Past Events
Browse through our archives of past Bayside Historical Society events, from 2024 back to 2014.
Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Civil War Living History at Fort Totten
November 2, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Enter the camp of Company K of the 67th NY Infantry for a day of Civil War Living History at Fort Totten, where you can walk in the footsteps of Union soldiers and discover all aspects of life in the 1860s. Interact with the 67th NY and learn of the lives of the soldiers they imitate: what they thought, how they ate, how they were clothed, how they fought, and how they endured through the greatest war in America's history.
Please note there is no rain date for this event.
23rd Annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race & Kids' Fun Run
October 27, 2024
Time: 7:30am registration, 9:00am race start
Cost: $25-$40
Bayside Historical Society's annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race is a Halloween-themed, waterfront course in historic Fort Totten Park on Little Neck Bay in Bayside. Runners will pass through the Historic District, which consists of buildings dating to the late 1800s. The start and finish are located at the landmarked Officers' Club, home of Bayside Historical Society. The Kids' Fun Run at 10:00am is a short-distance sprint for tiny tots and kids up to 12, grouped by age category. Halloween costumes are encouraged for adults and kids!
PLUS: This year's Totten Trot 5K will once again feature a special guest appearance by the 501st Legion’s Empire City Garrison, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization!
Open House New York 2024
October 20, 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society is excited to be part of this year's Open House New York Weekend, a five-borough-wide event that celebrates architecture and design.
On Sunday, October 20th, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, we will be participating with free guided tours of The Castle in Fort Totten Park, which has been the home of the Bayside Historical Society since 1984. Built in 1887, the building was originally used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as their Officers’ Mess Hall and Club. The Castle is one of the finest surviving examples in New York City of Gothic Revival castellated architecture, and is a NYC designated landmark that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Our staff will be on hand to give tours and talk about our beautiful building and its history, along with the history of the land dating back to 1639. Light refreshments will be provided.
Open Sew at the Castle
October 20, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members
Do you quilt, sew or just love textiles? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing. Bring something you are currently working on and enjoy the camaraderie of community sewing! While this is not a sewing class, beginner seamstresses and quilters are most welcome and will find inspiration and guidance. There are a limited number of sewing machines available, but please try to bring your own if you have one. Also, do not feel obligated to sew on a machine — hand work (cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, etc.) is always welcome!
19th Century Base Ball Game
October 12, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Come to Fort Totten Park for an unforgettable day of family fun! Watch the New York Mutuals vs. the Brooklyn Atlantics in a historical re-creation of a baseball game the way it was played back in the 1880s! The teams will wear replicas of the original 19th century baseball uniforms and use replica balls and bats from the time period. No baseball gloves, since those had not yet been invented! The players will answer questions from the audience and invite children to field grounders. Have a great time while you learn about the history of baseball.
The scheduled rain date for this event is Sunday, October 13th.
Fall Gardening at The Castle
October 12, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Hot summer days are behind us, and we welcome you to join us for our next phase of autumn gardening at The Castle. We'll continue working on our pollinator garden as we weed, trim, mulch, and perform other garden maintenance tasks. All levels of gardening expertise are welcome! The cost is free; tools and supplies will be provided. Don't forget to buy a jar of tasty local honey from our garden's beehives while you're visiting!
BHS Vintage Car Show 2024
October 6, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Ride back in time with Bayside Historical Society's annual classic car show! A variety of vintage and antique automobiles will be showcased on the lawn of the Castle at Fort Totten.
This event is free for visitors to attend. Exhibitors: For car registration information and pricing, contact organizer Jim Barnes at 917-428-4499 or jimbarnes05@aol.com.
Lawrence Cemetery Tour
October 5, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society is conducting a free guided tour of the historic Lawrence Cemetery, the burial ground of one of Bayside's founding families. The cemetery's first burial occurred in 1832, with the most recent in 1939. Notable individuals who are interred here include Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence, New York City's first popularly elected mayor, and Colonel Frederick Newbold Lawrence, former president of the New York Stock Exchange. In 1967, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Lawrence Cemetery as a landmark. History will come alive on our tour as our staff recounts the stories of different members of the Lawrence family.
