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Archive Adventures: Discover New York’s Hidden Stories

November 6, 2025

11 am
Discovery Place

Free

Curious about New York's past? Come uncover the stories behind the state's history— one document at a time! Join us every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for "Ask an Archivist" at the New York Museum. Each session offers a peek into New York State’s rich and surprising history through carefully chosen original documents, photographs, and videos. An expert archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer your questions, and reveal how we uncover and preserve the past. You never know what fascinating piece of history you’ll discover!

November Themes:

November 6: The Andre Papers
Learn about Benedict Arnold's treachery and spymaster John Andre's infamous boot papers on the 245th anniversary of Andre's execution.

November 13: New York Veterans
From the Revolutionary War to the Korean War, explore the Archives' records on militia and National Guard units who served.

November 20: Threads of Duty
Engage in a game using drawings and photos of military uniforms through the centuries.


 

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