4th of July at the New-York Historical Society

Fri Jul 4, 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: Free for ages 17 and younger
Location:
New York Historical Society DiMenna Children's History Museum
(212) 873-3400
170 Central Park West, New York, NY, 10024
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Celebrate Independence Day and the museum's special exhibition, Dining in Transit, by sampling tasty summer treats that can be enjoyed on the go! Hand-crank some ice cream the old-fashioned way and taste some historic flavors from the recipes of a Pullman Company chef.

Did you know that the thin, crispy potatoes we enjoy today were developed in Saratoga Springs, New York? The chips that are eaten across the globe, including on the 4th of July, were popularized by an Indigenous and African American chef, George Speck Crum. Learn about George Crum and his restaurant and try some Saratoga Chips yourself!

Before you go, stop by the Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library on the lower level at 11:30, 12:30, or 1:30 for a July 4th Sing-Along!

 

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