Fall Gardening at The Castle
September 28, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Hot summer days are behind us, and we welcome you to join us for our next phase of autumn gardening at The Castle. We'll continue working on our pollinator garden as we weed, trim, mulch, and perform other garden maintenance tasks. All levels of gardening expertise are welcome! The cost is free; tools and supplies will be provided. Don't forget to buy a jar of tasty local honey from our garden's beehives while you're visiting!
Bayside Day Celebration
September 14, 2024
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
The Bayside Historical Society, celebrating its 60th anniversary, is holding a very special event to commemorate the 110th anniversary of "Bayside Day" on Saturday, September 14th, at The Castle in Fort Totten. Get ready for a fun afternoon of free activities including outdoor lawn games, kids games and crafts, and groovin' music from the 60's performed by local legends Chicken Head Rocks! Inside the BHS Castle, explore historical photo exhibits of our beloved Bayside community and test your memory with Bayside trivia. There will be trivia prizes, books for sale, and food & refreshments served in commemorative keepsake cups.
Second Sunday Castle Tours
September 8, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there will be two tours offered, the first beginning at 1pm and the second at 2pm. The cost is free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot in advance for the September 8th tour by booking your tickets online.
Open Sew at the Castle
September 8, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members
Do you quilt, sew or just love textiles? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing. Bring something you are currently working on and enjoy the camaraderie of community sewing! While this is not a sewing class, beginner seamstresses and quilters are most welcome and will find inspiration and guidance. There are a limited number of sewing machines available, but please try to bring your own if you have one. Also, do not feel obligated to sew on a machine — hand work (cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, etc.) is always welcome!
Gardening Day at The Castle: Evening Session
August 26, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join BHS for an evening of gardening — as we try to find the coolest times to work in the garden. All levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Gardening Day at The Castle: Evening Session
August 19, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join BHS for an evening of gardening — as we try to find the coolest times to work in the garden. All levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Queensboro Dance Festival: Performances at Fort Totten Park
August 17, 2024
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate 10 years of the Queensboro Dance Festival, as they dance across Queens every weekend presenting free and outdoor performances, classes, and parties featuring an incredibly diverse lineup of Queens-based dance companies. Join them on August 17th for performances at Fort Totten Park in Bayside!
Presented in partnership with Bayside Historical Society, Center for the Women of New York, and NYC Parks.
Image by Josef Pinlac
Gardening Day at The Castle: Evening Session
August 12, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join BHS for an evening of gardening — as we try to find the coolest times to work in the garden. All levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Second Sunday Castle Tours
August 11, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there will be two tours offered, the first beginning at 1pm and the second at 2pm. The cost is free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot in advance for the August 11th tour by booking your tickets online.
Open Sew at the Castle
August 11, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members
Do you quilt, sew or just love textiles? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing. Bring something you are currently working on and enjoy the camaraderie of community sewing! While this is not a sewing class, beginner seamstresses and quilters are most welcome and will find inspiration and guidance. There are a limited number of sewing machines available, but please try to bring your own if you have one. Also, do not feel obligated to sew on a machine — hand work (cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, etc.) is always welcome!
Gardening Day at The Castle
August 3, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join us for a rewarding morning of gardening — all levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Beekeeping Workshop in the BHS Gardens
July 27, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $10 BHS members; $15 non-members
Join Walter Blohm, a NYC beekeeper with over 40 years of experience, for another fascinating workshop as he discusses the benefits of beekeeping and how bee enthusiasts can get started on making beekeeping a serious hobby. Blohm will also talk about the life of honey bees and the important role they play in our food supply. This workshop will take place outside in The Castle gardens. Plus: Delicious local honey from the BHS hives will also be available for purchase — be sure to take home a jar!
Author Talk with Lee McColgan: A House Restored
July 17, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 for BHS members; $15.00 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Author Talk at the Castle Series
Bayside Historical Society welcomes architectural conservator and author Lee McColgan for a fascinating lecture about his new book, A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial. Lee gave up his 9-5 job to dedicate himself to the daunting task of restoring the 1702 Loring House in Pembroke, MA. Deteriorating bricks, frozen pipes, shattered windows, a punctured foundation, and an airborne chimney cap were only some of the challenges he faced. Learn about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that Lee experienced while saving this 18th-century New England Colonial. Autographed copies of A House Restored will be on sale following the presentation.
Second Sunday Castle Tours
July 14, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there will be two tours offered, the first beginning at 1pm and the second at 2pm. The cost is free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot in advance for the July 14th tour by booking your tickets online.
