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AMERICA'S MAYOR: JOHN V LINDSAY AND THE REINVENTION OF NEW YORK
SPECIAL EDUCATOR EVENTS
 
Revolution '67: Film Screening and Q&A
WEDNESDAY, June 2nd - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Teaching New York city in the ‘60s and ‘70s
THURSDAY, JUNE 10th - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
                                                                                              
 
Revolution '67: Film Screening and Q&A
WEDNESDAY ● June 2nd  ● 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join filmmakers Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno and Jerome Bongiorno for a special screening of their award winning film, Revolution '67.
Revolution '67 premiered nationally on PBS's acclaimed P.O.V., and focuses on the Newark riots which erupted in New Jersey, in July 1967. It has garnered international prizes including two national awards for an outstanding film of American history from the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians.
Participants will receive a component of "Teaching REVOLUTION '67: A Curriculum for High Schools" and information on how to receive the free hands-on, companion curriculum designed by Teachers College, Columbia University and Rutgers University.
This special educator event is presented in conjunction with America's Mayor: John V Lindsay and the Reinvention of New York. There is a $10 fee for this workshop which must be paid in cash or by check at the door. Credit cards are not accepted. Materials will be provided.
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Teaching New York city in the ‘60s and ‘70s

 
THURSDAY ● JUNE 10 ● 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Presented by:
The Museum of the City of New York and
Teachers College, Columbia University
 
This special day of professional development for middle and high school educators will focus on the Museum’s exhibition America’s Mayor: John V Lindsay and the Reinvention of New York as well as an examination of the landmark WGBH documentary Vietnam: a Television History (1983). 
 
Dr. Margaret Crocco and Dr. William Gaudelli from Teachers College will provide participants with a unique opportunity to examine the use of recently digitized outtakes from the making of the film. Teachers will see how documentary and digital archives can support rich historical inquiry through a classroom-ready lesson about the Tet Offensive.  
 
This event is $60.00 per participant. Educators will leave the workshop with classroom-ready lessons, online resources, and materials from the exhibition. A light breakfast will be served.
 
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FREE MUSEUM WEEKENDS
 
The Museum is FREE for educators and their families the last weekend of every month. Bring your school ID or letterhead for free admission and a 15% discount at the Museum Shop!
 
To find out about exhibitions and public programs at the Museum visit: www.mcny.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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