El Museo Tenement fue fundado en 1988 por los historiadores Ruth Abram y Anita Jacobson, que buscaban conmemorar la cultura de inmigración del país. El sencillo edificio de apartamentos en la mítica Orchard Street es el hogar de historias inspiradoras que hablan de la persistencia de generaciones de inmigrantes que llegaron a la ciudad de Nueva York a partir del siglo XIX para construir sus vidas desde cero con recursos limitados. Se puede hacer una visita guiada para obtener una visión de la vida que experimentaron los nuevos ciudadanos en Chinatown, Little Italy y Lower East Side de Manhattan a través de exposiciones fotográficas, muestras de objetos personales y recuerdos.
The outer boroughs of New York City are full of surprises, and this is certainly one of them. The Edgar Allan Poe cottage was the final home of Poe and his wife Virginia. Poe wrote several of his more renowned poems, such as "Annabel Lee" and "Ulalume: A Ballad," in this sparsely furnished home, and when this dawns on you, it’s a revelation, an epiphany. An audiovisual tour describes Poe's life and his works. This is a treasure trove of history for fans of Poe. The well-preserved cottage gives a good perspective on life back then. The cottage, a part of the Historic House Trust and believed to have been built in 1797, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and administered by the Bronx County Historical Society since 1975. Originally located on Kingsbridge Road, the cottage was moved to its current location in Poe Park in 1913.
This museum is quite a hidden gem. Created by the Japanese-American sculptor and landscape architect Isamu Noguchi in 1985, the museum documents the history of his life and works. The design of the museum itself is considered to be one of Noguchi's major works. The grounds are home to 12 galleries and an adjoining garden. There are 250 pieces in all, including sculptures made of wood, bronze, clay and steel, as well as video documentaries.
Founded in 1933 by 7 artists who sought to foster a love for the arts in the city of Summit, the Visual Arts Center Of New Jersey has come a long way since then, and is now recognized as the pioneer of art educational programs in New Jersey. Discussions, symposiums, workshops, exhibitions and film screenings are regularly organized, while the 9 studios, the art school and galleries are put to good use by artists. An outdoor event space can be hired for private, social and business events too. Check website for further details. Suggested donations apply.
La Eldridge Street Synagogue es un hito de la inmigración judía de Europa del Este en los Estados Unidos, y alberga el Museo de Eldridge Street. Los fundadores de este museo tomaron la iniciativa de una renovación masiva y un proyecto de restauración de la sinagoga, siendo los únicos responsables de la majestuosa gloria en la que se encuentra hoy. El museo cuenta la historia de cómo la sinagoga llegó a ser fundada, almacenar vastas colecciones de objetos y documentos que son valiosos para la historia judía en el país. Hay excursiones a pie y otros programas organizados por el museo que llevan a los visitantes a través de los diversos aspectos de la existencia de la sinagoga. Visitar el sitio web o llamar para más información.
House at 226 West Penn Street is located at Long Beach in Nassau County. This home is also known as Long Beach Historical Museum and was built in 1909 C.E. It is a two story structure and has a American Craftsman / bungalow style of architecture. It was converted into a historic museum in 1997 and was added to the National Registrar of Historic Places on September 24, 2008.