Open Sew at the Castle
July 14, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members
Do you quilt, sew or just love textiles? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing. Bring something you are currently working on and enjoy the camaraderie of community sewing! While this is not a sewing class, beginner seamstresses and quilters are most welcome and will find inspiration and guidance. There are a limited number of sewing machines available, but please try to bring your own if you have one. Also, do not feel obligated to sew on a machine — hand work (cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, etc.) is always welcome!
Gentle Yoga at the Castle
July 1, 2024
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cost: $15 per session
Welcome back from our May hiatus! Stephanie, a Certified Yoga Teacher, will conduct a gentle yoga class that includes some light weight training. This class is geared toward students over 50. Stephanie offers a very personal class, focusing on body issues that older adults have developed over the years. There will be specific exercises for balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. It is an ideal way to rejuvenate the body and revitalize the mind.
7th Annual Independence Day Celebration
June 26, 2024
Time: 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society is hosting the 7th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, with a free concert and fireworks display by Grucci in Fort Totten Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics for an evening of community fun! Vending trucks will be on site with a wide variety of delicious foods, snacks, and beverages. Free parking and shuttle buses available! Admittance to the park will begin at 5:00pm; there will be live musical performances from 6:00-9:00, and the fireworks display begins at 9:15pm.
Author Talk with Lidia Bastianich: Lidia's From Our Family Table to Yours
June 21, 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $20 for BHS members; $25 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Author Talk at the Castle Series
Due to popular demand, Bayside Historical Society is welcoming back celebrity chef Lidia Matticchio Bastianich to The Castle! Lidia will be presenting a lecture, conducting an audience Q&A, and signing copies of her latest book, Lidia's From Our Family Table to Yours, which was co-authored with her daughter Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Lidia has shared her love of food, cooking, and family on public television for over two decades, and BHS is honored to provide this opportunity to meet Lidia up close and in person!
Beekeeping Workshop at the BHS Castle
June 12, 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $10 BHS members; $15 non-members
Did you know that June is National Pollinator Month? Come join Master Beekeeper Walter Blohm for a fascinating workshop at The Castle, as he discusses the benefits of beekeeping and how bee enthusiasts can get started on making beekeeping a serious hobby. Blohm will also talk about the life of honey bees and the important role they play in our food supply. Plus: Delicious local honey from the BHS hives will also be available for purchase — be sure to take home a jar!
Open Sew at the Castle
June 9, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members
Do you quilt, sew or just love textiles? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing. Bring something you are currently working on and enjoy the camaraderie of community sewing! While this is not a sewing class, beginner seamstresses and quilters are most welcome and will find inspiration and guidance. There are a limited number of sewing machines available, but please try to bring your own if you have one. Also, do not feel obligated to sew on a machine — hand work (cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, etc.) is always welcome!
Second Sunday Castle Tours
June 9, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there will be two tours offered, the first beginning at 1pm and the second at 2pm. The cost is free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot in advance for the June 9th tour by booking your tickets online.
Gardening Day at The Castle
June 8, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join us for a rewarding morning of gardening — all levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Argentine Guitar Recital with Carlos Pavan
June 2, 2024
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $10 for BHS members; $15 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Passport Concert Series
Join BHS at The Castle for a unique afternoon of classical guitar by Argentina born/Brooklyn based chamber music composer Carlos Pavan. Described by Classical Guitar Magazine as performing "Striking music – great originality," Carlos Pavan masterfully blends Argentine tango/folklore rhythms with jazz and classical concepts. Light refreshments will be served.
Gardening Day at The Castle
June 1, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join us for a rewarding morning of gardening — all levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Serenity in Sound: Traditional Chinese Music
May 19, 2024
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $10 for BHS members; $15 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Passport Concert Series
Bayside Historical Society welcomes guzheng artist Wei Sun to The Castle ballroom for a serenely beautiful performance of the guzheng, a traditional Chinese multi-stringed instrument with 2500 years of history. This live concert will also feature piano accompaniment by Katelyn Weng. Light refreshments will be served.
Dermody Triangle Memorial Day Ceremony
May 16, 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Please join Bayside Historical Society and the Bayside Hills Civic Association as we commemorate Memorial Day at the historic Captain Dermody Triangle. Newly renovated and rededicated in 2023, Captain Dermody Triangle in Bayside Hills is the site of one of NYC's oldest war memorials.
