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Archive Adventures: Discover New York’s Hidden Stories

July 17, 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!

The Escape and Capture of Boss Tweed

Join archivist Mike Maloney to learn more about a letter from New York Attorney General Charles S. Fairchild to Secretary of State Hamilton Fish that describes the arrest, escape, and recapture of Gilded Age political boss William "Boss" Tweed.

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