In December 2018, I visited the Museum of the City of New York with my public history classmates from the CUNY Graduate Center. We has spent the semester studying how to make effective exhibits and engage with the public. Our main focus was to see 'Rebel Women: Defying Victorianism' which was a great little exhibit. … Continue reading Rebel Women: Defying Victorianism at the Museum of the City of New York
This past spring, April 2019, I visited the Morgan Library and Museum in Manhattan with my dear friend from graduate school, Jessie, to see their exhibit 'Tolkien: Maker of Middle Earth.' We had a VERY emotional time seeing items from JRR Tolkien’s life and personal collection as he planned out the Hobbit and Lord of … Continue reading Tolkien: Maker of Middle Earth
In March 2018 I was in London with my friend Hindi for a week of music, friends, and mayhem. One day we met up with our dear friend (and ace musician) Dave Giles, and he took us to the Victoria and Albert Museum (aka, the V&A) to see a special exhibit: 'Winnie the Pooh: Exploring … Continue reading Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic at V&A Museum, London
I make it no secret that the New-York Historical Society is one of my very favorite places. They consistently have fantastic exhibits that leave me breathless, in tears, and knowing more than I did when I walked through their doors. Last autumn (October 2018) I was at the museum for their Harry Potter exhibit (more … Continue reading Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow, New-York Historical Society
In August 2016, I visited the New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in New York City, for their Summer of Hamilton exhibit. Here is a little snapshot of my time there, and all the wonderful things I saw! Primary documents will always have such a high place of honor in my heart. It is thrilling, … Continue reading Summer of Hamilton at the New-York Historical Society
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