Researching Your Story
Join genealogist and family historian Andrea Butler Ramsey for a tale of family research as she shares the challenges and rewards of investigating her West-Indian immigrant roots.
Join genealogist and family historian Andrea Butler Ramsey for a personal tale of family research as she shares the challenges and rewards of investigating her West-Indian immigrant roots. Follow her research trail primarily from the archives in Barbados to the Bronx and be inspired to investigate your own family story. Bronx County Historical Society (BCHS) Educator Angel Hernandez will also share tips on genealogical resources available at Bronx Co. Historical Society, particularly those important for researching the stories of African American families in the Bronx.
About Andrea Butler Ramsey
Ms. Andrea Butler Ramsey has spent most of her lifetime as a Bronx resident. She attributes stories told to her by her maternal grandmother, from the island of Barbados, as her inspiration and what peaked her interest in family history and genealogy. She is a member of the National Chapter of the Afro-American Historical Genealogical Society (AAHGS) and the local Jean-Sampson – Scott Greater New York Chapter. She served as the chairperson of the AAHGS-NY Caribbean Committee and is a member of the Writers Group. She has given presentations at the Latter Day Saints New York and Queens Family History Centers, at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. , the New York Public Library and New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
2/6/2016 0:00 3:00:00 PM 4:00:00 PM
Free with Museum Admission (Free for BCHS members) $5 per adult, $3 for students, children and seniors
(718) 881-8900
administration@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Open House New York: Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House
One of the city’s oldest buildings was donated to the Bronx County Historical Society in 1965.
One of the city’s oldest buildings was donated to the Bronx County Historical Society in 1965. Two rooms contain changing exhibitions while the front parlor is home to a permanent display about the area’s development, from the Dutch period through the Revolution
Tours ongoing throughout
10/15/2016 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
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Special Archtober Tour of the Valentine-Varian House
As we celebrate Archtober 2017, join us on an exclusive tour of the Valentine-Varian House and get a tour of its current exhibitions.
When Isaac Valentine, a blacksmith and farmer, bought this parcel of land from the Dutch Reformed Church, and built this two-story fieldstone house, carriages traveled the nearby Boston Post Road through a Bronx consisting mostly of farmland. It stands today as the borough’s second oldest house.
The home’s symmetrical style, sometimes referred to as Georgian vernacular, features evenly placed windows and identical chimneys at either end. Inside, rooms mirror each other across a central hallway. The design of the deep-set, splayed windows throughout the house let in light and keep out the cold.
During the Revolutionary War (1776-1783), the Valentine home was occupied by British, Hessian, and American troops. Except for 11 months between 1775-1776, Valentine and his family remained in the house throughout the war. The second family to live at the house, the Varians, kept the house for three generations; one of Isaac’s grandsons (also named Isaac) served as New York City’s 63rd Mayor, from 1839-1841.
As we celebrate Archtober 2017, join us on an exclusive tour of the Valentine-Varian House and get a tour of its current exhibitions.
The Valentine-Varian House/Museum of Bronx History is a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City. The Historic House Trust is partnering with Archtober to celebrate architecture month.
10/27/2017 0:00 12:00:00 PM 1:30:00 PM
$10 per person
(718) 881-8900
angel@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Central Park: Where are the Women? A Free Public Lecture
Join Coline Jenkins, legislator, author, and descendant of notable suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, as she discusses her involvement in placing a statue of two women’s rights pioneers in Central Park.
Central Park has 22 statues honoring men and none honoring real women. Join Coline Jenkins, legislator, author, television producer, and great, great granddaughter of notable suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, as she discusses her involvement in placing a statue of two women’s rights pioneers in New York City’s Central Park.
The following two lectures will be held at the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue
3/5/2016 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Cultural Bridges: A Celebration of the People of the Bronx
The Bronx County Historical Society is proud to announce the Cultural Bridges events series at the Museum of Bronx History. This series celebrates the individuals and organizations…
The Bronx County Historical Society is proud to announce the Cultural Bridges events series at the Museum of Bronx History. This series celebrates the individuals and organizations that have made important contributions to our community and daily lives.
