
Living History: Meet Abraham Lincoln

New-York Historical Society
70 Central Park West at 77th Street
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
Meet Abe Lincoln, portrayed by Living Historian Howard Wright. Listen to stories about Lincoln’s daily life in the White House with his family, discover how JFK’s inaugural address echoed Lincoln’s ideas, and look inside Honest Abe’s top hat or try to tell time on his special pocket watch. Also check out the awesome, interactive Children’s Museum in the basement.
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Join New-York Historical Society and the Vietnam Heritage Center for performances, red envelopes, and festive activities celebrating Year of the Cat (Year of the Rabbit in some Asian countries). Learn about all the ways Tết (Lunar New Year) is celebrated in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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Join free storytime in the JCC Manhattan’s pop-up library, in the lobby, with Yuhua Hamasaki, a Chinese-American immigrant who loves to spread knowledge, kindness, and compassion with some help from glitter and shiny earrings. Star of VH1’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10, Yuhua Hamasaki has been entertaining for almost a decade.
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