groups brochure - Lower East Side Tenement Museum
groups brochure - Lower East Side Tenement Museum groups brochure - Lower East Side Tenement Museum
GROUP Programs
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GROUP Programs
About the<br />
<strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong><br />
<strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong><br />
The <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> preserves the history of immigration through the<br />
personal experiences of those who built lives in and around 97 Orchard<br />
Street. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> – an<br />
immigrant portal for 200 years – 97 Orchard was home to an estimated<br />
7,000 people from over 20 nations between 1863 and 1935.<br />
<strong>Museum</strong> educators take visitors on guided tours of apartments that<br />
recreate immigrant life in the 19th and 20th centuries. In combination<br />
with building tours, our walking tours explore immigrant life in an<br />
ever-changing neighborhood. These programs offer a glimpse of the<br />
past, and insights into current debates about immigration, cultural<br />
identity, discrimination, and more.<br />
The <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> is a National Historic Landmark and a<br />
National Trust Historic Site.<br />
How to Visit<br />
the <strong>Museum</strong><br />
The <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> is available by guided tour only.<br />
Group reservations are available during daytime museum hours<br />
or in the evenings when the museum is closed to the public. Each<br />
tour lasts 1-2 hours, depending on the program. Groups can choose<br />
from building tours, walking tours, and special tours that are offered<br />
exclusively in the evenings. Evening events can include multiple<br />
programs and can be scheduled in conjunction with group discussions,<br />
receptions or dinner programs.<br />
A minimum of 15 people is required. Minimum of 45 people required for<br />
weekend evening bookings.<br />
Reservations: Harrison Rivers at 212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org | <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> | www.tenement.org 1
Programs<br />
Programs are led by experienced educators and are customized for visitors of different ages and abilities.<br />
Please contact us to determine which programs will best suit the needs of your group.<br />
tour<br />
the building<br />
Hard Times<br />
Discover how immigrants survived economic depressions at 97 Orchard Street between 1863<br />
and 1935. Visit the restored homes of the German-Jewish Gumpertz family, whose patriarch<br />
disappeared during the Panic of 1873, and the Italian-Catholic Baldizzi family, who lived<br />
through the Great Depression.<br />
Sweatshop Workers<br />
Pay a visit to the Levine family’s garment workshop and the Rogarshevskys’ Sabbath table at the<br />
turn of the 20th century, when the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> was the most densely populated place in the<br />
world. Explore how immigrants balanced work, family, and religion at a time of great change.<br />
Irish Outsiders<br />
Experience the heart of the immigrant saga through the music of Irish America, then tour the<br />
restored home of the Moore family, Irish-Catholic immigrants who left their home in the Five Points<br />
to start a new life in Kleindeutschland. Explore how this family dealt with being ‘outsiders’ in 97<br />
Orchard and how they coped with the death of their child in 1869.<br />
Tour and Discussion<br />
Tour and Discussion programs are available for our Hard Times, Sweatshop Workers, and Irish<br />
Outsiders tours. Groups can spend extended time in the family apartments and join in on a<br />
discussion about themes arising from the tour.<br />
Reservations: Harrison Rivers at 212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org | <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> | www.tenement.org<br />
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Shop Life<br />
Family-run stores filled the lower level of 97 Orchard for over a century. Visit the 1870s German<br />
saloon of John and Caroline Schneider, and use interactive technology to trace the stories of turnof-the-century<br />
kosher butchers Israel and Goldie Lustgarten, 1930s auctioneer Max Marcus, and<br />
1970s undergarment discounters Frances and Sidney Meda.<br />
Exploring 97 Orchard Street<br />
Exclusive evening program<br />
This behind-the-scenes tour explores the architectural layers of history buried in the tenement’s<br />
physical fabric. Learn how legislation and fashion spurred landlords and tenants to leave their<br />
mark on the building, and how paint experts, wallpaper conservators, and urban archeologists<br />
“read” these layers to uncover 97 Orchard’s stories.<br />
WALK<br />
THE NEIGHBORHOOD<br />
Outside the Home<br />
See the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> through the eyes of the immigrants who have lived here for 150 years.<br />
Discover the towering Jarmulowsky Bank building, where immigrants deposited (and eventually<br />
lost) their life savings; the Forward building, where socialists fought for worker rights; and PS 42,<br />
where generations of immigrants learned how to be “American.”This tour does not enter any<br />
buildings.<br />
Then and Now<br />
For generations of immigrants, the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> wasn’t just a place to find a cheap home. It<br />
