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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Preservation Check-In: 44 MacDougal Street Preservationists often talk of the importance of returning designated buildings to their original appearance, which can be complicated in NYC. Learn more about the preservation effort of this property in Panorama Summer 2026, pp. 16–17: buff.ly/6bqA4PS

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Recently, a group of hand fans were discovered in the collection of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. On 10/15, Margaret Holmes and John Carini will lead a tour of the exhibition “Unfolded Ornament: Fans from the Collection of the Van Cortlandt House Museum” for VSNY members. Purchase: buff.ly/SKyomrh

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the facades of many residential and commercial buildings in America’s cities were crowned with sheet-metal cornices. On 10/6, Henry C. Millman will present on his decades-long project studying sheet-metal cornices in Manhattan. Tickets: buff.ly/p0TZ8bn

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Step inside the Summer 2026 issue of Panorama, featuring hand fans; an exhibition on Frederick Law Olmsted; the origins of safety protocols in early 20th-century immigrant communities; how a figure in art became a cultural touchpoint for Progressive-Era morality; and more! Explore: buff.ly/HeisZYx

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Litchfield Villa, in Prospect Park, was built in 1854–57 for Edwin Clark and Grace Litchfield—before the park was a public space. It was designed by leading architect Alexander Jackson Davis, but has been poorly maintained. Read more in “Panorama”: buff.ly/o4iHL8n #presevation #nychistory

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Splish splash! On September 12, VSNY will explore New York’s iconic fountains on a walking tour with Stephanie Azzarone. It will take a close look at some of Manhattan’s most distinctive fountains and share why they came to be and the people behind them. membership.vicsocny.org/nx/portal/ne...

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In 1884, Harry Chase captured scenes of New York City. Scrutinizing the shoreline of the the Hudson River, he sketched the nascent skyline of Lower Manhattan. He incorporated his sketches into the painting “New York Harbor, North River." Learn more in Panorama: vicsocny.org/wp-content/u...

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Architect E. G. W. Dietrich came to prominence for his work in the Shingle style and was an early proponent of the Colonial Revival and Arts and Crafts styles, the focus of his work being the design of large country and suburban houses. Learn more in Panorama: vicsocny.org/wp-content/u...

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

“The Flag that Waved One Hundred Years: A Scene on the Morning of the Fourth Day of July 1876” From 100 years to 250, the flag keeps waving. Happy Fourth of July from the Victorian Society New York! Courtesy the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

During the Victorian era, houseplants became more accessible to the masses. Ornamental pots and plant stands—referred to as jardinières—served as essential components of indoor décor. “Indoor Eden,” an exhibition at SFO Museum, showcases an array of jardinières. Learn more: vicsocny.org/newsletter/

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The Victorian Society New York is excited to share the Spring 2026 issue of Panorama, our quarterly newsletter. Explore the issue: vicsocny.org/wp-content/u...

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Happy birthday Margot Gayle! May 14 is the birthday of Margot Gayle (1908–2008), a founder of the Victorian Society in America in 1966. Gayle was a renowned preservationist whose kitchen table in Greenwich Village served as an early headquarters for the organization.

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

On 6/11, VSNY will celebrate its 60th Anniversary and Annual Meeting at the House of the Redeemer. In addition to the evening’s festivities, the board of directors will present work from the past year, vote in new board members, and celebrate award winners. membership.vicsocny.org/nx/portal/ne...

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Call for Proposals! VSNY is accepting applications for micro-grants from the Margot Gayle Fund for the Preservation of Victorian Heritage. The fund supports projects related to the preservation, conservation, and interpretation of 19th-century New York. Deadline: 5/25 vicsocny.org/margot-gayle...

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Margot Gayle Fund | The Metropolitan Chapter of the Victorian Society in America

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

VSNY is thrilled to announce the 2026 Emerging Scholars. Every year, university students and recent graduates are invited to present scholarship on 19th-century and early 20th-century culture. Learn more about this year's presentations taking place across two sessions: vicsocny.org/2026-emergin...

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Curious about 19th-century culinary practices? On 4/12, VSNY will be touring the Merchant’s House Museum, focusing on culinary customs, including favorite foods, cooking methods, dining etiquette, entertaining, parties, and even grocery shopping. www.eventbrite.com/e/at-the-tre...

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“At the Tredwells’ Table” Culinary Tour

Private tour of The Merchant's House Museum

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Elaine Goodale and Ohíye S’a (or Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman) were Native American policy advocates who defied norms and were determined to marry—until the Wounded Knee Massacre changed everything. On 2/26, Julie Dobrow will lecture on her book about the couple. www.eventbrite.com/e/love-and-l...

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Bethesda Fountain, with its Angel of the Waters, is an icon of Central Park. Join us on 2/19 at MCNY to learn about the angel’s sculptor, Emma Stebbins. Heather Arnet and Karli Wurzelbacher will discuss the piece as monumental artwork and feminist intervention. www.mcny.org/event/carvin...

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Carving History

Explore the work and life of Emma Stebbins and her partner, actor Charlotte Cushman, centering Angel of the Waters at Bethesda Fountain as both a monumental artwork and a feminist intervention.

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Join VSNY on February 9 when @geoffwisner.bsky.social will discuss George Templeton Strong’s Civil War–era diaries, which offer unique insights into the period and have become recognized as a literary masterpiece and treasure trove for historians. www.eventbrite.com/e/americas-g...

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America's Greatest Unknown Author: Rediscovering George Templeton Strong

Civil War diaries of George Templeton Strong, which offer unique insights and first-person encounters told with Strong’s wicked humor

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KLC @klculkin.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I'm excited to be in conversation with @geoffwisner.bsky.social for the @vicsocny.bsky.social about his new edited volume George Templeton Strong: Civil War Diaries. February 9 in NYC. Join us!

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Join us 1/23 for a presentation by Elisabeth Paling Funk that will follow the Saint Nicholas celebration from its early European origin through arrival in New Netherland and continued observance in the US, including Washington Irving’s influence on the tradition. 🎅 hollandsociety.org/events/washi...

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Washington Irving, the Dutch Saint Nicholas and the American Santa Claus

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Explore the world of 19th-century New York with us! VSNY hosts lectures and tours on a broad array of topics related to our city’s great history. Maybe discover an underappreciated artist or roam of halls of a Gilded-Age mansion—some of our favorite things on the calendar! vicsocny.org/calendar/

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Events from February 14, 2017 – April 29, 2017 – The Metropolitan Chapter of the Victorian Society in America

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

VSNY promotes preservation of 19th- and early-20th-century historic districts, landmarks, and art, delivering testimony at NYC Landmarks Preservation Committee Public Hearings and other agencies. Visit the Archive of Public Testimony to learn more about this work. vicsocny.org/preservation...

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Archive of Public Testimony | The Metropolitan Chapter of the Victorian Society in America

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Victorian Society New York @vicsocny.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Need a history fix? Check out VSNY’s archive of streamed lectures documenting architecture, decorative arts, literature, and many other aspects of Gilded-Age life in New York City. www.youtube.com/@victorianso...

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Victorian Society New York

Founded in New York City in 1966, the Victorian Society in America is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and preservation of our nineteenth-century heritage as well as that of the early twentieth...

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