Greater Astoria Historical Society

12 OF THE MOST INFAMOUS NYC CRIME SCENES!
2021-03-25 19:00 (America/New_York)

Growing Up Bank Street
2021-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
‘Growing Up Bank Street’ is an evocative, tender account of life in Greenwich Village, on a unique street that offered warmth, support, and inspiration to an adventurous and openhearted young girl. Bank Street, in the middle of the last century, became home to a cast of extraordinary characters whose stories intertwine in this spirited narrative.
Meet the author and the story behind the book
Details to follow
July, 2021 (Tentative)

THE TURNPIKES OF LONG ISLAND CITY!
2021-02-08 19:00 UTC
THE TURNPIKES OF LONG ISLAND CITY!

“Hunter’s Point, Newtown & Flushing Turnpike Road Company” aka Northern Blvd. (1858)
There was a time when it was the whims of nature that dictate our course over terrain – a bubbly brook, the slope of a hill, a thicket of thorns made us pawns of topography. So we invented the turnpike, straight lines across a landscape that saves us time and effort.
February 8 at 7:00 pm
RSVP by 5:30 pm by Monday, 02/08/2021 with the subject-line “TURNPIKE” to info@astorialic.org .

Photo: MITCH WAXMAN

A VIRTUAL TOUR OF ASTORIA! with Kevin Walsh of Forgotten NY
2021-01-28 19:00 UTC
Take a Virtual Astoria Walk with Kevin Walsh
The Webmaster of the Legendary Website ‘Forgotten New York’
(With Assistance from Bob Singleton, Astoria Historical Society)
JANUARY 28 at 7:00 pm
A virtual tour on Zoom.
Please RSVP by 5:30 pm, Monday, 01/28/2021, subject-line “ASTORIAPARK” to info@astorialic.org .
PHOTO:WIKI COMMONS

The Greater Astoria Historical Society Presents Christmas time Animal Tales of Jolly Old Gotham Animal Stories That Made the Holiday Headlines in Old New York
2020-12-21 19:00 UTC

An evening with Kyle Hurst – Founder of BIG aLICe BREWING Co.
2020-12-14 19:00 UTC
Greater Astoria Historical Society Holiday Party
Please join us for our annual
‘Tis the Season’
Virtual Holiday Party
for fun and good conversation
Special Program: Kyle Hurst, President and
Co-Founder of

For the past 2 years, you’ve enjoyed their beer at our holiday party, now learn the back story of this award-winning beer.
Why not pick up a 4 pack to enjoy at the party
http://www.bigalicebrewing.com/
Special Guests:
Musical Holiday Performance by
Natalia “The Sawlday” Paruz
A Magical Sing a Long brought to you by the
“Museum of Interesting Things”
A reading about a man with a beard…..
who could that be???????
Anyone who donates at least $25 during the program will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift certificate to
BigaLICe Brewery Co. and a Musical CD from The Sawlady.
You must RSVP by Monday, December 14 at 5 PM
with the subject line “BEER”

Take a Virtual Walk in Mott Haven with Kevin Walsh Webmaster of the Legendary Website FORGOTTEN NEW YORK!
2020-12-03 19:00 UTC
Take a Virtual Walk in Mott Haven with Kevin Walsh
Webmaster of the Legendary Website
FORGOTTEN NEW YORK!
353 E. 138th Street between Willis Ave. & Alexander Aves
December 3 at 7:00 pm
Please RSVP by 5:30 pm the day of the event (Thursday 12/03)
with the subject-line “MOTTHAVEN” to info@astorialic.org .

Native Americans of Queens & Long Island
2020-11-16 19:00 UTC
Tecumseh Ceaser is a traditional Wampum Carver and Cultural Consultant of Matinecock Turkey clan of Queens, NY. and Long Island, Wampanoag, and Blackfoot descent. He will present on local Native culture, history, customs, and identity.
An active member of both the urban Native community as well as the local Eastern Woodlands community, his work includes cultural, language, and ceremony revitalization and preservation. Tecumseh is also a member of the Long Island Native American Graves Protection group and an Advisor for the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus at the United Nations. During his presentation, he will pull from his learnings from Native elders as well as his advocacy work.
Please RSVP by 5:30 pm the day of the event (Mon. 11/16) with “NATIVE QUEENS” in the subject line to info@astorialic.org .
You will receive the Zoom link via email within the hour before the program begins at 7 pm.