Alongside community leaders and honored guests, we will lay a wreath to honor the memory of Baysider Captain William C. Dermody and all those who bravely fought in the Civil War. We will be joined by Bayside's Boy Scout Troop 49, who will perform an honor guard flag ceremony. This is a free event. Please join us as we remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Gardening Day at The Castle
May 4, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join us for a rewarding morning of gardening — all levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Swing Dancing at The Castle
April 26, 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Cost: $30 for BHS members; $35 for non-members
Bayside Historical Society is turning 60, and we're celebrating in a big way with some big band music!
The newly renovated floors of The Castle's beautiful ballroom are setting the stage for an epic anniversary celebration. Organizer/MC Paul Capo (of Vintage Dance: Accentuate the Positive) will get the party started with a Swing Dance Lesson by dance instructors Kathleen Crayne and TJ Savino, to be followed by dancing the night away to live music from the Steven Paul Band. We encourage everyone to get into the "swing" of it and wear your favorite dance outfit!
Gardening Day at The Castle
April 20, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join us for a rewarding morning of gardening — all levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Author Talk with Kevin Walsh: Forgotten New York
April 18, 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $10.00 for BHS members; $15.00 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Author Talk at the Castle Series
Bayside Historical Society is excited to welcome a special guest whose work has long been a favorite of many of our members: Kevin Walsh, author of the acclaimed Forgotten New York: Views of a Lost Metropolis and creator of the renowned website, forgotten-ny.com.
The Forgotten New York website first launched in 1999, and four years later, New York publishing giant HarperCollins approached Kevin with the idea of turning it into a book. In 2013, Kevin published Forgotten Queens as part of Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" book series.
Kevin will commemorate the 25th Anniversary of forgotten-ny.com with a fascinating presentation on the history of Bayside, Queens, and beyond. Afterwards, Kevin will conduct an audience Q&A and will be signing copies of his books. Join us for a fun and engaging evening as we take a trip back in time and share cherished memories of New York's past.
Come Tour the BHS Castle
April 14, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there will be two tours offered, the first beginning at 1pm and the second at 2pm. The cost is free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot in advance for the April 14th tour by booking your tickets online.
Gardening Day at The Castle
April 13, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Come join us for a rewarding morning of gardening — all levels of expertise are welcome! Tools and supplies will be provided. In addition to garden maintenance, we'll be working on several exciting enhancements to The Castle grounds, including a pollinator garden and a pumpkin patch.
Spring Garden Cleanup at The Castle
March 30, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Spring is here at last, and we can't wait to roll up our sleeves and start working on The Castle's gardens! We're welcoming volunteers to help clear out last year's weeds and old plants and prep the beds for new flowers and plants. No green thumbs required — just helping hands! This event is free; gardening supplies will be provided.
BHS Annual Membership Meeting
March 20, 2024
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
Our Member Business Meeting with the Election of Officers and Trustees will be held from 7:00 PM-7:30 PM. Then from 7:30 PM–9:00 PM, we will hold the General Meeting, which will be open to the public with food and live entertainment.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate Irish Cultural heritage during our Annual Membership Meeting. Be entertained with Irish music and song by Ken Curtin and a performance of Irish dance by the Ciara Greene School of Irish Step Dancing. Plus, enjoy a taste of delectable Irish specialties! Our General Meeting will showcase the Installation Ceremony of newly elected Bayside Historical Society Officers and Trustees, as well as Volunteer Recognition.
Come Tour the BHS Castle
March 10, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there will be two tours offered, the first beginning at 1pm and the second at 2pm. The cost is free, but reservations are required. Reserve your spot in advance for the March 10th tour by booking your tickets online.
Open Sew at the Castle
March 9, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members
Do you quilt, sew or just love textiles? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing. Bring something you are currently working on and enjoy the camaraderie of community sewing! While this is not a sewing class, beginner seamstresses and quilters are most welcome and will find inspiration and guidance. There are a limited number of sewing machines available, but please try to bring your own if you have one. Also, do not feel obligated to sew on a machine — hand work (cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, etc.) is always welcome!
