December Kiosk Hours

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ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

VISITOR CENTER HOLIDAY SHOPPING

December, 2018

Daily, except Tuesday

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENING OPENINGS

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

DEC. 19, 20, 21

11 A.M. TO 8 P.M.

Hidden Queens – Lecture – Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

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Hidden Queens

Lecture on Roosevelt Island

Beaches. Parks. Battlegrounds. Cemeteries. It’s all in Queens. Take an eclectic tour of the history, geography and citizenry of our neighbor borough and explore the mini-world that awaits you there. Richard Panchyk will share facts and insights from his book, Hidden History of Queens, at a lecture presented by the Roosevelt Island Historical Society at the New York Public Library Branch on Roosevelt Island, on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

The event is FREE and open to the public. It is the first in the Society’s annual series of fall lectures, which is supported by funds provided by Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s Public Purpose Fund and New York City Council Member Ben Kallos, with funding from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development.

DIRECTIONS: Take the Tram at 59^th Street and Second Avenue or the F train to Roosevelt Island. Take the red bus (no charge) or walk eight minutes north to 524 Main Street.

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society promotes awareness of the Island’s unique story and pursues preservation of its landmarks and artifacts.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society Lecture Series—FREE

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Roosevelt Island Historical Society Lecture Series—FREE

 New York Public Library Branch

524 Main St., 6:30 pm

Thursday, November 8
“Hidden History of Queens”
Richard Panchyk talks about his new book on the secrets and surprises behind the borough’s
development.

Thursday, December 6
“Damnation Island”
A deep dive into 19th century Blackwell’s Island and its institutions, based on author Stacy
Horn’s new book.

Thursday, January 17
“Architectural Restoration”
Architect Thomas Fenniman reviews his recent restoration projects.

Thursday, February 7
“Eleanor Roosevelt”
Blanche Weisen Cooks discusses her new book (part 3 of a series) about our historic First Lady.

November Issue Of Blackwell’s Almanac Available

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2018 November Issue Blackwell’s Almanac

Treasures of New York : Roosevelt Island Tramway

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Click the link below to watch the PBS video.

The Treasure of New York PBS video about the Roosevelt Island Tramway

EXTENDED JULY 4TH HOURS: 12 NOON – 9PM 

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NEW  CUSTOM-DESIGNED ROOSEVELT ISLAND MERCHANDISE FEATURING  ILLUSTRATIONS BY UK ARTIST JULIA GASH. AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND VISITOR CENTER KIOSK *EXTENDED JULY 4TH HOURS: 12 NOON – 9PM  JG MUG  |  $12 RIHS WOMEN’S FITTED TEE  |  S, M, L,  |  $20 JG MEN’S TEE  |  S, M, L, XL, XXL  |  $25 JG APRON  |  $24 JG TOTE  |  $20 JG MAGNET  |  $5 RIHS BASEBALL CAPS  |  $12

May Issue of Blackwell’s Almanac Available

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2018 May Issue Blackwell’s Almanac

RIHS presents Nellie Bly: From Blackwell’s Island to Well Beyond

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Nellie Bly as a Herald in the 1913 Washington, DC Suffrage Parade.

Pay a visit, See What’s New at the Roosevelt Island Visitor Center

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Here’s a recent article in the Roosevelt Island Daily. Click here to read the full article.

Pay a visit, See What’s New at the Roosevelt Island Visitor Center

2018 February Issue – Blackwell’s Almanac

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Check out the latest RIHS issue of Blackwell’s Almanac

Click the link to read the 2018 February issue.

2018 February Issue Blackwell’s Almanac