where History and Socializing Converge Are you interested in meeting others who like drinking in old bars, pubs, saloons and taverns? Then this meet up group is for you. We combine a little history with a lot of socializing. Meet others who are interested in old drinking bars such as: Landmark Tavern, Fraunces Tavern , Old Town, McSorleys, Petes Tavern, Bridge Cafe, Chumleys and the White Horse. If you want to just hang out and relax, talk sports or have a good con …

Do you enjoy going to museums, but hate going alone? Do you have children and want fun learning activities to share with them? Are you a 20's, 30s, 40's 50s's and beyond and want to meet other lovers of art, history, science and culture? Well, you've come to the right place -- The Hudson River Museum Activity Club will provide you with all that and more... come see what we're all about.. Come learn about the Hudson River Museum, a hidden gem in the midst of Westchester County, New York, which si …

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.!

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 storytelle …

Tired of going to the usual event at a bar and finding yourself with nothing to say--because there's nothing in particular to talk about at just a plain old bar?? Then come on a "Friendly Native New Yorker" Walking Tour! See the city, learn some fun local history, and meet some new people, all at the same time. Add a little urban adventure to your weekend by coming along with us. Native New Yorker Linda is a licensed New York City tour guide (star rated by the Department of Consumer Affairs), …

Meet kindred book lovers in the Rockland/Bergen County area. While we may occasionally read a modern classic (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. G …

… The current core of this group has interests in libertarian politics, economics, markets, trading, and history and are personally studying topics such as physics, botany, gardening, meteorology, metaphysics, and the following languages: Italian, Spanish, and German.

This group provides Haitian-American children an opportunity to socialize with each other in a very structured and progressive way. Haitian cultural norms and values will serve as the foundation of engagement and interactions during meetups. Members will gain exposure and knowledge of Haitian culture, music, dance, language, and history. Parents will share resources in these areas, and in such other relevant subjects as education and parenting.

This book club is devoted to reading and discussing nonfiction books- biographies, history, travel, economics, current events, and more. Meetings are held once a month for our friends coming from not just the city but the greater metro NY area. Nonfiction lovers of all ages are welcome. Come join us for rousing discussions and lively debates!   Each month, we select a category of nonfiction to read, all members are welcome to make book suggestions in the chosen category, and then the recommended …

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 …

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.

… CLUES - Knowledge in art, history, architecture, science or math could easily help you find your next stop in your quest for the ultimate prize. And you can get your clues in the most unexpected ways. Voicemail messages, cryptex cases, CD-ROMs and bank deposit boxes have all been used in past hunts. DIGITAL CAMERA TASKS - Some tasks are simple: "Take a photo of your team in front of the Empire State Building- while others are not. Teams may be asked, "Take a photo of your entire team underwater" …

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 w …

… The book(s) you choose can be anything from ancient history to current events, fiction or non, cookbooks to textile design. Basically, we want everyone to get excited about some aspect of the culture and to share that knowledge with the rest of the group.  Coming up soon: Zimbabwe, Brazil, Korea, Ukraine. We are typically a smallish group and prefer people who are dedicated to taking part in most of our events, rather than people who only occasionally attend. This is not a sit-back experience, b …

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!

The 19th century brought a time of great experimentation in religious expression in the Western world. The Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries had permanently changed the intellectual landscape. If miracles were being performed, it was the natural philosophers not the religious authorities who were bringing them to the public. To many of the period, a gauntlet had been thrown down. Prove that religion was more then idle superstition or step aside and let the "light of progress" cast awa …