was also where they learned how to start a business, build a congregation, educate their children,<br />
and lobby the government. Discover the fascinating history of this neighborhood and find out why<br />
it’s such an ever-changing mix of the old and the new. This tour does not enter any buildings.<br />
Foods of the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong><br />
Taste dumplings, fried plantains, cream puffs, and more while exploring how the immigrant<br />
experience has shaped American food. Indoor and outdoor versions of this tour are available.<br />
Reservations: Harrison Rivers at 212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org | <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> | www.tenement.org<br />
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storefront stories<br />
For 150 years, people have flocked to the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> to buy and sell all kinds of goods, and<br />
Orchard Street has long been this shopping district’s busiest and most iconic street. Find out how<br />
merchants and shoppers have navigated this chaotic marketplace for more than a century. This<br />
tour does not enter any buildings.<br />
TASTE OF THE TENEMENT<br />
Embark on a culinary journey of the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong>. As students investigate the neighborhood<br />
restaurants and markets, they sample foods and learn about the role immigrants play within<br />
American food culture. Available for elementary school students only.<br />
Meet<br />
THE RESIDENTS<br />
Victoria Confino<br />
Visit the apartment of a Greek Sephardic family and meet a costumed interpreter playing 14-yearold<br />
Victoria Confino, who lived in the tenement in 1916. Visitors take on the role of newly arrived<br />
immigrants and ask Victoria questions about adjusting to life on the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong>.<br />
Meet Bridget<br />
Travel back to 1868 and help Bridget Moore prepare for her housewarming party. Students talk to<br />
Bridget about her experience as one of only two Irish families at 97 Orchard Street and draw<br />
connections between Bridget’s experience and discrimination today. Available for student<br />
<strong>groups</strong> only.<br />
<strong>Tenement</strong> Inspectors<br />
Take on the role of housing inspectors in 1906. Conduct interviews and investigate 97 Orchard<br />
Street to determine if the building is up to code. As students debate who is responsible for taking<br />
care of the building, they think critically about safety and gain the tools to inspect their own<br />
homes today. Available for student <strong>groups</strong> only.<br />
Reservations: Harrison Rivers at 212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org | <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> | www.tenement.org<br />
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victoria at play<br />
Imagine growing up in 1916. Meet Victoria Confino, a 14-year-old immigrant who lives at 97 Orchard<br />
Street, and help her take a family photograph. Students help Victoria stage the picture and<br />
learn about her family life and the challenges immigrants face in developing a new American<br />
identity. Available for student <strong>groups</strong> only.<br />
LIVE! At the <strong>Tenement</strong><br />
Exclusive evening program<br />
“Meet” the residents of 97 Orchard Street. Actors playing characters from the Levine (1897), Rogarshevsky<br />
(1915), Moore (1869), and Baldizzi (1935) families talk to visitors about how they made<br />
their homes in our historic tenement. Learn how culture and community affected how people lived<br />
and what resources they had available to them in a new country.<br />
TASTE<br />
THE FOODS<br />
Tastings at the <strong>Tenement</strong><br />
Exclusive evening program<br />
Our Tastings at the <strong>Tenement</strong> program offers visitors a truly unique museum experience. Groups<br />
start with a visit to the Rogarshevsky apartment, followed by a family-style dinner comprised of<br />
foods from the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong>. Visitors learn about the history of various dishes and how these<br />
foods helped shape American cuisine.<br />
Reservations: Harrison Rivers at 212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org | <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> | www.tenement.org<br />
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Group Dining<br />
Dinner Program<br />
Our Tastings at the <strong>Tenement</strong> program offers visitors a truly unique dining experience. Groups can eat a family-style dinner at the<br />
museum comprised of foods from the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong>, while learning about the history of various dishes and how these foods helped<br />
shape American cuisine.<br />
RECEPTIONS<br />
Beverages and hors d’oeuvres are available for private group receptions. Menu options feature a variety of foods from local <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong><br />
<strong>Side</strong> businesses, including Italian meats and cheeses, Chinese dumplings, and other appetizers. Groups are also invited to provide<br />
their own refreshments using our list of preferred vendors. Please contact us for a list of food and beverage options.<br />
LOCAL RESTAURANTS<br />
The <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> features an eclectic mix of restaurants inspired by the neighborhood’s immigrant past.<br />
Katz’s Deli<br />
Classic New York City delicatessen serving famous<br />
