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Hamilton – Free Outdoor Screening

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July 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Celebrate America at 250 with a special outdoor screening of the Tony-winning musical Hamilton, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s rivalry with Aaron Burr.

“Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater–a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Captured at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway in June 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.” —The Walt Disney Studios

8:00 PM – Pre-Film Fun: U.S. History Family Trivia Game: Join us before the screening of Hamilton to travel through time and test your knowledge of famous figures, pivotal moments, and surprising stories that shaped our nation. Whether you’re a history buff or just in it for the laughs, it’s a great time to learn, play, and connect together. Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of patriotic spirit included! 

The film will start at dusk on the Carriage Museum lawn. Bring your blanket and be dazzled by this energetic historical musical under the stars! Rain date is July 9th.

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This event is free, but pre-registration is requested at the link below.

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America on Screen: Epic Yellowstone

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July 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild

The Yellowstone is the longest undammed river in the contiguous 48 states, flowing with a wildness that is both violent and vital to the creatures that are drawn to its banks. From Yellowstone Lake, North America’s largest high-elevation body of water, to the Missouri River, follow its nearly 700-mile journey over falls and through canyons into America’s heartland. See how Yellowstone’s bison, otters, coyotes, and thrill-seekers adapt to-and thrive in-these wild, untamed waters.

52 minutes

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

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Chenae Bullock (Shinnecock Tribal Citizen) first launching her newly made Mishoon in the Shinnecock Bay

Revitalizing Mishoon Culture on Long Island with Chenae Bullock

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July 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join Chenae Bullock, a Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribal Member, for an engaging discussion on the revitalization of Mishoon (dugout canoe) culture across Long Island.

This program explores the historical significance of mishoons within Indigenous communities, the cultural knowledge embedded in their creation, and the contemporary efforts to restore these traditions.

Participants will gain insight into how revitalizing mishoon practices strengthens community identity, preserves ancestral skills, and reconnects people to the waterways of the region.

About Chenae Bullock

Chenae Bullock, LPIM, is an enrolled citizen of the Shinnecock Nation the first contact tribe of Long Island and a living descendant of the Montauk people. She is an Indigenous leader, water protector, cultural preservationist, and founder & CEO of Moskehtu Consulting, an Indigenous-led sustainability and cultural strategy firm advancing regenerative leadership across business, government, and philanthropy.Deeply rooted in ancestral practice, Chenae has led the resurgence of traditional northeastern Algonquin canoe culture. Following in the footsteps of her whaling ancestors, she has organized and guided sacred paddles through historic waterways from Shinnecock to Mashantucket Pequot, across the Long Island Sound, and most notably from Boston to New York City, reclaiming Indigenous presence along ancestral trade and migration routes.

Chenae Bullock (Shinnecock Tribal Citizen) first launching her newly made Mishoon in the Shinnecock Bay
Chenae Bullock (Shinnecock Tribal Citizen) first launching her newly made Mishoon in the Shinnecock Bay

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This program is included with museum admission. Space is limited, so registration is requested.

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America on Screen: Coming to America

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August 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

Coming to America

For many immigrants, their first sight of the U.S. is the Statue of Liberty. The iconic structure promises sanctuary, hope, and a fresh start, but they soon learn that America’s arms are not always open. Colorized rare home movies and archival footage reveal the amazing stories of ordinary people who share the same dream. From Caribbean immigrants who settled in Harlem to Italian “radicals” shipped back home to celebrities such as Albert Einstein, see how America changed as immigrants brought new cultures from the margins to the mainstream.

48 minutes

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

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MORNINGS@LIM: Gallery Tour of “Long Island in the ’70s”

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September 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Mornings @ LIM are free monthly sessions open to individuals living with dementia and their care partners. They offer time for creative engagement and social connection in our galleries and art studio, as well as through special music and movie programs. These programs are run in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center.

Gallery Tour of Long Island in the ’70s

Celebrate a groovy decade with a guided tour of LIM’s Long Island in the ’70s. We’ll explore artifacts, artwork, and even a classic station wagon!  Enjoy a guided discussion with museum educators for a morning of learning and fun!

This program will take place in the Gillespie Room located in the Carriage Museum

REGISTRATION

This program is free for all attendees, thanks to a generous anonymous gift. Space is limited, so registration is required at the link below. If you have any questions, please email us at educators@longislandmuseum.org.

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America on Screen: A Star-Spangled Story

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September 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America

“The Star-Spangled Banner” is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the “Second War of Independence,” and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem.

51 minute

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Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

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 Flashpoints: Protests and Controversies on Long Island in the ’70s

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September 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

We Long Islanders don’t hesitate to make ourselves heard, and never was our fighting spirit more impactful than it was in the roiling years from 1967 to the early ’80s.

Join Amy Benjamin to revisit how we raised our voices for and against the Vietnam War, the Shoreham nuclear power plant, school desegregation, the Island Trees book censorship case, the Stony Brook University drug bust, and the Grumman environmental and military issues. 

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This program is included with museum admission. Space is limited, so registration is requested.

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America on Screen: The Day We Walked on the Moon

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October 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

The Day We Walked the Moon

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On July 20 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Narrated by Mark Strong, The Day We Walked on the Moon tells the story of how he got there through spectacular footage and interviews with key figures in the Apollo 11 mission, including astronaut Michael Collins and iconic Flight Director Gene Kranz. Further interviewees include Professor Brian Cox, Dr Brian May, and key Apollo astronauts Frank Borman and Charlie Duke.

44 minutes

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

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