Past Events 2020
Browse through our archives of past BHS events
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Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Holiday Baking Blast from the Past — VIRTUAL EVENT
December 4–25, 2020
Cost: FREE
This holiday season, Bayside Historical Society is offering a special treat: Every Friday in December, we'll unveil vintage baking recipes from the 1920 Bayside Woman’s Club Cookbook!
Decorate the Castle Jigsaw Puzzle — VIRTUAL EVENT
December 12, 2020
Cost: FREE
We really missed decorating the BHS Castle with all of our wonderful volunteers this year! So here’s a way to have some fun together — try your hand at this custom jigsaw puzzle of festive Castle decorations.
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Our puzzle contains 60 pieces, but you can create more or fewer pieces by clicking the dotted square box in the center of your screen. [Puzzle is courtesy of Jigsaw Explorer, copyright © 2020 Carolina Road Software.]
19th Annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race — VIRTUAL EVENT
October 25, 9:00am-November 1, 11:00am 2020
Race registration fee: $25.00
This year’s 5K will be a Halloween-themed VIRTUAL RUN/WALK! Register for the race on elitefeats.com and then run or walk whenever and wherever you’d like! Beginning 10/25, you’ll be able to enter your name and your time, and you’ll have the option to upload up to 5 photos.
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Open House New York 2020 — VIRTUAL EVENT
October 17-18, 2020
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: FREE
Bayside Historical Society's special virtual presentation for the 2020 Open House New York Weekend takes you through the past and up to the present of our landmarked Castle in Fort Totten Park.
Lawrence Cemetery Cleanup
October 11, 2020
The Lawrence Cemetery has taken a beating from recent storms, including the loss of a mature and very large tree that crushed a section of the 42nd Avenue side of the fence. On Sunday morning, members the Knight of Columbus from Pope Pius Post on Bell Blvd did an amazing job in Phase One of the cleanup. They came with tools and chain saws to cut the tree, cleared beer bottles and other debris, and replaced the vandalized lock on the 216th Street gate. In Phase Two they will repair the fence, which thankfully was only pushed to the ground and is still in one piece, and remove the rest of the tree. BHS thanks and salutes these community minded volunteers for their hard work!
6th Annual Independence Day Celebration — CANCELLED
June 25, 2020
Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Cost: FREE
We regretfully announce that the Annual Independence Day Celebration at Fort Totten Park, originally scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2020, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 guidelines.
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Dermody Triangle Memorial Ceremony — VIRTUAL EVENT
May 25, 2020
Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Cost: FREE
While observing COVID-19 guidelines, Bayside Historical Society carried on our annual Memorial Day tradition of laying a wreath at Captain Dermody Triangle in Bayside Hills. Watch our short film documenting today’s event and the story of a man who sacrificed his life to preserve the Union and rid our country of slavery.
Author Talk with Lou Duro — CANCELLED
April 29, 2020
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost: Free for BHS members; $5.00 for non-members
Due to the implemented coronavirus travel ban, this event unfortunately has been cancelled.
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Part of Bayside Historical Society's Author Talk at the Castle Series
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Bayside Historical Society welcomes author Lou Duro for a presentation about his book, Be Bop A Lula. Raised in Bayside in the 1950s, Lou writes about how Bayside and rock n' roll came of age at the same time, and paints a colorful picture of growing up in Queens back in the days of egg creams and cherry cokes, drive-ins and make-out sessions, hot rods and motorcycles. Join us as we reminisce about the Bayside locales of our youth (some of which are still going strong!) and take a nostalgic walk down memory lane.
Spring Garden Clean-Up at the Castle — CANCELLED
April 18, 2020
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: FREE
Due to coronavirus precautions, this event unfortunately has been cancelled.
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Bayside Historical Society welcomes volunteers to help beautify our garden! We’ll be clearing out last year's weeds and old plants and prepping the beds for new flowers and plants. Check out the emerging daffodils from last year's planting event! The cost is free; gardening supplies will be provided.
Open Sew at the Castle — CANCELLED
March 21, 2020
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members
Due to coronavirus precautions, this event unfortunately has been cancelled.
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Do you quilt, sew or just love textiles? Join other sewing enthusiasts in an afternoon of creating and socializing. Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members.
BHS Annual Membership Meeting
March 19, 2020
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: Free for BHS members and $5 for non-members
This year's in-person Annual Meeting has been cancelled due the COVID-19 virus. Voting will instead take place by email and mail; please consult our full event page for complete details.
Film Screening: The Journey
March 1, 2020
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $5.00 for BHS members; $10.00 for non-members
BHS invites you to a screening of the film, "The Journey," a documentary that chronicles the experiences of Istrian women’s emigration toamerica in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
Sunday Jazz Brunch
February 23, 2020
Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $45 BHS members; $50 non-members
Kick back and enjoy the perfect blend of savory food and smooth jazz at our annual Sunday Jazz Brunch, featuring live music performed by The Carl Bartlett, Jr. Quartet.
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Reservations required. Please RSVP online by February 19, 2020 or by contacting us at 718-352-1548 or info@baysidehistorical.org.
Open Sew at the Castle
February 8, 2020
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. Cost: $8 BHS members; $10 non-members.
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Author Talk with Stephen R. Barney, Jr.
February 6, 2020
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost: Free for BHS members; $5.00 for non-members
Part of Bayside Historical Society's Author Talk at the Castle Series
Bayside Historical Society welcomes author Stephen R. Barney, Jr. for a presentation and book signing for The Barneys of Flushing Meadows.
Valentine Crafts at the Castle
February 01, 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Cost: $5 per child/$15 maximum per family
Join us at the Castle for Valentine crafts, activities and snacks. Crafts are suitable for children ages 4 to 12.
Oral History Training Workshop
January 22, 2020
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
Bayside Historical Society will host this special Queens Memory event in the Castle at Fort Totten: Attendees will learn how to conduct a great interview to capture the history of your family or neighborhood as a Queens Memory volunteer interviewer. RSVP to digitalarchives@queenslibrary.org.
19th Annual Winter Art Show
January 12 – 26, 2020
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 2:00pm
On View: January 12-26, 2020
Hours: Thursday-Friday, 12:00pm-4:00pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12:00-4:00pm
Cost: Free for BHS members; $5 non-members
Our annual Winter Art Show features contemporary Queens artists working in all media. On view at the Castle until January 26, 2020.
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