pastrami sandwiches.<br />
205 <strong>East</strong> Houston Street<br />
212-254-2246<br />
katzsdelicatessen.com<br />
Spitzer’s Corner<br />
American gastropub that serves high-quality pub fare.<br />
101 Rivington Street<br />
212-228-0027<br />
spitzerscorner.com<br />
Golden Unicorn<br />
A neighborhood favorite for Cantonese-style cuisine.<br />
18 <strong>East</strong> Broadway<br />
212-941-0911<br />
goldenunicornrestaurant.com<br />
Sauce<br />
Traditional Italian cuisine made of local, seasonal<br />
and sustainable ingredients.<br />
78-84 Rivington Street<br />
212-420-7700<br />
saucerestaurant.com<br />
Grey Lady<br />
Nantucket-style seafood on the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong>.<br />
77 Delancey Street<br />
646-580-5239<br />
greyladynyc.com<br />
Schiller’s Liquor Bar<br />
Neighborhood restaurant with a continental menu.<br />
131 Rivington Street<br />
212-260-4555<br />
schillersny.com<br />
Reservations: Harrison Rivers at 212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org | <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> | www.tenement.org<br />
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Private Events<br />
All of our tours can be paired with a private<br />
reception for a unique museum experience.<br />
Event spaces are available in our visitor<br />
center at 103 Orchard Street. For larger<br />
events, <strong>groups</strong> can rent out the first and<br />
second floors of the visitor center, which<br />
includes all three event spaces as well as<br />
our first floor shop space.<br />
Floor Plan<br />
The Hester Room accommodates 15 people for<br />
a lecture or 20 people for a standing reception.<br />
Computer, projection system, and internet<br />
access are available.<br />
The Orchard Room accommodates 65 people for<br />
a seated lecture or 75-80 people for a standing<br />
reception. Computer, projection system, and<br />
internet access are available.<br />
The Delancey Room accommodates 30 people<br />
for a seated lecture or 40 people for a standing<br />
reception. The Delancey Room also features a<br />
prep kitchen equipped with a microwave, refrigerator/freezer,<br />
dishwasher, and convection<br />
oven. Computer, projection system, and internet<br />
access are also available.<br />
Reservations: Harrison Rivers at 212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org | <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> | www.tenement.org<br />
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How to Book<br />
Contact Us<br />
Daytime Reservations<br />
Daytime group visits are scheduled during the following<br />
time slots. Only certain programs are available at<br />
specific times during the day. Please contact us for<br />
more information on scheduling and availability.<br />
September 15 – June 30<br />
Monday-Friday: 10:00a, 11:30a, 1:30p, 4:00p<br />
Saturday: 10:00a, 4:00p<br />
Sunday: 10:00a, 11:30a, 2:30p, 4:00p<br />
July 1 – September 14<br />
Monday – Sunday: 10:00a, 4:00p<br />
Daytime group reservations are accepted<br />
according to the following schedule:<br />
Starting April 1st<br />
Reservations accepted for September – November<br />
Starting August 1st<br />
Reservations accepted for December – March<br />
Starting October 1st<br />
Reservations accepted for April – June<br />
Starting March 1st<br />
Reservations accepted for July – August<br />
Daytime slots book up quickly, so early reservations are<br />
recommended. Daytime <strong>groups</strong> must book at least four<br />
weeks in advance.<br />
Evening Reservations<br />
For evening reservations, please contact Harrison Rivers<br />
at 212.431.0233 x255 or HRivers@tenement.org. Please<br />
provide contact information (name and phone number or<br />
e-mail address), group size, and preferred tour(s).<br />
Evening <strong>groups</strong> must book at least three weeks in<br />
advance. Reservations are accepted up to a year<br />
in advance.<br />
For group reservations, please contact Harrison Rivers at<br />
212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org.<br />
Location<br />
The <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> is located<br />
at 103 Orchard Street, between Broome Street and<br />
Delancey Street.<br />
By subway<br />
F to Delancey Street, M to Essex Street, or B/D to<br />
Grand Street<br />
By bus<br />
M15 to Delancey and Allen Streets, M9 to Delancey<br />
and Essex Streets<br />
Parking<br />
On-street parking is available. Two hours of free parking<br />
are available from 8am-10pm in the parking lot on<br />
Broome Street between Norfolk and Suffolk Streets,<br />
with museum validation.<br />
Bus parking<br />
Free bus parking is available by reservation through<br />
the <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> Business Improvement District (BID).<br />
Groups should email reservations@lowereastsideny.com<br />
at least 14 days prior to their visit. Include a contact<br />
name, the group’s name, date and time of arrival, phone<br />
number and size of the bus. Groups should receive a<br />
confirmation e-mail if parking is available. All buses<br />
must check in at the attendant’s booth located on<br />
Broome St. between Norfolk St. and Suffolk St.<br />
Reservations: Harrison Rivers at 212-431-0233 x255 or hrivers@tenement.org | <strong>Lower</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Side</strong> <strong>Tenement</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> | www.tenement.org<br />
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