Posts Tagged ‘New York City history’
The Saint of Times Square
For nearly ninety years, a statue of a Catholic priest and military chaplain has watched over New York’s most chaotic commercial hub.
Read MoreThe Secret Origin of Three Great New York City Christmas Traditions
Christmas rituals and pastimes share the enduring and true spirit of the holiday.
Read MoreReflection and Revival: Sandy Ground, One of New York’s Oldest Free Black Settlements
Since the mid-nineteenth century, a local church has served as the community and spiritual center of a shoreside Black settlement on Staten Island.
Read More(Dutch) New York History
Amid a deeply divided society, America’s tradition of cultural and religious tolerance appears to be imperiled. The Dutch colonial history of New York City reveals the importance of those values in shaping the city and the entire United States.
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