Celebrate Independence Day with crafts, stories, and history exploration at the New-York Historical Society. Admission is free for all visitors ages 17 and younger.

Living History | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Have you ever imagined what you would look like in an 18th-century portrait? Try on 18th-century clothing and sit for your portrait! Many of the images museums have from the American Revolution era are of a few wealthy people. What about the average person who took up arms during the Revolution? On this day everyone can get a portrait.

Family Craft Activity: Funny Faces | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Learn about America’s famous and little-known greats, from Gayë́twahgeh to Juliette Noel Toussaint to former First Lady Michelle Obama. Families can mix and match their portraits to create a unique American of your very own.

Family Bingo | 12pm - 1:30pm
Enhance your history knowledge playing a classic game with prizes and lots of patriotic fun facts.

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