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A tour of Lower Manhattan visiting sites associated with George Washington and our nation's war of independence. Stops include: Fraunces Tavern, the graves of Alexander Hamilton and General Richard Montgomery, Federal Hall, and sites associated with Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, and Albert Gallatin.
1 Osher at JHU Program Fall 2022 Syllabus An Illustrated Cultural History of NYC, Part I: From Mannahatta Through the Gilded Age 6 sessions: Sept. 20 – Oct. 25, 2022 Tuesdays, 10>00 AM - Noon George L. Scheper (Ph.D., Princeton) Senior Lecturer, Master of Liberal Arts, Johns Hopkins University Email: gscheper@jhu.edu In this interdisciplinary ...
In less tongue-in-cheek style, this course examines the evolution of New York City from 1607 to the present. The readings focus on the city’s social and physical histories, and the class discussions compare New York’s development to patterns in other cities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Define what New York City means. Review historical events (1800–1950) Understand the boundaries and wards. DEFINING NEW YORK CITY. New York City’s Evolution. New York City’s long history and evolution from a settlement to the modern city affects research.
Wednesday, September 16 - Field Trip 1 - Upper West Side and NYHS. Walking tour, led by Professor Jackson, of the Upper West Side and a visit to the exhibition "Uniting Neighbors: The Role of Settlement Houses in New York City," at the New York Historical Society. Cost: $2 for the NYHS.
The paper delivers a brief insight into New York’s history, urban development and governance structures and how the current local and central government operates and provides services to its citizens.
New York through time This lesson focuses on exploring the development of New York City through time, and the factors (and events in history) that has shaped the city we see today. This lesson is designed to include clear cross-curricular links with history. Key Questions Where is New York City? What happens in New York?
