NYAB Event - "If Elected: The Game of American Politics" Exhibition

"If Elected: The Game of American Politics" Exhibition

Closes in 48 days
At The New-York Historical Society
Media: Other, Installation, Other

The New-York Historical Society will mark the occasion of the upcoming November elections with an installation that surveys the history of American presidential elections through the lens of campaign ephemera and other items of material culture. A wide spectrum of 19th and 20th century presidential campaign memorabilia from the Society's Museum will be displayed, including lapel buttons, parade lanterns, ribbons, flags, banners, whiskey bottles, neckties, thimbles, handkerchiefs and bandanas, board games, hats worn by the candidates, and a dress worn by an Eisenhower supporter in 1956.

Schedule

From 2008-07-04 To 2009-01-20

Website

https://www.nyhistory.org/web/default.php?section=exhibits_c...

Fee

Adults: $10, Seniors and Educator $7, Members, Children under 12(accompanied by adults) and on Fridays from 6 pm to 8 pm: Free

Venue Hours

From 10:00 To 18:00
sundays opening at 11:00, sundays closing at 17:45, fridays closing at 20:00
Closed on Mondays
Note:Open on selected holiday Mondays and Mondays during special exhibitions for school and adult groups.

Maps

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Access

Between 76th and 77th Street. Subway: B or C to 81st Street.

Address

170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-873-3400

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"If Elected: The Game of American Politics" Exhibition</a>
Venue: The New-York Historical Society
Schedule: From 2008-07-04 To 2009-01-20
Address: 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-873-3400