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Travel back in time with these history walks and lectures. Learn about the city's epic past, and visit some of its less-known relics. Want to learn more? Visit our Parks History page.
History Events
Friday, January 30, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Artist & Sculptor Donna Napoli-Steele: Out of the Box Biodiversity
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents this art exhibit showcasing various forms of art pieces including sculptures, clay, watercolor, and paint.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Darren Thomas Corona is a local potter and sculptor who has been creating incredible works for over 30 years.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Uncovering Uptown History: A Guided Walking Tour
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Morris-Jumel Mansion guides bring you a 90 minute guided walking tour.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
The World's Fair Adventure Quest
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers for this exciting orienteering and history scavenger hunt adventure inside Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair.
Free!
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Historic New York: Military History of Central Park
at Entrance - East 106th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike through some historic spots in the North Woods including getting to explore inside the Block House! Discuss the Revolutionary War and others.
Free!
Historic New York: Vaudeville Stars of the Evergreens Cemetery
at Evergreen Cemetery Entrance (in Highland Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in exploring one of Brooklyn’s hidden gems, the Evergreen Cemetery.
Free!
Monday, February 2, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Webinar: Species Spotlight- The Eastern Oyster (World Wetlands Day!)
at GreenThumb Compound, Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Calling all Wetlands Enthusiasts! Join the Stewardship Team for a webinar to celebrate the 26th annual World Wetlands Day.
Free!
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Hart Island Tour (North Island)
at Hart Island, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday January 21, 2026
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Friday, February 6, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Uncovering Uptown History: A Guided Walking Tour
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Morris-Jumel Mansion guides bring you a 90 minute guided walking tour.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Hands On History: Read Black History
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Stop by to learn more about Black figures in American history and revolutions around the world. This event will have reading circles and create art inspired by the work of Alma Thomas.
Free!
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Sunday, February 8, 2026
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Monday, February 9, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Friday, February 13, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Uncovering Uptown History: A Guided Walking Tour
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Morris-Jumel Mansion guides bring you a 90 minute guided walking tour.
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Black History Month: Seneca Village
at West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with NYC Parks! Learn about the lives of Seneca Village's residents in the 1800s and the community's place in pre-Central Park.
Free!
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Black History Month: Flushing Freedom Mile
at Northern Boulevard and Linden Place (in Daniel Carter Beard Mall), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Urban Park Rangers. Join us on a walk of the Flushing Freedom Mile and learn about Queens historic landmarks.
Free!
Black History Month: Oystermen of Staten Island
at Stapleton Waterfront Park
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they talk about the oystermen that helped make Sandy Ground one of the first and oldest freed black settlements in New York City.
Free!
Historic New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Discover the history of this Brooklyn landmark that pays tribute to the 11,000 men, women, and children who died on British Prison Ships during the Revolutionary War.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Winter Traditions in Northern Europe
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Cultural traditions around warmth, coziness, and storytelling have enabled generations of families to not only survive, but thrive in the harsh winters of Northern Europe.
Free!
Monday, February 16, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!
Hart Island Black History Month Tour (South Island)
at Hart Island, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on Hart Island to explore New York City’s black history. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday February 4, 2026
Free!
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