The Historical Society’s Cultural Bridges events will focus on African-American, women, and Hispanic heritages and highlights famous Americans and Bronxites. Their common denominator is excellence and innovation in their field. Through exhibitions showcasing their accomplishment in both the Sciences and in the Humanities, we will present the individuals who have gone above and beyond their duties and have set national and global benchmarks.
This exhibit includes exhibitions showcasing famous Bronx Latinos, educational lectures and programming on the history of the Bronx, and the showcasing of partnering cultural organizations such as El Museo del Barrio, El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, CUNY Mexican Studies Institute, and Eugenio María de Hostos Community College.
10/11/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Bronx River History and Folklore
Mr. Stephen DeVillo has been doing research on the Bronx River for many years. Join him as he shares that research from his new book “Bronx River History and Folklore”.
Mr. Stephen DeVillo, longtime Bronx Co. Historical Society member, has been doing research on the Bronx River for many years. Join him as he shares that research from his new book titled Bronx River History and Folklore.
The author will have extra copies of his books for purchase and signing. For directions, please call (718) 881- 8900.
7/18/2015 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Valentine-Varian House Tour: Foodways of the Past
Come experience what 18th century Bronx residents feasted on this food-based tour of the Valentine-Varian House.
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Come experience what 18th century Bronx residents feasted on this food-based tour of the Valentine-Varian House. Learn about how our Bronx forebears grew, prepared, and consumed their food without the modern comforts upon which today’s world relies. An assortment of fall festival treats will be available throughout the weekend while supplies last.
This is part of the Historic House Trust of New York City’s Fall Festival.
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10/13/2013 0:00 1:00:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
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Lecture: ‘The Bronx: The Ultimate Guide to New York City’s Beautiful Borough’
Join the official Bronx historian Lloyd Ultan and Ms. Shelly Olson on a discussion about their latest publication The Bronx: The Ultimate Guide to New York’s City’s Beautiful Borough.
Join the official Bronx borough historian Lloyd Ultan and Ms. Shelly Olson on a fact-filled discussion about their latest publication The Bronx: The Ultimate Guide to New York’s City’s Beautiful Borough.
This free lecture will be held at the Museum of Bronx History, located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York 10467. Authors will
have extra copies of their books for purchase and signing. For directions, please call (718) 881- 8900?
8/15/2015 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Free Admission to the Museum of Bronx History
This year, the Museum of Bronx History will participate in Openhouse NY and Historic House Trust Festival. The museum will offer free admission on saturday, October 12th from 10am-…
This year, the Museum of Bronx History will participate in Openhouse NY and Historic House Trust Festival. The museum will offer free admission on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., and on sunday, October 13th from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. All are welcome.
10/12/2013 0:00 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Open House New York: Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House
One of the city’s oldest buildings was donated to the Bronx County Historical Society in 1965.
One of the city’s oldest buildings was donated to the Bronx County Historical Society in 1965. Two rooms contain changing exhibitions while the front parlor is home to a permanent display about the area’s development, from the Dutch period through the Revolution
Tours ongoing throughout
10/16/2016 0:00 1:00:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
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The Legacy of Westchester Square
Lloyd Ultan, official Bronx Borough Historian, will provide a talk on the history of Westchester Square, its prominent families, and its long-lasting legacy in New York history.
The area we now know as Westchester Square goes back in Bronx history more than 350 years. It was once the county seat for Westchester until an 18th century fire drove the capital to White Plains. Lloyd Ultan, official Bronx Borough Historian, will provide a talk on the history of Westchester Square, its prominent families, and its long-lasting legacy in New York history.
4/16/2016 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Historic Walk Tour – Historic Pathway II: Valentine-Varian House to the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Join BCHS Educator Angel Hernandez on this 2-mile walk along a major historical corridor of The Bronx. This tour begins at the Valentine-Varian House, located at 3266 Bainbridge…
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Join Bronx County Historical Society Educator Angel Hernandez on this 2-mile walk along a major historical corridor of The Bronx.
The tour begins at the Valentine-Varian House. For early arrivals, the Valentine-Varian House will be open for tours at 10 a.m. On the tour, sites along the Grand Concourse, Bedford Park, Jerome Avenue, and Kingsbridge Road will be noted.
