The House on Henry Street Exhibit 40.71395° N -73.984505° W

Description

Founded in 1893, Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service, arts, and health care programs to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year. Distinguished by a profound connection to its neighbors, a willingness to address new problems with swift and innovative solutions, and a strong record of accomplishment, Henry Street challenges the effects of urban poverty by helping families achieve better lives for themselves and their children.

"The House on Henry Street" is a permanent, interactive exhibition on the history of the Settlement and the people who helped shaped change on a local and global level from our founding in 1893 to the present. It explores themes of social activism, urban poverty, immigration, and public health, with a focus on the Progressive Era reform movement.

Field trip options are available for all grades. Contact us to personalize your trip based on the needs of your group. We are happy to accommodate in any way we can!


Lunch Notes

Outdoor garden/park available for lunch, weather permitting.

Bathroom Notes

Gender-neutral, accessible bathrooms on site.

Info

265 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002

+1 212-766-9200 x 2250

kvogel@henrystreet.org

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Subjects
History, Immigration, 19th Century, 20th Century, Women's History, My Community
Activities
Field Trip, Family Programs, School Partnership
Grades
Preschool, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Postsecondary, Adult
Cost
Accommodations
Esl

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

The House on Henry Street: A Small House with a Big Story

Founded in 1893, Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service, arts, and health care programs to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year. Distinguished by a profound connection to its neighbors, a willingness to address new problems with swift and innovative solutions, and a strong record of accomplishment, Henry Street challenges the effects of urban poverty by helping families achieve better lives for themselves and their children.

"The House on Henry Street" is a permanent, interactive exhibition on the history of the Settlement and the people who helped shaped change on a local and global level from our founding in 1893 to the present. It explores themes of social activism, urban poverty, immigration, and public health, with a focus on the Progressive Era reform movement.

Field trip options are available for all grades. Contact us to personalize your trip based on the needs of your group. We are happy to accommodate in any way we can! Field trips held Tuesday-Thursday.

Subjects Covered

history, immigration, 19th century, 20th century, women's history, my community

Grades
preschool, k, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, postsecondary, adult
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.