Extending the themes of the exhibition, Revolutionary New York: Then and Now is moderated by MS NOW Emmy- and Peabody Award–winning journalist Antonia Hylton. The series brings together leading historians, public thinkers, and cultural leaders to explore the Revolution as both a historical event and an ongoing civic project—examining its impact on colonial-era New Yorkers, its role in shaping the city, and its continued relevance today.
Please find details on upcoming programs inspired by The Occupied City below:
Fashion of the Founding Fathers: George Washington
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
A Divided City: Revolutionary-Era New York and the Politics of Polarization
Friday, May 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Revolution Remembered, Stories Forgotten
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution is made possible by presenting partners, an Anonymous Family Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst.
Special thanks to our benefactors, Elizabeth K. Belfer, Matt and Marisa Brown, The National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs with City Council, and The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.
Additional support provided by advocates, The Achelis and Bodman Foundation, Chris Brown, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), Heather and William Vrattos. Thank you to sponsors, Daryl B. Uber and New York State Council on the Arts; and friends, Matthew Breitenbach and Terry Schwartz Breitenbach, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, and Peck Stacpoole Foundation.
Curatorial and collections work on this exhibition is provided by the Laura and Ray Johnson Fund and Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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