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Presented LIVE on Zoom

Note: This event is sold out

Every Friday in January (except January 22) and February, 6 pm – 8pm
Free on Pay-as-you-wish Fridays
Ages 8 - Adult 

PURCHASING TICKETS BY PHONE/IN PERSON

Tickets to this program are sold through One Day University. To purchase tickets, please visit www.onedayu.com/events/detail/57 or call 1-800-300-3438. Members of the New-York Historical Society can purchase tickets for the discounted price of $89.

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