A Concert of South Indian Inspired Music
March 2, 2024
Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Cost: $10 for BHS members; $15 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Passport Concert Series
Bayside Historical Society welcomes violinists Trina Basu and Arun Ramamurthy to the Castle for a stirringly beautiful live performance. Husband and wife duo Trina and Arun reimagine the potential of string chamber music with a unique sound both deeply intimate and cinematically expansive. Deeply rooted in traditions of South Indian classical music, Western chamber music, jazz and folk styles, the duo creates a sound that feels ancient, orchestral, and contemporary or as The New Yorker put it, “free-flowing and globe-spanning.” Combined with the duo's fluency in improvisation, there is a clear architecture to their sound that still gives space for the two violins to be delightfully indiscernible and shine individually.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the G-Hwaja Korean Music Band
February 17, 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Cost: Free; this event is co-sponsored by Bayside Historical Society and Korean Community Services
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Passport Concert Series
G-Hwaja performs creative music through a collaboration of Western and Korean traditional instruments, melding disparate tones and styles. The group seeks to express the emotions of the times in a dramatic way by utilizing the uniquely expressive characteristics of Korean traditional music — particularly its sense of excitement known as Hueng and the bittersweet sense of grief known as Han — to deliver familiar music with new emotional dimensions. G-Hwaja strives to popularize Korean traditional music by delivering a dynamic and vivid image of Korean to the modern world.
Come Tour the BHS Castle
February 11, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Beginning in 2024, Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers will offer guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there will be two tours offered, the first beginning at 1pm and the second at 2pm. Register on our website to reserve your spot in advance for the February 11th tour.
23rd Annual Winter Art Show
February 5 – March 3, 2024
Time: 9:00am to 9:00pm
Cost: Free
Bayside Historical Society's Annual Winter Art Show, showcasing contemporary Queens-based artists working in a variety of styles and mediums, features a combination of online galleries on our website and a live exhibit in The Bay Terrace Shopping Center. The online galleries also feature the emerging talent of student artists at Bayside High School in Queens.
Comedy Night at The Castle
February 2, 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Cost: $45 for BHS members; $55 for non-members
Beat the winter blues! Join Bayside Historical Society for a fun night of stand-up comedy by the Wilshire Comedy Group, plus cocktail hour and desserts. Get all the exciting details about the evening's lineup on our website! Reservations are required. No tickets will be sold at the door — advance ticket sales only!
Author Talk with Rebecca Bratspies: Naming Gotham
January 23, 2024
Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $10 for BHS members; $15 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Author Talk at the Castle Series
The Van Wyck, the Major Deegan, the Jackie Robinson, the Hutch, the Merritt, FDR Drive, or the Henry Hudson... you might drive them regularly, without really noticing that those road names are, well, names. But, who were these people? New York City's many roads, bridges, neighborhoods and institutions bear the names of a colorful assortment of people from key periods in the city's history. Learning about the people iconic Gotham landmarks are named for is a unique window into the history of the greatest city in the world. Rebecca Bratspies, author of Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues and Heroes Behind New York’s Place Names, takes readers on a place-based, intimate, historical journey on a human scale.
Traditional Music and Dance of Korea
January 21, 2024
Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Cost: $10 for BHS members; $15 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Passport Concert Series
The Korean Traditional Music Dance Center's KTMDC Dance Group will showcase the beauty of their culture through a diverse array of traditional dances, rhythms, and choreographies. Their performances highlight the rich cultural traditions of Korea.
The Korean Traditional Music and Dance Center is the oldest established Korean performing arts organization in New York City founded in 1987. With a 36-year history, KTMDC's mission is to preserve the originality and pure artistry of Korean culture and heritage, and to disseminate it to the community and wider audience in the U.S.
Open Sew at the Castle
January 20, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members
Do you quilt, sew or just love textiles? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing. Bring something you are currently working on and enjoy the camaraderie of community sewing! While this is not a sewing class, beginner seamstresses and quilters are most welcome and will find inspiration and guidance. There are a limited number of sewing machines available, but please try to bring your own if you have one. Also, do not feel obligated to sew on a machine — hand work (cross-stitch, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, etc.) is always welcome!
Come Tour the BHS Castle
January 14, 2024
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Beginning in 2024, Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers will offer guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long; there will be two tours offered, the first beginning at 1pm and the second at 2pm. Register on our website to reserve your spot in advance for the January 14th tour.