HISTORY OF NYC – FALL 2024 VIDEOS

Lead Coordinator: Ilene Winkler

History of New York City is a history and philosophy course that explores significant events, people, and issues from the city’s past.

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HISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY
The Real Native New Yorkers

Presenter: Sandra Abramson
Presentation Date: September 3, 2024

• Video: Native New Yorkers

What was Lenapehoking — our area — like in 1491? Who lived here and what did they do? What happened to them when the Dutch arrived in their homeland? How did their lives change? What is Lenapehoking like now and what are the Lenapes who live here doing to memorialize and reclaim their homeland? Join us to discover these amazing people.