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EXHIBITITONS AT THE MUSEUM OF BRONX HISTORY

"PARKCHESTER: CITY WITHIN A CITY"

Join us to welcome a new exhibition at The Society’s Museum of Bronx History.

March 2010 marks the 70th anniversary since the start of tenant occupation of Parkchester. This massive community, planned and developed by the Metropolitan Insurance Company, was heralded at the 1939 New York World’s Fair as the wave of the future. The exhibition runs through October 3rd.

Also at the museum...

EDGAR ALLAN POE - THE NEW YORK YEARS

Although the cottage is currently closed due to the restoration, The Society has enhanced the current Poe exhibit at the Museum of Bronx History with new additions. Come visit the museum and experience the writer's time living in New York City.

STORIES A HOUSE CAN TELL: A HISTORIC TIMELINE OF THE VALENTINE - VARIAN HOUSE

The Bronx County Historical Society has developed and installed an engaging exhibition highlighting the historic landmark Valentine-Varian House’s history within the context of New York and national history. The exhibition is part of ongoing interpretive planning and development at the museum.

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