Please make reservations as these programs are quite popular and sell out quickly. Call at the phone number below to reserve a spot. The tours generally run for 75 minutes.
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8/23/2014 0:00 11:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
Each tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $15 for non-members.
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Exhibition Opening: Westchester Town – Bronx Beginnings
The exhibit shines a light on the history and heritage of the settlement of the Town of Westchester, as well as of The Bronx, since its 17th century foundation.
The exhibition is based on the Ferris-Doherty Collection, one of the largest and most historically important collections of The Bronx County Historical Society. It consists of photographs, documents, furnishings, textiles and personal memorabilia dating back over 300 years. These diverse examples of material culture shine a light on not only the personal lives of the many generations in this family, but also on the history and heritage of the settlement of the Town of Westchester, as well as of The Bronx, since its 17th century foundation.
For more information, and to RSVP, please contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 or by email at administration@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
4/14/2016 0:00 4:30:00 PM 7:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Valentine-Varian House Tour: Foodway of the Past
Come experience what 18th Century Bronx residents feasted on in this food-based tour of the Valentine-Varian House.
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Come experience what 18th century Bronx residents feasted on in this food-based tour of the Valentine-Varian House. Learn about how our Bronx forebears grew, prepared, and consumed their food without the modern comforts upon which today’s world relies. An assortment of fall festival treats will be available throughout the wekeend while supplies last.
This is part of the Historic House House Trust of New York City’s Fall Festival.
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10/12/2013 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
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Free Public Lecture on the Book “The Block”
Take a walk down memory lane with Mr. Phil Coltoff as he talks about his new book, The Block, which covers his early years growing up in the Crotona Park section of the South Bronx.
Take a walk down memory lane with Mr. Phil Coltoff as he talks about his new book, The Block, which covers his early years growing up in the Crotona Park section of the South Bronx.
The author will have extra copies of their books for purchase and signing.
For directions to the event, please call (718) 881- 8900
6/27/2015 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 881- 8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Slave Stories, Our Stories
Join BCHS Educator Vivian Davis and living historian Cheyney McKnight on this special evening of discussion and conversation with one of the house slaves who worked in the…
The following free programs will be held at the Museum of Bronx History/Valentine-Varian House, 3266 Bainbridge Avenue & East 208th Street, The Bronx, New York 10467. For directions, please call (718) 881 – 8900
Join BCHS Educator Vivian Davis and living historian Cheyney McKnight on this special evening of discussion and conversation with one of the house slaves who worked in the Valentine-Varian House and receive a deeper understanding of slavery in 18th century New York. In honor of Black History Month, we pay tribute to those unheard voices.
2/23/2018 0:00 6:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Bedford Park in the 1950s
Originally from the Bedford Park section, Ed will discuss his fond childhood memories and his experience watching the borough go through changes duirng the 1960s.
Please call (718) 881-8900 for directions.
Join past Bronx Co. Historical Society’s educator Ed Schneider on a stroll down Bronx memory lane. Originally from the Bedford Park section, Ed will discuss his fond childhood memories and his experience watching the borough go through changes duirng the 1960s. He will also talk about his tenure with The Bronx County Historical Society.
7/23/2016 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org.
Exhibitions: Women’s Suffrage and New York City: A Centennial Celebration & Bronx Expo – The Starlight Park Story – Opening Receptions
You are invited to the opening reception for two exhibitions at The Museum of Bronx History/Valentine-Varian House.
You are invited to the opening reception for the following two exhibitions at The Museum of Bronx History/Valentine-Varian House:
Women’s Suffrage and New York City: A Centennial Celebration
In celebration of the 100 years New York State signed women’s suffrage into law, three years before the United States passed the 19th Amendment, The Society will showcase a marvelous collection on the subject.
Bronx Expo – The Starlight Park Story
Starlight Park originally opened as The Bronx International Exposition of Science, Arts and Industries in 1918. A world’s fair for The Bronx, the idea became unpopular, prompting developers to convert the site into an amusement park. Starlight Park soon became an epicenter of family fun and outdoor recreation for all Bronxites.
This event is free to the public and all are welcome. We hope to see you there.
4/12/2018 0:00 4:30:00 PM 7:00:00 PM
(718) 881-8900
angel@bronxhistoricalsociety.org