LI250 – The Long Island Museum

October 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Laugh and learn about some of the fascinating—and often surprising—events of the American Revolution in New York through the witty, satirical cartoons of the period. Explore how British and American artists used humor, caricature, and political satire to comment on the people, politics, conflicts, and controversies of the Revolution.

Join historian and author Sara Cedar Miller, historian emerita at Central Park Conservancy and author of Before Central Park, for an entertaining and insightful look at how these cartoons offer a unique window into the Revolutionary era. Discover the stories and personalities behind the images and see how humor became a powerful way to shape public opinion during a time of upheaval and change.

REGISTRATION

This program is included with museum admission. Space is limited, so reserve your spot below.

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November 20 @ 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.

Made in the USA

Witness the complicated path to the American Dream, forged by workers in the early 20th century. At the turn of the 20th century, 29 million Americans are working and 40% of them are farmers. Over the decades, factories expand like never before, two world wars speed up technological change, and by the 1950s, American workers have the highest wages and consumer power of any country in the world. This is the story of the men and women who built the American Dream, presented entirely in color through digitally remastered archival footage and home movies.

48 minutes

Included with museum admission. No registration required.