The Bronx County Historical Society

LECTURE SERIES

Great Speakers, Fascinating Topics

The Bronx is a microcosm of the story of America. It is home to over 1.4 million people with a rich diversity of ethnic and

culture backgrounds. Since colonial days, The Bronx has stood at the crossroads of American history.

The Bronx County Historical Society Lecture Series connects you with more than 100 outstanding programs, campus convocations, lecture series, teacher workshops, History Month observances, and conference keynote addresses.

Here are some of the selected lectures offered:

Art Deco Architecture – Bronx Architecture Bygone Waterways & Pathways of NYC

Edgar Allan Poe at Fordham The American Revolution in The Bronx

A Celebration of Bronx County Blacks in The Colonial Bronx

Great Moments in Bronx Business History Henry Hudson: The Unknown Explorer

Highbridge Bridge c. 1848 Landmarks of The Bronx

Lewis Morris: Signer of the Declaration of Independence Morris High School & The Creation of the NYC Public High School System

Public Parks of the Annexed District The Bountiful Bronx

The Great Bronx River Expeditions The Bronx Latino History Project

The Bronx Then & Now The Bronx Through Its People

Transportation: From Horses to Trolleys to Autos Valentine-Varian House c. 1758 – 2nd Oldest Structure in The Bronx

Yankee Stadium – Home of the New York Yankees Gouverneur Morris: Signer of the United States Constitution

And many more!

For a full list of talks and if you are interested in booking a lecture with The Bronx County Historical Society please contact the Education Department at:

3309 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10467 - (718) 881-8900 education@bronxhistoricalsociety.org