PUBLIC PROGRAMS – JOIN US TO EXPLORE BRONX HISTORY
Events in August 2017
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The Bronx During WWI: Training at Pelham Bay
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The Bronx During WWI: Training at Pelham BayThe second installment of The Bronx During WWI series examines Pelham Bay Park. Unknown to many, Pelham Bay was a naval training station in preparation for the war. Today, most of the naval station’s original location is now within the New York City’s Police Department firing range. Join BCHS Educator Vivian Davis as she continues to celebrate The Great War centennial by exploring another facet of World War I history in The Bronx. This presentation will be illustrated.
The Bronx During WWI: Training at Pelham Bay, Free Public Lecture–
The Bronx During WWI: Training at Pelham Bay, Free Public LectureThe second installment of The Bronx During WWI series examines Pelham Bay Park. Unknown to many, Pelham Bay was a naval training station in preparation for the war. Today, most of the naval station’s original location is now within the New York City’s Police Department firing range. Join BCHS Educator Vivian Davis as she continues to celebrate The Great War centennial by exploring another facet of World War I history in The Bronx. This presentation will be illustrated.
REGULAR OPEN HOURS
MUSEUM OF BRONX HISTORY
Saturday 10AM-4PM | Sunday 1PM-5PM
EDGAR ALLAN POE COTTAGE
Thursday & Friday 10AM-3PM | Saturday 10AM-4PM | Sunday 1PM-5PM
BCHS MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Are you a BCHS member? If so, you receive free admission to the museums & discounts on public programs. You MUST present your card in order to receive the discount.
ANNUAL EVENTS
EXHIBITION OPENINGS
Changing exhibits @ Museum of Bronx History – April & October
CULTURAL BRIDGES
Black History – February
Women’s History – March
Bronx Week – May
Hispanic Heritage – October
CELEBRATE FUTURE LEADERS
BCHS Bronx High School Valedictorian Program – June
ANNUAL BCHS FUNDRAISER
Golf Tournament – September/October