Calendar of Events

All Virtual Events are recorded and posted to the Museum’s YouTube page.

November

Wednesday, November 5, 6 p.m.
Bicentennial of the Erie Canal: From Waterway to World Power
Virtual Talk
Co-Sponsored by Village Preservation

Join us for this illustrated presentation marking the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal, one of the most transformative infrastructure projects in American history. We’ll explore how the canal reshaped New York and the nation — linking the Atlantic to the Great Lakes, spurring westward expansion, and cementing New York City’s role as America’s commercial capital.

We’ll look closely at the impact of the canal on the Greenwich Village waterfront as it became the city’s primary waterfront in the decades after the canal’s completion. From bustling markets to thriving shipyards, the Village’s shoreline was forever changed by the flow of commerce the canal unleashed.

This presentation will trace the Erie Canal’s place in New York history — a marvel of engineering that not only accelerated economic growth but also combined with a series of maritime innovations born in the city that unleashed its full commercial power to become the greatest city in the world.

Free; registration required. Register for “Bicentennial of the Erie Canal: From Waterway to World Power.”

 

November 25 to December 27
A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House

This holiday season, Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant’s House Museum celebrate 13 years of A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House. In December 1867, Charles Dickens arrived in New York City for a month of sold-out performances of his beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. As the New York Herald exclaimed, “The Christmas Carol becomes doubly enchanting when one hears it performed by Dickens.” Join Mr. Dickens, portrayed by John Kevin Jones and Vince Gotton (at alternating performances), as he tells his timeless Christmas tale in the elegant intact Greek Revival double parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant’s House Museum.

Surrounded by 19th century holiday decorations, flickering candles, and richly appointed period furnishings, audiences will be transported back 150 years in this captivating 70 minute performance created from Dickens’ own script.

Tickets $50-$130. Purchase tickets to A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House.

 

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